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HT receives public records from Rio Blanco County

RBC | After a Feb. 9 meeting brought forth commissioners’ issues with the public health department, the HT requested public records from Rio Blanco County in an attempt to verify “major concerns” regarding the relationship between the department and the county’s two hospitals. While other complaints weren’t specific, commissioners and[Read More…]

February 26, 2021 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

Letters to the Editor: Jan 21, 2021

Stop misquoting Constitution Dear Editor:To the American public, please stop misquoting the U.S. Constitution! The Second Amendment reads: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” It does not say you have[Read More…]

January 21, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Response to Dr. Dorsett

MEEKER | We are writing in response to Dr. Bob Dorsett’s previous letter on Jan. 7, 2021. His response is greatly appreciated, as it does point out some needed clarification. We understand how he reached his interpretation, so we are taking an opportunity to clarify. First, for transparency, here is[Read More…]

January 16, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State report lists COVID outbreaks in RBC

RBC | A data set released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment last Wednesday listed a total of four outbreaks in Rio Blanco County, three of which were considered “active” at the time. There have also been voluntary quarantines by businesses and organizations due to positive cases[Read More…]

December 4, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Meeker student receives honorable mention, $400 scholarship from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

MEEKER I The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) named Adalynn Joy, of Meeker, Colorado, an Honorable Mention in its national 2020 Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest and awarded her a $400 college scholarship. Joy was chosen from nearly 2,000 entries nationwide for her essay about her experiences as a[Read More…]

September 19, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Guest Column: Happy Retirement!

MEEKER I May I say a few kind words about Judy Eskelson as she transitions into retirement? Many of you have known her far longer than me, but I would like to share a few thoughts about this stellar health care worker. As a patient, I just have to say, “gosh, darn[Read More…]

September 18, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Pioneers Medical Center staying vigilant in fight against COVID-19 after relief employee tests positive

Pioneers Medical Center appreciates our community. You have been supportive and understanding about the necessary changes Pioneers has put in place to manage COVID-19. We give you our most sincere thank you for wearing your masks and practicing social distancing. We appreciate the sacrifices businesses have had to make. Without[Read More…]

July 3, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

PUBLIC NOTICE: Hospital Board meeting Tuesday, June 23

A meeting of the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 12 p.m. This meeting will be conducted electronically in response to CoVid-19 directives. Arrangements for the public to participate in the regular meeting can be made by contacting[Read More…]

June 22, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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Pioneers Medical Center welcomes new board members and elects 2020 officers

During the regular monthly Board of Directors’ meeting for Pioneers Medical Center, the board welcomed three new board members. Regas Halandras, Suzan Pelloni and Mark Schryver were sworn on to the seven-member board. “We are thrilled to have Suzan, Regas, and Mark join our board. They each bring a[Read More…]

June 5, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters to the Editor: May 21, 2020

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] PMC and Meeker Family Health are open Dear Editor: As I travel around town, I am often asked “Is the hospital open?” Yes, Pioneers Medical Center and Meeker Family Health Center are open. We are here for you. It is important to stay[Read More…]

May 22, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Growing…

Pioneers Medical Center continues work on its expansion. The plan is to add two additional operating rooms, three additional post-recovery rooms and six additional inpatient hospital rooms as well as the creation of orthopedic and specialist clinic space.

May 22, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

PMC announces hiring of Liz Sellers as CEO

MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors is excited to welcome Liz Sellers to the Pioneers team. “Liz has 20 years of executive level leadership in healthcare that will be a great asset to the PMC team,” said Kim Brown, President of the PMC Board of Directors. “Liz’s[Read More…]

May 1, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled