CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital in Durango has entered into a partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado to enhance its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) services. The collaboration aims to provide advanced medical care for newborns who require specialized support, combining the expertise of both institutions.
Through this partnership, babies at Mercy Hospital will have access to care from neonatologists at Mercy as well as neonatal nurse practitioners and physician assistants from Children’s Colorado. Both hospitals’ teams will work together to deliver coordinated and continuous care for infants in need of intensive support.
Josh Neff, President of Mercy Hospital, stated: “Welcoming a new baby is an extraordinary journey, and for families who experience the added challenge of a baby needing specialized care, our commitment to their well-being is of the utmost importance. This collaboration with Children’s Colorado allows us to enhance our NICU services, ensuring our tiniest patients receive access to incredible, specialized expertise right here in Durango, while remaining close to their families. This partnership truly represents our commitment to weaving together the finest medical minds for the unparalleled benefit of our community’s newest members.”
Jennifer Roth, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Executive at Children’s Colorado, commented: “Children’s Colorado is proud to bring our team’s expertise across the region and partner to support the smallest, most vulnerable babies. Providing families with compassionate, personalized neonatal care while keeping them close to their community ensures the best possible experience for babies and their families.”
Mercy Hospital emphasizes that this initiative reflects a shared mission between both organizations to prioritize newborn health and family comfort by offering high-quality neonatal care within a supportive environment.
