All Entries in the "Health" Category
Taking Control of Your Health
While politicians and talking heads are debating the appropriate level of government involvement in our health care, we are missing out on another story that merits our attention. Recent studies and common sense are in agreement: the single biggest factor influencing our health is our behavior. According to a 2007 article published in the New […]
Honkers Visit New Medical Providers at PMG
The Lamar Honkers recently paid a welcome visit to two new medical providers at Prowers Medical Group. Doctor James Smith provides general surgery services at the hospital with a specialty in Endoscopy. Dr. Smith transferred to Lamar from Colorado Springs recently, but attended high school in La Junta. Family Nurse Practitioner Shari Logan hails from […]
Ft Lyon in Las Animas Now Open as Homeless Veteran Recovery Center
DENVER — Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2013 — Fort Lyon reopened today as home to a new collaborative and innovative project that will help end veteran homelessness, reduce chronic homelessness throughout the state and adds jobs in Bent County. The 550-acre facility, which served as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, sanatorium and prison before it […]
PMC Foundation Receiving Grant Funding
Mike Bryant, Prowers Medical Center Foundation Director shared some good news with the PMC board during their August meeting. A $260,189 grant has been awarded to the PMC Clinic for care of indigent patients. That was coupled with the news that Prowers Medical Center had been awarded a Colorado DOLA grant for $350,000 to help […]
VA Mobile Clinic Address Correction
Area veterans should be advised of an address correction for the VA Mobile Medical Clinic which will serve the health needs of veterans after the closing of the current VA Clinic at Prowers Medical Center on August 31. The new location for veteran medical services is the former KOA Campgrounds, at 5385 Highway 50, north […]
Public Hearing Set for September 4 for New Nursing Home
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed the format options for the public hearing during their August 27 meeting. The central issues are to create a PID, or Public Improvement District within the county and to develop a $14 million bond to finance the project. The hearing is required to move ahead with the proposed purchase […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 26, 2013
Emily Perona and Hayden Stegman of Wiley are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Mason Axel Stegman was born at 5:39 pm on August 20, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents Micheal Perona, Sara Perona, Tony Stegman and Deborah Stegman are happy to welcome Mason to […]
Wiley Clinic Grand Re-Opening Sept 9th
Wiley, CO High Plains Community Health Center will celebrate the re-opening of the Wiley Clinic with a Community Open House on September 9th, 4 – 6 pm. Long-time area physician, Dr. John Abbott and his team will be available to offer healthy snacks, talk to you about our services, and greet patients and interested community […]
New Beginnings Birth Center at PMC Receives Colorado Can Do 5 Award
New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center has received the Colorado Can Do 5 BEST (Breastfeeding Excellence Starts Today) award for its commitment to promoting the health benefits and practice of breastfeeding. The award was presented in Denver on July 26, 2013 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Colorado Breastfeeding […]
Tossing and Kicking on a Thursday Afternoon
Lots of youngsters dream of becoming a sports star and making the winning play. The best teachers and coaches foster a spirit of dedication for these youngsters that develop into a concept of practice, practice, practice. Of course, it also helps to have a lot of fun when you’re in the game. That was […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21 At 2:36pm on Wednesday, August 21, fire personnel were dispatched to South Main Street and Lynn Street in Lamar on report of a two vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found an accident in the northbound lanes of Main Street. A Chevy pickup with damage to the […]
(Corrected Address) Mobile Medical Clinic to Temporarily Serve Area Vets
When the VA Clinic at Prowers Medical Center ceases operation on August 31, the VA will have a mobile clinic in place in Lamar to serve the veterans needs. According to Dan Warvi, Public Information Officer for Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, a forty foot long trailer will be set to go on […]
New County Social Services Director Hired, Public Hearings for Bypass, Nursing Home Discussed
The Prowers County Commissioners announced that Lanie Mirelas, from the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado in Kit Carson County, has been selected to replace Linda Fairbairn as Director of Prowers County Social Services following her retirement at the end of the year. The commissioners noted that Mirelas, who was not employed as the […]
Dinner, Auction and Dancing to Benefit Lamar Area Hospice
Will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th from 6:00 P.M. to midnight at the Lamar Aerie Lodge, 1220 South Main, Lamar, Colorado. Please come out and support your Lamar Area Hospice beginning with a BBQ steak dinner by Mike Marinac Catering, $40.00 per person. There will be a silent auction and live auction by Rob […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 19, 2013
Joanna Samora and Erick Contreras of Holly are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sofia Contreras. Sofia was born at 2:36am on August 15, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 10 oz and measured 20 inches in length. Sofia will join her brother Erick Manuel Contreras. Her grandparents Adriana and Ricardo Samora, and Juany […]
New Physician Group Begins Staffing Prowers Medical Center Emergency Department
Great patient care and operating efficiency are top-of-mind as Prowers Medical Center (PMC) begins its new partnership with Emergency Staffing Solutions the 1st of September. Emergency Staffing Solutions (ESS) will staff and manage physicians in the emergency department at PMC. ESS physicians have available 24-hour access to resources including staff training, tools, regional and national […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 15, 2013
Tina and Tye Abrogast of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tyler Grant Arbogast. Tyler was born at 2:53 pm on August 12, 2013. He weighed 9.4 lb and measured 20 inches long. He will join his new siblings Rease, Lexye and Max. Grandparents Lana Arbogast and Nana and Papa Love […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture Receives Marketing Award for 2012 Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Revitalization Campaign
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture received the “Award of Agricultural Marketing Excellence” at the annual North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO) conference in Alexandria, VA. The prestigious, national marketing award is in recognition for the campaign following the 2011 listeria tragedy. Following the 2011 listeria outbreak, the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the families in […]
Healthcare Survey Highlights Concerns About Cost and Fragmentation
La Junta, CO—August 13, 2013—Southeast Health Group Prowers County residents said they are concerned about the cost of health insurance, the rising cost of healthcare, and the disjointed system of care in Prowers County. Thirty community stakeholders from a diverse group that attends the Human Resources Committee meetings and the Prowers County Health Care Coalition […]
Vote for your Northside Park Playground Design
Local Lamar residents may select one of the three offerings for a design for a new playground and equipment for the Northside Park in Lamar. The playground equipment will be set up on Saturday, September 14 and according to Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Rec Director, the deadline for making your selection is this Friday, […]