St. Vincent Health (Leadville, Colorado) Explained

St. Vincent Health
Org/Group:	St. Vincent General Hospital District
Map Type:	Colorado
Map Size:	225
Map Alt:	A map of Colorado with a dot showing the location of Conejos County Hospital in Leadville.
Location:	822 West 4th Street Leadville, Colorado 80461
Region:	Lake County
State:	Colorado
Country:	US
Healthcare:	Hospital district
Funding:	Non-profit
Type:	General
Beds:	8
Founded:	1879

St. Vincent Health is a critical access hospital in Leadville, Colorado, in Lake County.^[1] The hospital has 8 beds.^[2] Hospital departments include: Acute Care, Swing Bed, Primary Care Clinic, 24/7 ER and Ambulance Service, Imaging, Lab, Wound Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy,

History and organization

The hospital was founded in 1879 by the Sisters of Leavenworth. The sisters sold the hospital in 1972 to the special hospital district that was formed at that time.^[3]

St. Vincent General Hospital District

The hospital is owned and run by the St. Vincent General Hospital District, a special district. The district comprises Lake County and is governed by an elected board of directors.^[4]

New hospital building

The hospital opened a new, $26 million hospital building in September 2021, replacing the previous building constructed in 1958.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: St. Vincent Health . . 2023 . Colorado Hospital Association . 2023-06-25 .
2. Web site: Saint Vincent Health Leadville, CO 80461 . . May 22, 2023 . American Hospital Directory . 2023-06-25.
3. Web site: Lake County, Colorado: Emergency medical & trauma services system consultation . . June 21, 2019 . State of Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and EMS Division . June 26, 2023 .
4. Web site: District and board of directors . . 2021 . St. Vincent Health . June 26, 2023 .
5. News: Renoux . Matt . September 1, 2021 . New state-of-the-art hospital opening in Leadville . 9News . Denver, Colorado . June 25, 2023.