PMC welcomes first birth since ’07

Araya Lee Durfee was born Feb. 8 at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. Her parents are Katie Jennings and Marty Durfee. The last baby delivered at PMC was in June 2007.

MEEKER I “It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it is a joy,” said Dr. Kellie Turner. On the morning of Feb. 8, Araya Lee Durfee was born at Pioneers Medical Center.

Pioneers CEO resigns after board meeting

Bob Omer, CEO at Pioneers Medical Center, announced Friday he was resigning “to pursue other opportunities.” He has been CEO at Pioneers for six years.

MEEKER I Not only is Pioneers Medical Center seeking two new doctors, it will be looking for a new CEO.

PMC gets high marks for care

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MEEKER I A recent survey conducted by Dan Jones & Associates, Salt Lake City, gives Pioneers Medical Center high marks for patient care. The survey results showed 80 percent of respondents believe PMC has adequate to very adequate healthcare services.

New coagulation program introduced at Rangely clinic

Rangely Family Medicine clinic manager Lois Pittman said the new coagulation program is “easier, less costly and more convenient.”

RANGELY I The Rangely District Hospital Laboratory was, until recently, the standard location for blood draws of patients on Coumadin, a blood-thinning drug used to prevent strokes, heart attacks and blood clots.

PMC recruiting 2 physicians after Bullard ‘leaves’

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MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center is stepping up its recruiting efforts to fill two positions on the medical staff. The positions were formerly held by Drs. Victor Mihal and Branch Bullard.

PMC receives water purification unit

MEEKER — Pioneers Medical Center received a donation of a portable water purification system Oct. 23 that will be used if the hospital isn’t able to safely use the town’s water system.

Pioneers names new directors, elects officers

MEEKER — Richard Ellsworth, Patrick Hooker and Tom Allen took the oath of office as directors at the annual meeting of the Pioneers Medical Center board.

Pioneers Medical awards $7,000 in scholarships

MEEKER — In order to address the growing shortage of healthcare professionals, Pioneers Medical Center awarded $7,000 in scholarships to eastern Rio Blanco County residents who are pursuing degrees in healthcare. On May 17, nine individuals were awarded scholarships.

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