MEEKER | Amid a challenging landscape for healthcare funding throughout Colorado, Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) emphasizes its dedication to the local community while providing an update on its financial outlook. Like many hospitals nationwide, PMC has faced hard decisions, but it has made strategic choices over the past few years[Read More…]
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An update from Pioneers Medical Center
MEEKER | This year, the legislative season has posed significant challenges for numerous rural facilities, including Pioneers Medical Center (PMC), which has felt the impact of State and Federal lawmakers making healthcare increasingly difficult. Government funding for healthcare continues to tighten, and we’ve been actively working to maintain our position[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Perspective from the physicians at PMC
For the heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”-Proverbs 18:15 Over the last several weeks, there has been a lot of emotion and discussion surrounding Pioneers Medical Center (PMC), our administration, and our management company (Ovation Healthcare). The reason for this letter[Read More…]
PMC board hears from staff, public
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board held its monthly meeting last week in the boardroom at Pioneers Medical Center. All board members were present, joined by a room filled with community members. Before the public comment period, board members shared updates. Member Kim Tedford noted[Read More…]
Stepping On: Preventing falls and improving lives
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Stepping On program recently concluded its first fall prevention class of the year with great success! Falls pose a serious risk for older adults, impacting 1 in 4 seniors annually. Thankfully, falls can be prevented, and Stepping On is a proven initiative that reduces falls[Read More…]
Hospital board’s responses to community questions
Special to the HT MEEKER | The following responses were presented by Eastern Rio Blanco Health Services District (Pioneers Medical Center) Board Member Kim Tedford at the last board meeting. The responses answer several of the questions presented to the board by Wendy Gutierrez and published in the March 6[Read More…]
Community members seek answers from hospital board
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (Pioneers Medical Center) Hospital Board held its monthly public meeting last Tuesday, with all board members present. The boardroom was filled with community members seeking answers, as well as some current medical staff showing support for the administration at Pioneers[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Pioneers Medical Center
As a pillar of our community, the Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District is resolutely dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare and promoting economic vitality. We are grateful for the opportunity to address concerns and highlight our initiatives aimed at adapting to the changing needs of our patients and residents. At[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center offering new option for spinal surgery; only Western Slope facility to use TOPS device
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Recently, Dr. J. Alex Sielatycki, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon at Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) in Meeker, started performing surgeries using the FDA-approved TOPSTM System. As a result, PMC is now the only facility on the Western Slope to offer this procedure. This advancement is made possible[Read More…]
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Meeker High School students have been at it again. Augie Halstead, Quintin Simpson, and Cade Mills built a much-needed bookshelf for Pioneers Medical Center in their wood shop class taught by Zach Clatterbaugh. These young men enjoyed the project and walked away with some valuable skills in the process.
Pioneers Medical Center receives Top 100 Best Hospitals in America designation for joint replacement procedures
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, adding to its numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Pioneers Medical Center has been recognized for its outstanding performance in[Read More…]
Borchard attends CNO Symposium
Ovation’s Clinical Services team had an incredible experience presenting at last week’s CNO Symposium. It was a fantastic opportunity for attendees to connect with nursing leaders and share valuable insights. Janelle Borchard, the CNO of Pioneers Medical Center, was in attendance.
