MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced that it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement, along with Pioneers Medical Center’s accomplishments as a 2024 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient, reflects Pioneers[Read More…]
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PMC orthopedics program adds new surgeon to team
PRESS RELEASE Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) is located in Meeker, Colorado, on the Pioneers Medical Center Campus. The clinic welcomes dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Miranda, M.D., to its growing surgical team. Dr. Miranda is an orthopedic surgeon with board certification in sports and foot and[Read More…]
A little more cheer …
Pioneers Medical Center enjoyed its second annual “adopt a resident” celebration. Each department “adopts” a resident in the Walbridge Wing and gifts them individualized Christmas presents. This year, Santa Claus and one of his elves came to join the party! “It was incredibly special to see the joy that Christmas[Read More…]
PMC receives leadership award from Chartis Center
Special to the Herald Times Meeker, Colorado November 16, 2023 – As part of National Rural Health Day, Pioneers Medical Center today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in 2023 Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.[Read More…]
PMC among top 10% in nation for joint replacement
PRESS RELEASE Pioneers Medical Center announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards recognize the nation’s leading hospitals across 18 specialty care areas – recipient hospitals represent the Top 10%[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center receives $600K Coal Transition grant
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Governor Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) have partnered to fund pivotal economic development projects in Meeker and Yampa, Colorado. These Coal Transition Community grants are intended[Read More…]
Colorado Sleep Institute at PMC receives accreditation as AASM A-Step Provider
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Colorado Sleep Institute at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker recently received accreditation from the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), making them the first A-STEP Introductory Course Provider in Colorado. The accreditation process involved a detailed evaluation of The Colorado Sleep Institute’s program, including the[Read More…]
Sports physicals July 27 and Aug. 1
MEEKER | Any Meeker High School or Barone Middle School student who wishes to participate in athletics must have a completed physical. Pioneers Medical Center offers two free physical dates each year and for 2023 they are July 27 and Aug. 1. You must call and make an appointment for[Read More…]
One year anniversary …
The retail pharmacy at Pioneers Medical Center just celebrated its one year anniversary. The pharmacy has filled 27,674 prescriptions since June 1, 2022. Pictured: Amy Peck, CNO; Angia Gilbert, Certified Pharmacy Tech; Stephanie McDonald, Director of Retail Pharmacy; Jill Adcock, HR Director and Liz Sellers, CEO. Courtesy Photo
Legislation to help rural hospitals becomes law
RBC | On Saturday, June 3, Governor Polis signed SB23-298 into law. This legislation, sponsored by Moffat and Rio Blanco counties’ State Senator Dylan Roberts, will provide critical support to rural and frontier hospitals by cutting red tape and enabling them to form collaborative agreements to expand their purchasing power.[Read More…]
Hospital week …
Last week, Pioneers Medical Center celebrated Hospital Week to appreciate and honor the team’s dedication to providing excellent patient care. The week included a breakfast served by board members on Monday, a llama-kissing event with CEO Liz Sellers and CNO Amy Peck on Tuesday (thanks to The Farm.ily!), a potluck[Read More…]
HOPEWEST
Mark Schryver, Pioneers Medical Center hospital board president (right), and Dr. Justin Grant, chair of Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (left) presented $18,524 to Diana Jones (center) for HopeWest’s hospice care program. | COURTESY PHOTO
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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