We are thrilled to share that The Colorado Sun recently featured Keefe Memorial Hospital in an in-depth look at how our facility is navigating the challenges of rural healthcare.
The article, titled “How a rural Colorado hospital found lifeblood in lab services,” highlights our recent partnership and the expansion of our laboratory capabilities. By bringing advanced technology like the Vitros XT 7600 online, we aren’t just serving our local Cheyenne Wells community—we are now providing critical testing services to providers as far away as the Front Range.
Key Highlights from the Feature:
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Innovation in Action: How our lab’s outreach operations now generate a significant portion of the hospital’s revenue, ensuring we can continue to provide high-quality care.
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Speed & Efficiency: Our lab is now reporting a 94% turnaround rate of less than 24 hours for tests, significantly faster than many national providers.
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Community Impact: The expansion allows us to keep local healthcare sustainable while offering specialized services like on-site phlebotomy for partner clinics.
As our CFO Casey Halde noted in the piece, these advancements have made us optimistic about the financial health and future of our facility in 2026 and beyond.
We are proud of our team’s hard work and the recognition from such a respected news outlet.