MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular March meeting last week, with all board members present. The meeting began with a finance session at 9:30 a.m., where board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras raised questions about how board members were being classified[Read More…]
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Upcoming hospital board election info
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District wants to make it easy to understand who can vote in upcoming special district election. • To vote, you must be a real person (not a business or company) and be registered to vote in Colorado.[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center to switch to new billing system in May
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) will switch to a new patient billing system in May 2026. Hospital officials say the change is meant to make billing easier for patients to understand and manage. The update will include a new online billing portal where patients can view statements,[Read More…]
PMC Board details billing overhaul, election plans
New patient portal, compliance changes and long-term planning discussed as four candidates file for hospital district seats. MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center board received updates on billing reforms, compliance oversight, staffing and long-term planning during last Wednesday’s meeting, as hospital leaders outlined changes aimed at improving patient experience, financial[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center announces interim CEO appointment and leadership transition
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Pioneers Medical Center announced last week that Steve Hannah has been appointed[Read More…]
PMC board addresses leadership change, medical staff concerns
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center board held its regular January meeting last week, with all board members present to discuss hospital operations, community health initiatives and a leadership transition following the departure of CEO Liz Sellers. Representatives from Ovation, the organization that[Read More…]
Regional trauma training brings advanced simulation, collaboration to Meeker
MEEKER | Emergency medical providers from across northwest Colorado gathered in Meeker last week for advanced trauma training focused on difficult airway management and pediatric emergencies, part of a regional effort to strengthen rural emergency care. The two-day training was a collaboration between the Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program, CareFlight’s[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center announces CEO transition and interim leadership plan
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Sellers will continue to support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. “We[Read More…]
PMC Board approves 2026 budget during special meeting
MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) held a special meeting to approve its 2026 budget and adopt related resolutions. Board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras, along with board members Wade Bradfield and Jean Gianinetti, attended the meeting. Board President Mark Schryver and[Read More…]
Residents voice frustration, praise staff during PMC board meeting
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) board held its regular November meeting last week with all members present. During the finance meeting, the board reviewed revenue, cash flow and billing issues. Janae Stanworth of PMC’s financial team reported year-to-date revenue remains below[Read More…]
PMC board reviews finances, transparency concerns and hospital updates
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) board held its regular meeting last week, opening with a financial review of September’s performance. Chief Financial Officer John Nadone reported that while several departments stayed near budget, the hospital continues to face cash flow strain[Read More…]
PMC board reviews finances, housing, staffing and compliance matters
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (Pioneers Medical Center) Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting for September last week. Chief Financial Officer John Nadone provided updates on the facility’s operations and outlook. He noted a minor downturn in August due to wildfire-related postponements, but[Read More…]
