The Forum: Wednesday May 20, 2026

This City of Montrose forum held on May 20, 2026, primarily featured a detailed presentation by Western Slope Orthopedics about their medical services, including general orthopedics, sports medicine, and advanced surgical procedures such as joint replacements using robotic technology like the Mako system. The discussion covered the practice's history, current providers, patient care locations, and surgical volumes at local facilities. A significant portion of the meeting focused on explaining various orthopedic surgeries, including total knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacements, as well as the use of robotics to improve surgical precision. The group also discussed plans for expanding their office space to accommodate more providers and improve patient access. While the meeting was rich in medical and community health information, it did not include specific procurement actions such as contract awards or vendor selections. However, the mention of a new office building project and the use of advanced surgical technology like the Mako robot may imply future procurement or capital improvement activities related to healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment.