Animas Surgical Hospital is pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program focused on preparing future nurses. The program will be eligible for local students in Fort Lewis College’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Through a multi-year $150,000 endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to one student each year, beginning with the nursing program’s first class in 2023. ... Read More ->
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Local Health Care and Community Partners Host Discussion Around Rural Physician Burnout & Healing
Rural hospitals and physician practices face an ever-evolving set of challenges, one of which is the burnout of dedicated professionals on the frontlines of care delivery. Animas Surgical Hospital, Axis Health System, Centura Mercy Hospital, Colorado Hospital Association, Durango Network, and Western Healthcare Alliance are hosting a community discussion around physician burnout in southwest ... Read More ->
LIVE Hip & Knee Replacement Q&A
Animas Surgical Hospital hosted a virtual hip and knee replacement seminar at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 on our Facebook page. Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Brinceton Phipps and Dr. Gareth Hammond from Animas Orthopedic Associates answered questions and discussed the latest technology for hip and knee replacements, including Mako SmartRobotics. Animas Surgical Hospital was ... Read More ->
Animas Named One of Top Four Hospitals in Colorado
Animas Surgical Hospital has been named one of the top-rated hospitals for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review. This distinction recognizes Animas Surgical Hospital as being among the top four hospitals for patient experience in the entire state of Colorado. The list uses data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores from the Centers ... Read More ->
Early Detection of Glaucoma Can Save Sight
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Animas Surgical Hospital and the ophthalmologists at Four Corners Eye Clinic, and Southwest Eye Clinic encourage people at a higher risk for glaucoma to get a dilated eye exam in the new year. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can gradually steal sight without warning or symptoms. Once vision is lost, it’s permanent. According to the National Eye ... Read More ->