UPDATED: AS OF FRIDAY MORNING, THIS EVENT WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE RBC FAIRGROUNDS. MEEKER | This Saturday will mark the 16th anniversary of the Fall Festival, wherein community nonprofits have an opportunity to raise funds for their organizations and have those funds matched with Mountain Valley Bank’s “bank bucks.”[Read More…]
Tag: Pioneers Medical Center
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation raises $160K for PMC
MEEKER | Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (PHF) would like to thank the Meeker community for their generous support, sponsorships and donations. PHF was formed in 2010 with a clear mission to support Pioneer Medical Center by raising money to enhance rural healthcare. This community’s steadfast support had made a direct impact[Read More…]
Miles family thanks first responders, PMC
Dear Editor: My family and I would like to thank the Meeker Ambulance crew, and the doctors, nurses and staff of Pioneers Medical Center for the excellent care that was given to our precious Bud during his last time with us. And we so appreciate the kindness shown to my[Read More…]
Board of health discusses merging public health services with hospitals
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health meeting was led by Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Julie Drake and took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Rangely at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the county commissioners, County Attorney Todd Starr, Tammy Dunker and Shelby Lindsay from Rangely Community[Read More…]
Memorial Regional Health invests in substance abuse treatment program
RBC | A comprehensive treatment program for substance abuse disorders will be part of Memorial Regional Health’s services in Craig within the next 15 months, according to an article in the Craig Press (https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/mrh-invests-500000-over-two-years-for-new-substance-abuse-treatment-fascility/) last week. Among the proponents of the project are members of the Berry family, including Dr. David[Read More…]
Diabetes self-management support now locally available
MEEKER I Have you, or someone you care about been diagnosed with Diabetes? Are you curious about the best way to manage the disease? What is a Hemoglobin A1C? What should your blood sugars be? How do you know what to eat and what not to eat? Pioneers Medical Center[Read More…]
Pioneers PA-C receives specialty certificate in emergency medicine
MEEKER I Heather Wood, PA-C, who works at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, has been nationally recognized for earning a specialty credential called a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
PMC stresses patient privacy
By JULIE HART Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | “In a small town, privacy is even more important…privacy is critical,” said Ken Harman, Pioneers Medical Center chief executive officer, at the June monthly meeting of the hospital’s board of directors. Privacy and alleged infringements of it to a “customer,” (as[Read More…]
Unofficial Special District Election Results
ERBM Recreation & Park District: Dan Chinn – 294 John Strate – 233 Rob Baughman – 215 Andrea Gianinetti – 183 Christopher Lockwood – 171 Donald Blazon – 136 Joe Beck – 93 Sam Love – 89 Michael Selle – 61 Hospital District: Kimberly Brown – 411 Todd Shults –[Read More…]
PMC Board Candidate Q&A
MEEKER | Four open seats on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors will be filled at the special district election May 8. The Herald Times asked each of the five candidates eight questions via email. These are their responses. The election will be held in conjunction with ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Volunteers are a make-or-break factor for great healthcare
MEEKER | National Volunteer Week is April 15-21, 2018. Each day, volunteers selflessly devote their time to helping others in need. Pioneers Medical Center is proud and wants to thank its volunteers who provide a wide range of services, from delivering Meals on Wheels to spending craft time with Wing Residents[Read More…]
Whiskey tasting fundraiser March 30
MEEKER | Help raise funds for a new EKG and ventilator equipment at Pioneers Medical Center on Friday, March 30 with a Whiskey Barrel Bash fundraiser. For $25 enjoy four whiskeys, two ciders and appetizers at the Buffalo Room at Chippers, 275 Sixth St. in Meeker. Sponsored by Pioneers Healthcare[Read More…]
