San Luis Valley Laboratory | Clinical Lab Tests
Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Services • Alamosa, CO • Since 1927
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
San Luis Valley Health (SLV Health) is a nonprofit regional healthcare system based in Alamosa, Colorado, serving the San Luis Valley and beyond. Key points: - Hospital and clinics: Operates a 49-bed hospital in Alamosa plus six clinics across the Valley and another hospital in Conejos County. - Services: Comprehensive hospital/healthcare services with a network of clinics; aligned with obstetrics and laboratory services (as indicated by leadership roles in Obstetrics and Medical Laboratory Science). - Location: Headquarters in Alamosa, CO, with multiple offices in La Jara, Monte Vista, Antonito, and Alamosa. - Founded: 1927; private nonprofit status. - Contact: Main phone line 719-589-2511; marketing inquiries via marketing@slvrmc.org. - Key figures: Leadership includes CMO Carmelo Hernandez and Director of Marketing Savannah Corona, among others. - Website: sanluisvalleyhealth.org
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Best Hospitals: 4 out of 5 stars
- Hospital Care Data / Homefacts (based on patient surveys): Fair / 56% overall rating (331 surveys)
Patients praise
- Laboratories are highly accredited, passing unannounced inspections with high marks (approximately 99-100% scores)
- Ongoing investments in new, more efficient, and accurate laboratory equipment recognized as patient-friendly improvements
- Staff praised for professional and positive care in some patient experiences, with some patients rating the facility highly compared to larger, big-city hospitals
- Extensive service availability, including 24/7 testing and direct-to-consumer lab options
Common complaints
- Some patients have reported dissatisfaction with communication from doctors and staff
- General mixed reviews for the hospital facility, with specific complaints regarding staff training and perceived bias in treatment from some patients
- Lower-than-average patient experience ratings in certain surveys, including quietness, pain management, and discharge information
"There is a consistency of professional, positive patient care running through every unit at SLVH. I have experienced big city hospitals including Johns Hopkins, and SLVH has them beat, hands down, not even close."
- Patient testimonial on San Luis Valley Health website"I have never been treated well here. Nurses do their jobs even though some have not been properly trained, doctors are biased and let that get in..."
- Yelp review for Regional Medical Center AlamosaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician - 81101 Alamosa | Pharma Diversity Job Board - Dec 6, 2025
- Alamosa Elementary Students Presenting Donation to SLV Health, Stephanie L Miner Center - Feb 3, 2026
- How a rural Colorado hospital found lifeblood in lab services - The Colorado Sun - Jan 11, 2026
- San Luis Valley Health Provides Notice of Transition with Humana - Oct 7, 2025
- Simpson Michael - Apr 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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