MEEKER I Given that his father was a doctor and his mother a nurse, it’s not surprising Ken Harman went into the medical field. But he didn’t exactly follow in his parents’ footsteps.
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A 5k run/walk was held Saturday as part of the MVB Fall Festival: One mile fun walk 1st place — Tyler Tafoya 2nd place — James Tafoya 3rd place — JR Teague
They found their man
New PMC CEO Ken Harman will join hospital on Oct. 4 MEEKER I Almost eight months after Bob Omer resigned as CEO at Pioneers Medical Center, a permanent replacement has been announced. Ken Harman, who most recently has been CEO with Cassia Regional Center in Burley, Idaho, was appointed PMC’s new[Read More…]
He can breathe in a small town
MEEKER I He may have grown up in the suburbs, but a small town suits Shane Tong just fine. Tong, who recently joined the medical staff of Meeker Family Health Center, is happy in his new, smaller surroundings.
New Meeker hospital still years away
MEEKER I Officials at Pioneers Medical Center watched the results of May’s special election to build a new hospital on the west end of the county with a vested interest. Rangely voters approved the request for a $38 million bond. Construction on the new hospital — scheduled to open in[Read More…]
Huey ‘at home’ as PMC’s interim CEO
MEEKER I Ken Huey doesn’t know how long he’ll be the interim chief executive officer at Pioneers Medical Center. But, however long it turns out to be, one thing is for sure: He feels at home. “From a CEO standpoint, I’ve quickly felt this is my hospital,” Huey said. “It’s[Read More…]
Two new members on Meeker hospital, rec boards
MEEKER I In Tuesday’s polling-place election, some new candidates were voted in, as well as some familiar ones. Two newcomers, Kris Arcolesse and Zach Clatterbaugh, were elected to the board of directors of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Incumbent Dale Hallebach was re-elected to the recreation[Read More…]
Interim CEO takes over at PMC for now
MEEKER I Bob Omer’s last day on the job was Friday. The outgoing CEO of Pioneers Medical Center announced his resignation in January to “pursue other opportunities in health care management.” Meanwhile, a new chief executive officer, Ken Huey, is on board at the hospital, at least temporarily.
PMC welcomes first birth since ’07
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
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
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 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.