Southwest Women’s Health Associates (SWHA) is a women’s healthcare practice in Durango, Colorado, founded in 1989. Its certified Nurse Practitioners provide patient-centered primary and gynecological care, supporting women’s health and well-being throughout different stages of life. The practice emphasizes care for the body, mind, and spirit, and works in partnership with patients to address their needs.

Services include primary care for minor illnesses and stable chronic conditions, physical exams, preventive care, laboratory testing, specialist referrals, nutrition advice, and health education and counseling. SWHA also offers early-detection screening and treatment for conditions affecting areas such as breast, pelvic, bone, skin, and sexual health, as well as diabetes and cholesterol. Women’s health services include menopause counseling, bio-identical hormones, hormone pellet implants, treatment for vaginal atrophy, and birth control options such as oral contraceptives, IUDs, Depo-Provera, and Nexplanon. Additional services include colposcopy, evaluation of abnormal bleeding, and assessment and treatment of thyroid disorders. The office is located in the Purple Cliffs Building and offers telehealth.