Healthcare in Salida, Colorado
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC)
1000 Rush Drive ~ Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-2200
www.hrrmc.com
The Highest Level of Treatment
HRRMC is a full-service hospital offering medical and acute care, with
extensive diagnostic capabilities, surgical treatment and rehabilitation
services.
24-Hour Care
The Emergency Department is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center and
is staffed by physicians and nurses 24 hours a day, unlike most rural
hospitals where doctors are only on call. In addition, the ED is supported
by Radiology, Laboratory, and Cardiopulmonary services around the clock.
Health Care Services
Angel of Shavano Hospice
8044 West Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2467
Offering at home palliative and comfort care to the terminally ill, the
hospice team of compassionate nurses and volunteers provide comprehensive
medical support to patient and families in need. Spiritual, pastoral,
and psychological assistance is also readily available.
Area Agency on Aging
139 E. Third ~ Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-3341
The Area Agency provides and coordinates services for the elderly in Chaffee
County including: home-delivered meals, health screening, Medicare, insurance
assistance, and long term care information and more.
Chaffee County EMS
(719) 539-1914
Administrator- Lisa Ortega EMT-P , Josh Hadley EMT-I .Staff: 11 full time,
9 part time.
Calls: 1,300 a year. Training: EMT Basics, Intermediates, and Paramedics.
Physician Advisor: Dr. Bruce Gross, Response Time: 2-8 minutes, Vehicles:
6 ACLS-equipped ambulances. When necessary, we are serviced by the Flight
for Life Air Service
Chaffee County Mammography Fund (CCMF)
944 East Rainbow Blvd., Salida CO 81201
PO Office Box 107
(719) 539-5413
CCMF provides low-cost or no-cost diagnostic breast care for the uninsured
and underinsured residents of Chaffee County.
Chaffee County Public Health
448 East 1st St. Suite 137. ~ Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4510
Services provided include: Chaffee County Public Health is dedicated to
promoting health and preventing disease by supporting healthy individuals,
families and communities. Our services include but are not limited to:
care coordination for children with special needs, prenatal and newborn
visitation, education and follow up for communicable diseases and resource
and referral information. Our agency is involved in numerous programs
and activities which protect and promote the health of the county including:
Emergency Preparedness planning, adult and child immunizations clinics,
public health insurance application assistance, The LiveWell Colorado
Coalition, tobacco prevention and Nurse Family Partnership.
Columbine Manor
530 W. 14th Street ~ Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-6112
Columbine Manor is a full service acre center. They offer 24-hour skilled
nursing care along with close medical supervision, including assistance
with dressing, bathing, eating and the administration of medication. In
addition, Columbine manor assists with rehabilitation, Alzheimer's care,
Respite care, activities and dining. Spacious private & semi-private
resident rooms are available, and include telephone & cable T.V. hook-ups.
First Street Family Health
910 Rush Drive
Salida, Colorado 81201
(719) 539-6637
HRRMC Internal Medicine
The Medical Clinics
550 West Hwy. 50 ~ Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-2000
Salida Family Medicine
320 East First Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-3583
The Medical Clinics
550 West Hwy. 50 ~ Salida, CO 81201
719.530.2000
The Medical Clinics serves as one of three sites for Heart of the Rockies
Regional Medical Center’s rehabilitation and laboratory services. It also
houses a variety of medical specialists as well as HRRMC’s Orthopedic
Sports Medicine Center of Excellence.
Upper Arkansas Home Health Services
301 Oak Street
Unit E
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-7638
Upper Arkansas Home Health Services’ nurses and therapists help patients
complete their recovery after discharge from the hospital. They can help
with dressing changes, IVs, injections, catheters, and medication. Plus,
they can coordinate a patient’s rehabilitation at home with physical,
occupational or speech therapists.
West Central Mental Health
555 E. First Street ~ Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-6502
West Central Mental Health provides individual, group, and family counseling.
A psychiatrist visits regularly. Consulting and educational services are
available. Day treatment is offered twice a week.
Medical Services Provided in the Salida area include:
Allergy & Asthma
Anesthesiology
Cardiology
Cardiopulmonary Therapies
Chemotherapy
Clinical Psychology
Dental
Ear-Nose-Throat
Eye Care
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
G.I. Endoscopy
Gynecology
Internal Medicine
Medical Imaging (including Digital Mammography)
Obstetrics
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Surgery
Pathology
Pediatric A.D.D.
Pediatric Cardiology
Podiatry
Primary Care
Radiology
Rehabilitation (Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy)
Sports Medicine
Urology
Please note there are several extended care homes in the community. Contact the chamber for more information.