McKee Hospital's emergency room in Loveland, Colorado, to shut down, leaving one hospital for the city's emergency care needs.
In a significant shift in Loveland's healthcare landscape, Banner Health has announced the closure of the emergency room at McKee Medical Center, effective from November 5. The facility will then specialize in cancer care and surgery.
The decision forms part of a long-term transformation of Banner Health's Northern Colorado operations. Over 300 positions across Banner Health's Northern Colorado facilities will be affected by this closure.
The transformation of McKee Medical Center is focused on providing specialized care in cancer care and surgery. Banner Health has not announced a specific date for the completion of this transformation.
Upon the closure, UCHealth's Medical Center of the Rockies will become the only emergency department in Loveland. The next closest Banner ER is located in Fort Collins, approximately 20 minutes away from Loveland.
This closure marks a significant change in the healthcare landscape in Loveland, leaving no immediate emergency care options in the town apart from UCHealth's Medical Center of the Rockies.
Once completed, McKee Medical Center in Loveland will be a specialty hospital, dedicated to providing top-notch care in cancer treatment and surgery. The institution closing the emergency department of McKee Medical Center is Banner Health.
It's important to note that this closure does not affect Banner Health's other facilities or services in Northern Colorado. The conversion of McKee Medical Center into a specialty hospital is scheduled to be completed at an unspecified date.
This transformation is a testament to Banner Health's commitment to providing specialized care and improving healthcare services in Northern Colorado. As always, it's crucial for residents to stay informed about their local healthcare options and any changes that may occur.
