Located in the very southwestern corner of Colorado, Southwest Health System (SHS) meets the health care needs of a diverse population of low and middle income families, retirees, and Native Americans from the Ute Mountain Ute tribe. In most years, patient fees do not cover expenses for SHS. The Foundation Board, made up of community members and health care providers, solicits donations from individuals and local business and awards grants to SHS for needed equipment, based upon priorities established by SHS.
Over the last several years the Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in Cancer Care Grants to individuals living in Montezuma County. The $1,000 grants can be used to assist in the everyday needs for cancer patients and their families. Donations to the Foundation may also assist in purchasing necessary medical equipment. Donor support in 2024 and 2025 enabled the SWMH Foundation to purchase the following equipment for SHS: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance Equipment, Obstetric Ultrasound for the Mancos Valley Health Clinic, Jaundice meter for Southwest Medical Group, a Pulmonary Function Testing Machine, and Fiberoptic Endoscope for the hospital.
The purpose of the Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation is to support Southwest Health System, Inc. in providing high-quality, accessible health care for the people of Montezuma County and surrounding areas, and to assist in meeting its need to recruit and retain physicians and other medical providers, obtain new equipment and furnishings, continue to provide effective and efficient emergency care, and other services in partnership with the hospital.
Founded in 1992, the Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation formed as a resource to residents in Montezuma and Dolores Counties. The Foundation has through the years held events that bring community members together and often to showcase the best of what our Southwest region has to offer. With the funds generated from community held events the Foundation has been able to support needs of Southwest Memorial Hospital as well as provide beneficial patient assistance.
Organization name
Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation
1992
Tax id (EIN)
84-1200460
Category
Health Care
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
PO Box 1585Montezuma County, CO, US