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Hello, Goodbye…

Practicing social distancing, Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey, Public Health Nurse Kelly Christian, and WIC Educator Mary Dillon pose for a photo at Christian’s farewell potluck on July 22. Christian recently accepted a position with Rangely District Hospital to the delight of her former patients and co-workers. [Read More…]

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

Letters to the Editor: July 28, 2020

Don’t let RBC become a statistic Dear Editor: So the county commissioners and a few of their citizen cohorts decided for the whole county that we will ignore (and “opt-out” of) the governor’s mandatory mask order. The governor of this state has made sensible, wise choices in combating the spread[Read More…]

July 31, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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RDH suffers ransomware attack

Rangely District Hospital (RDH) will send notices this week to patients whose records may have been involved in a ransomware attack in April 2020. According to a press release issued June 8, parts of the hospital’s computer network were attacked by ransomware, including some files containing patients’ health information and[Read More…]

June 13, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times 3 comments

Ventilator delivered to Rangely by local pilots

RANGELY | Like other hospitals in the country, Rangely District Hospital started planning and preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients weeks ago. After evaluating available equipment, they determined they had a need for a ventilator that would meet long-term support requirements for a potential COVID-19 patient. “A fear[Read More…]

April 8, 2020 by editor Comments are Disabled

Local hospitals implement visitation restrictions, procedures to protect against COVID-19

UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020: Pioneers Medical Center has been closed to ALL VISITORS. RBC | In response to the coronavirus threat, both Rio Blanco County hospitals have implemented visitor restrictions as a precautionary measure to protect vulnerable patients and the elderly population, as well as healthcare providers and staff. According[Read More…]

March 12, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

RDH FESTIVITIES …

Rangely District Hospital welcomed families Friday, Dec. 20 for some holiday festivities. Children and parents alike enjoyed taking photos with Santa, the Grinch, and Frozen characters, eating goodies from the cafeteria, making crafts, visiting with long term care patients, and riding on the miniature Polar Express. [Read More…]

December 26, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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RDH bids farewell to Shelby Lindsay

In 2012 he came as a traveling temporary nurse but felt a resonating tone with the wide open spaces, clean dry air, beautiful facility and the friendly people in Rangely. Shelby Lindsay received his BSN and MSN from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He started as a nurse practitioner[Read More…]

November 30, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Board of health discusses merging public health services with hospitals

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health meeting was led by Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Julie Drake and took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Rangely at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the county commissioners, County Attorney Todd Starr, Tammy Dunker and Shelby Lindsay from Rangely Community[Read More…]

February 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Eagle Crest brings fun to assisted living

RANGELY | Eagle Crest Assisted Living has been serving the aging population in Rangely for 17 years, all that time striving to provide a safe and vibrant home to their residents. Recognizing the 12 residents in the center need more than shelter and meals, Eagle Crest manager Stacy Shriver set[Read More…]

October 1, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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Rangely hospital unveils new name, highlights services

RANGELY | Rangely District Hospital had an open house June 21 to announce the new name of the campus, Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center. At the beginning of the open house, Chief Executive Officer Nick Goshe gave a speech informing the public that rural health care is dying. Since[Read More…]

July 2, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Notes

Rangely Hospital District Open House

RANGELY | Help us celebrate our new campus name—Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center—and honor those community members who signed the District’s founding petition at an open house at 6 p.m. today, June 21, at 225 Eagle Crest Drive.

June 21, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RDH changes name, hosts open house

RANGELY | Last week the Rangely District Hospital unveiled its new name: Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center. According to CEO Nick Goshe the new name is designed to reflect the variety of services performed by staff and, “showcase that the taxes go to support more than just the[Read More…]

June 8, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled