Several residents of the Walbridge Wing at Pioneers Medical Center gathered downtown in the old Meeker Drug building to help distribute treats
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Letter to the Editor: High hopes for hospice, palliative care center
Dear Editor: I am excited as well as thankful that Meeker now has an avenue to provide compassionate end of life care for people in our community. HopeWest-Meeker is in the beginning stages, thanks to a recently formed partnership with Pioneers Medical Center and HopeWest (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care[Read More…]
Volunteer training for hospice-type care
MEEKER | HopeWest of Meeker is excited to host a volunteer training for “end-of-life” or “hospice-type” care. Training is offered Friday, Oct. 11 from 5-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Over 100 walk/run in annual Scrub Shirt Classic 5K race
MEEKER I The 8th Annual Scrub Shirt Classic Race on Saturday hosted almost 125 participants. “We are thrilled to see so many people participate in the 5K walk, run or stroll event,” said Curtis Cooper, the event coordinator and Pioneers Medical Center IT manager. “We want everyone to have fun[Read More…]
Pioneers excited about hospice plan
MEEKER I A local group of volunteers, Pioneers Medical Center and Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (PHF) are excited to announce a newly formed hospice-related partnership with HopeWest.
Free pre-season concussion testing for Meeker athletes
MEEKER I A concussion is not just a “bump on the head.” A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to[Read More…]
PMC preps for Spring Gala on Saturday
MEEKER I The sixth annual healthcare “Spring Gala” fundraiser is rapidly approaching. This year’s event will continue the tradition of a great time while raising funds in support of community scholarships as well as many local healthcare programs and services.
PMC selects hospital’s contractor
MEEKER I The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors has selected Haselden Construction as general contractor to build the medical center replacement facility. “We are excited about the decision,” said Paul Sheridan, Pioneers board chairman. “Haselden is the whole package. They have great medical facility experience, they have worked in[Read More…]
PMC Spring Gala fundraiser May 18
MEEKER I The sixth annual healthcare “Spring Gala” fundraiser is rapidly approaching.
PMC Spring Gala fundraiser May 18
MEEKER I The sixth annual “Spring Gala” healthcare fundraiser is rapidly approaching.
Health fair set for April 20
MEEKER I The Channel 9 Health Fair, held in conjunction with Pioneers Medical Center, will be held in Meeker on April 20 with an abundance of free information booths and free health screenings.
Letter to the Editor: Letter of thanks
Dear Editor: Being a 50-plus year resident of Meeker, I have certainly been witness to the thoughtfulness of this community over the years. But, during a recent health setback, I experienced it firsthand.