MONTROSE, CO – Effective immediately, Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is implementing additional patient safety measures. All individuals seeking to enter MRH and its clinic sites will be required to wear a mask, regardless of their health or vaccination status.

After reviewing current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), MRH is requiring masking inside its facilities due to the increasing prevalence of COVID-19 in the community and increased admissions for patients with COVID-19.

MRH is not placing restrictions on patient visitation at this time.

For the latest information about COVID-19 testing and vaccination information in Montrose County, visit www.MontroseCountyJIC.com.

About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)

Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Level III Trauma Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.

Masks Required