All Entries in the "Health" Category
Mayor Stagner Issues Proclamation for National Nurses Week
Prowers Medical Center in Lamar joins other communities with the observance of National Nurses Week celebrated annually in honor of Florence Nightingale, founder of Nursing as a modern profession, and the millions of people who have followed in her footsteps. “Nurses Trusted to Care” is the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) theme for National Nurses […]
LCC Cosmetology Students Excel in Fundraising
When LCC Cosmetology students learned that one of their instructors, Janet Tate, had been diagnosed with cancer, they decided to raise funds to help with medical expenses, doing what they do best. The Rookies Salon got down to business this past Wednesday, May 4, styling hair and giving manicures from 8am to 6pm […]
PMC Audit Gets Clean Bill of Health
Prowers Medical Center’s net assets gained almost 27% over 2009 and 2010, according to an annual independent audit. The findings were presented to the PMC board April 27, during the monthly director’s meeting. Net assets increased $1,398,536, or 12.5% for 2010 and $1,410,095, or 14.4% in 2009. Operating income in 2010 was $478,698 and $627,991 […]
Colorado Brownfields Foundation Reviewing Lamar Asbestos Situation
Decades ago, when asbestos was considered a good way to insulate, not much was known about the health precautions needed when using the substance. Numerous homes and commercial buildings in Lamar were insulated with it, floors, walls, attics and even ceiling tiles. Over the years some of those buildings have become […]
Prowers County Receives Low Health Ranking in State Assessment
A new study by the Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation places Prowers County close to the bottom of healthy counties in Colorado, and ranks Huerfano County last. Douglas County is ranked number 1. Residents of Prowers County, the report claims, are more than two times more likely to die a […]
Final Planning Develops for 2011 Relay for Life in Lamar
The monetary goal for this year’s Relay for Life is $68,000 with 45 teams. Achieving that level will help qualify the Lamar organization for Pacesetter recognition for the 2011 season. Pacesetter standards show Relay committees what they should be striving to attain, and aid the Great West Division recognize events that show exemplary progress and commitment […]
Prowers Medical Center Signs Physicians
Credentials for eight medical practitioners were approved by the Prowers Medical Center board of directors during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 23. The board, with one dissenting vote, approved a new, one year contract for Chief of Staff, Dr. Barry Portner which rescinds his current contract. The new contract will expire March 31, 2012. Physician recruitment […]
Japan Radiation Reaches Colorado – No Risk to Public Health
Colorado has joined other states now reporting detection of minuscule levels of radiation coming from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Preliminary sampling from a Colorado monitor has detected a radioactive isotope, iodine-131. The Colorado sampling data is being sent to EPA for further analysis. “Levels detected in Colorado are miniscule and represent no […]
Dr. John Abbott Joins High Plains Community Health Center Staff
Dr. John Abbott D.O., well known local physician, has joined the High Plains Community Health Center medical staff. Dr. Abbott has been a familiar face at the emergency room since 1994 and will now shift his skills to providing patient centered medical care for acute and chronic conditions with an emphasis on preventive medicine. Dr. […]
Seeing Red in February, for Good Health
Linked in Health, a community partnership for health promotion sponsored by High Plains Community Health Center, Prowers Medical Center, Dr Ray’s Office and Prowers County Public Health will be raising awareness about heart health by promoting multiple events and education opportunities during February, National Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of Americans […]