All Entries in the "Health" Category
First 2012 Human Case of West Nile in Prowers County
Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health and Environment officials have received word of the determination by of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment of the first human case of West Nile Virus in the county. In 2012 Prowers County only recently had West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquitoes from a pool of samples […]
Children Health/Education Needs Assessment for Prowers County
Kristy Adams, Development Director of kids Count in Colorado explained the latest assessment results for children under 18 in Prowers County this past Tuesday, September 18. Physical and mental health care providers and education representatives were in attendance at the Cultural Events Center to hear the results from this non profit group that conducts […]
PMC Hosting Annual Free Prostate Clinic this Week
Each year, several hundred men in the Prowers County area over the age of 40 receive a free prostate medical exam performed by PMC medical providers. This year’s two-part exam is co-sponsored by Prowers Medical Group and Frontier Bank. No appointments are needed, but you should expect 30 minutes or more for your visit. […]
West Nile Mosquitoes are in Prowers County
First 2012 mosquito pool positive test for West Nile Confirmed for Prowers County Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health officials have received lab confirmation of West Nile in a sample pool of mosquitoes collected on the night of August 27th. This positive result is from a number of surveillance locations in and around the city […]
Jackie Brown Begins New Position with Health Group
“My job is so new, there’s no real job description for it yet, but we’re already at work and we know what we want to do,” is the way Jackie Brown summarized her new position in health care in southeast Colorado. Brown’s last day as Director of Public Health and Environment for Prowers […]
Health ACA Provides for Immunization Coverage in Colorado
Campaign seeks to raise awareness of immunization coverage provisions included in Affordable Care Act The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has launched a new campaign to help educate Coloradans about vaccination benefits available through the Affordable Care Act. “The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers to provide full childhood and adult immunization coverage […]
Tobacco Use Decline
Tobacco use trend shows slow decline for middle and high school students in Colorado DENVER– According to a newly released CDC report on the 2011 National Youth Tobacco Survey, tobacco use among middle and high school students shows a downward trend from 2000 to 2011 – from 34.4 percent to 23.2 percent for high school […]
Show of Support for Lamar Area Hospice
The benefit dinner and dance for Lamar Area Hospice is an annual event and major local fund-raiser for the organization. The donations raised from this, and other events, helps support the ongoing work of Lamar Area Hospice, currently renovating their new headquarters at the former Lamar Hotel on West Olive Street in Lamar. A […]
County Signs Temporary Health Coverage Agreement with Bent County
Prowers County and Bent County Commissioners have agreed on an intergovernmental agreement which will provide technical public health assistance for the Prowers County Public Health Department. Prowers County Administrator, Jo Dorenkamp, is serving as the county’s interim Public Health and Environment Director in the absence of former director, Jackie Brown, who has accepted another position […]
New City Administrator Begins Job – Council Will Consider Employee Wage Increases
City finances occupied two of the three agenda items on the Lamar City Council work session this past Monday evening, August 27. Sean McTaggert, Spreading Antler Golf Course Superintendent, discussed how the city’s annual $15,000 equipment loan has been rolled over into annual payments for the course’s sprinkler irrigation system. A $90,000, seven year […]
Big Timbers History Corner #17 – Southeast Colorado Hospital
Long before Southeast Colorado Hospital was established in Springfield, the name was being used in Lamar. The building still stands today at the southeast corner of Beech and Third. It’s unlikely anyone minded it being eclipsed by the building of the Maxwell Hospital in 1928, because according to one former volunteer, Gladys Seevers, it had […]
McGrath Selected as PMC Board Member
Lamar optometrist, Dr. Kevin McGrath, was sworn in as the newest Prowers Medical Center member to the board of directors. McGrath is replacing former member Jan Hall, who recently resigned from the board. McGrath will fill the remainder of Hall’s term, until May, 2014. McGrath, who grew up in Las Animas, had lived in […]
Review Continues for Prowers County Fire Ban Ordinance
The Prowers County Commissioners took no action on the proposed fire ban ordinance during their Tuesday, August 21 meeting. 15th Judicial Court District Attorney Jennifer Swanson responded to an invitation for suggestions with a letter recommending two state statutes, different from the ones the commissioners had included in their ordinance proposal. Swanson’s statutes address differences […]
Dorenkamp Named Interim Replacement as County Health/Enviroment Director
The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Jo Dorenkamp, County Administrator, to serve as the Interim Public Health & Environment Director upon the departure of Jackie Brown on August 31, 2012. In addition the Commissioners are working on contracting with another County’s Public Health Director to assist Prowers County with technical support during […]
Tin-Man Triathlon Enjoys Another Successful Year!
Lamar Parks and Recreation hosted its annual Tin-Man Triathlon on chilly August morning. 30 adult participants braved the cool temperatures to swim 500 yards, bike 14.5 miles and run 5 kilometers. There were also 17 kids that came out and participated in a modified course to fit their ability. The fast time of the day […]
PMC Celebrates Safety Net Clinic Week
PROWERS MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES THE 3rd ANNUAL SAFETY NET CLINIC WEEK, AUG 20 – 24 WITH A VISIT FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN, CORY GARDNER. Lamar, CO – August 16, 2012 – Prowers Medical Center, along with other Colorado community-funded safety net clinics and federally certified rural health clinics are celebrating the third annual […]
Commissioner Salazar To Attend Arkansas Valley Fair
Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar will attend the Arkansas Valley Fair in Rocky Ford on Saturday August 18. During his visit he will participate in a cantaloupe eating contest along with other state and local officials. The public is invited to attend the contest on August 18 at 10:40 AM at the infield located on […]
Anthrax Case Being Investigated by CDA
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture is currently investigating an anthrax case in Logan County; one deceased cow is confirmed to have been infected with the disease, approximately 50 dead cattle are suspected to have been exposed. One location has tested positive and adjacent ranchers are being notified. No cattle left the […]
County Fire Ban Ordinance Being Reviewed, Hospice Fundraiser Receives Special Events Permit
Action on the revised fire ban for Prowers County has been tabled, pending a look at the penalty aspect of the ordinance by Jennifer Swanson, District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District. During discussion on the first reading of the ordinance, Prowers County Attorney, John Lefferdink, suggested the district attorney review the revisions […]
Southeast Mental Health Services Holds Ribbon Cutting on Medical Campus
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Southeast Mental Health Services Clinic were held on October 4, 2011 and the ribbon cutting for the brand new, 4,300 square foot facility was held this past Tuesday, August 7, 2012. The ribbon was cut by Lupe Rogers, Beverly Sanders and Suzanne Bailon. Becky Otteman, CEO/Executive Director for SEMHS told the […]