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Rio Grande Hospital is part of Valley Citizens' Foundation for Healthcare, Inc., a nonprofit. The tradition of hospital care at Del Norte started when St. St.

Rio Grande Hospital is part of Valley Citizens’ Foundation for Healthcare, Inc., a community non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide health care to the Western San Luis Valley. Joseph’s Hospital opened in 1907. Joseph’s closed its doors in 1993. In 1996, Rio Grande Hospital at Del Norte re-opened at the old St. Joseph Hospital Building. The Rio Grande Hospital moved to its present location on August 11, 2004. The originally ten-million-dollar facility has grown since its opening.

05/29/2026

🐍 What an incredible evening at our Community Rattlesnake Safety Presentation!

70 community members joined us at the RGH Wellness Center to learn valuable rattlesnake safety tips, bite prevention, treatment facts, and outdoor safety information. 📚

Thank you to Tim Armstrong and Tim Kynion, PA-C, for sharing their expertise and helping keep our community informed and prepared. We also want to recognize Eric Valdez for providing an amazing meal, and our outstanding Wellness Center and RGH staff for making the event such a success. 👏

We love bringing our community together for events that educate, connect, and support one another. Thank you to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one!

05/28/2026

Becker's Honors 100 Critical Access Hospitals CHICAGO (May 2026)

Rio Grande Hospital is deeply honored to be recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Critical Access Hospitals to Know” for 2026. The first time in our history receiving this distinction. 🎉

We are grateful to our dedicated staff, providers, board members, and community whose trust and commitment make this possible. Serving Rio Grande County & San Luis Valley is a privilege, and we remain committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Thank you for being part of this achievement. ❤️

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rural-health/rural-lists/100-critical-access-hospitals-to-know-2026/

05/27/2026

RGH Nurses Shine at Excellence in Nursing Awards🌟

Rio Grande Hospital is proud to recognize two extraordinary members of our nursing team, Ellen Lane, CNO, and Kourtney Zamarripa, LPN WCC, for representing RGH at the State Excellence in Nursing Awards held May 15 at the, Lanny & Sharon Martin Building in Denver. 🎉

After being selected as two of nine award-winning nurses during the regional celebration hosted at the RGH Wellness Center on March 27, Ellen and Kourtney advanced to the state level, where they proudly represented both our hospital and our community.
Ellen and Kourtney exemplify the heart of nursing through their compassion, kindness, leadership, and unwavering dedication to patient care. Their ability to make patients feel seen, heard, and cared for reflects the very best of Rio Grande Hospital.

Please join us in congratulating Ellen and Kourtney on this well-deserved recognition. Rio Grande Hospital is truly in good hands. Go Team! ❤️

05/26/2026

🌟Congratulating Emma Petersen on her recent accomplishment of becoming a Registered Nurse! 💪

Emma has proudly been part of the RGH team for nearly a year. She has worked in healthcare since the age of 18 as a CNA and later earned her bachelor’s degree in social work. Emma joined RGH last August as an LPN, and we are thrilled to now celebrate her transition to RN. 🎉

Emma currently lives in Creede with her fiancé and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, as well as reading and writing. Her favorite book is Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.

Congratulations, Emma! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and continued growth. Your success is inspiring, and we love seeing our employees thrive both professionally and within our community.

If you see Emma around, be sure to congratulate her and wish her continued success. Go Emma! 📚

05/22/2026

RGH is proud to be in our 13th year with the Custom Learning Systems Group Ltd. - Service Excellence Initiative, and we are still learning, growing, and striving to better serve our patients, team members, and community every day. 📚

A huge thank you to Lynn Sullivan for leading our team through two fantastic days at the RGH Wellness Center focused on Service Excellence Refresher and How to Lead in a VUCA World. From The Expectational Manager to critical thinking, the information shared was insightful, inspiring, and impactful. 💪

At RHG, we believe learning never stops. We are grateful for the continued education and partnership through CLS as we work to be the best, most informed, and most compassionate healthcare team for our community. ❤️

05/21/2026

🐍🌵 HEY SLV… IT’S SNAKE SEASON! 🌵🐍
You know the drill, one minute you’re enjoying a peaceful walk… the next minute you’re doing the “Was that a stick or a rattlesnake?” 😅

Rio Grande Hospital & Clinics has you covered!
Join us for a FREE Community Rattlesnake Safety Presentation featuring local experts Tim Armstrong and Tim Kynion, PA-C., who’ll help you learn:
• How to avoid rattlesnake encounters
• What to do if you or someone gets bitten
• Snake behavior & habitat tips
• Medical treatment & antivenom facts
• Outdoor safety for hikers, ranchers, kiddos, and pets

Eric Valdez, RGH Wellness Manager, will be serving up a fantastic light meal because learning about snakes is always better with food!
📍 RGH Wellness Center
📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CmH4TEHr9N

FREE to attend • Open to the public • Donations welcome

05/19/2026

🐾 Help Our 4-Footed Friends! 🐾
The Upper Rio Grande 4-H Club is hosting a donation drive for the Connour Animal Shelter, and they need your help supporting local animals in need. Donations such as blankets, dog food, toys, cleaning supplies, and other pet care items are greatly appreciated. Every contribution helps provide comfort and care for shelter animals.

📍 A donation box by the Volunteer Desk.
💙 Prefer to give financially? A QR code is available.
📦 All donations will be collected on June 17th.

Thank you for making a difference for our community’s furry friends! 🐶

05/18/2026

🏌️‍♂️RGH Charity Golf Tournament is BACK! ⛳
Join us on June 13th at Monte Vista Golf Club for a fun day of golf, community, and giving back.

We’re proud to bring back an event built around bringing people together, supporting local healthcare, and investing in the future of San Luis Valley. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to make a difference, this tournament is for YOU.

💚 All proceeds support RGH and the RGH Wellness Center as we continue working toward a stronger future for our community.
⛳ 4-Person Scramble
⛳ Fun contests & prizes
⛳ Hole sponsorships available
⛳ Great people. Great cause. Great day.
Only a limited number of team spots remain!

To sign up, become a hole sponsor, or request general information, please email: aaronw@riograndehospital.net
Let’s bring this tradition back to the community, together. 💚

05/15/2026

As Hospital Week ends at RGH, there is one more very important thank you to share. 💙

Thank you to everyone involved with the Wellness Center; from the initial vision and design to the countless hours of planning, leadership, daily management, and the continued work being done to ensure its future success and sustainability.

What has been built is more than just a facility; it reflects the commitment, passion, and care this community and our RGH team continue to show one another, every single day.

To all of our staff, volunteers, leadership, partners, and community members — thank you for believing in the mission of RGH and for helping create something that will benefit generations to come.

Happy Hospital Week, RGH! Let’s hear it for the home team… GO RGH! 🎉

05/13/2026

Rio Grande Hospital and Clinic's 2026 Hospital Week is well underway, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible people who make our hospital and community stronger every single day. Our staff! 💙

Your hard work, compassion, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. The care you provide extends far beyond the walls of the hospital and reaches throughout our entire community. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you. You are what makes RGH so special.

This week is all about celebrating YOU with coffee from Drift Away & Light Bean, gifts from The Gingerbread Man, Fizz E’s, our Magic Bean contest, and so much more fun throughout the week!

Thank you for all you do and for the difference you make every day. Happy Hospital Week to our amazing RGH team! 🎉

Address

310 County Road 14
Del Norte, CO
81132

Telephone

+17196572510

Website

http://RioGrandeHospital.org/

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