MEEKER | Any Meeker High School or Barone Middle School student who wishes to participate in athletics must have a completed physical. Pioneers Medical Center offers two free physical dates each year and for 2023 they are July 27 and Aug. 1. You must call and make an appointment for[Read More…]
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PMC adding security cameras to campus
NOTE: A previous version of this story reported that PMC CEO Liz Sellers stated Providence Recovery Services in Craig is closing its doors. Ms. Sellers would like to issue the following correction to last week’s story covering the PMC Board of Director’s meeting: “During my update at last week’s Board of Directors meeting,[Read More…]
PMC Sleep Center receives full AASM accreditation
The Sleep Center at Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) has recently received full accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The AASM is the only professional society dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. It sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and[Read More…]
PMC board update
MEEKER | Pioneer’s Medical Center Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 13 to discuss financials, grant awards, federal regulations and more. PMC revenue in June was $7 million, a “record breaker” according to chief financial officer Lionel Montoya. He also said year-to-date total revenue is over $33 million, an increase[Read More…]
PMC board discusses medical records system options, pharmacy
MEEKER | PMC officials and staff are exploring options for a new EMR or medical records system/interface. This week board members touched on the pros and cons of the existing system (Athena) and what challenges might result from switching to something new. Chief of Staff Dr. Kellie Turner noted during[Read More…]
PMC receives USDA grant to be used for telehealth services
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) has recently received funding from the USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant (ERHC) program. This program will provide funding to help safeguard the long-term availability of health care services in rural communities. PMC was one of seven organizations in Colorado that received funding through[Read More…]
Sheridan, Eskelson, Bradfield join PMC board
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Board of Directors welcomed new members J.H. Sheridan, Jeff Eskelson and Wade Bradfield this week. PMC board and staff also recognized outgoing board members Todd Shults, Kai Turner and Kim Brown. Marketing and Foundation Director Rachel Gates received board approval to submit a DOLA grant[Read More…]
Candidate Q&A: Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District
MEEKER | Seven candidates are running for three seats on Meeker’s hospital board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well. Candidate responses are in no[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: April 21, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Rev. Ostenson held impressive and appropriate Easter services at St. James church last Sunday. • Sam Wear moved his fine bunch of cattle from the Powell park feeding ranch to the summer range on Miller on Tuesday. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago[Read More…]
PMC monthly update–April
Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) was recently listed as one of the best hospitals for patient experience in the Western US. The list, compiled by the prestigious Becker’s Hospital Review, includes 27 facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. “We’re honored to be included[Read More…]
Todd Shults seeking re-election to hospital board
MEEKER I Having served on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors for the past four years, I have been able to see what really goes on in the hospital and how much work is put in behind the scenes. We have excellent providers and a tremendously talented staff, without[Read More…]
PMC building permit fee waived, Circle Park Phase II discussed at town council
MEEKER I Meeker’s Board of Trustees opened three bids for the Garfield Street water line replacement Tuesday in regular business. Bids received were from Johnson Construction Inc. out of Rifle, Colorado, for $758K; Duran and Pierce Contractors of Craig, Colorado, for $684K; and TDA Construction of Meeker for $448K. The[Read More…]
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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