All Entries in the "Health" Category
Safe Disposal of Outdated Prescription Drugs
On Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the Lamar Police Department in cooperation with DEA will be participating in the ninth National Drug Take Back Initiative. This program is focused on providing convenient locations for the public to drop off excess, unused, and expired prescription and other medications. The collection […]
Best Seat in the House
“What am I bid for this colorful commode???!” These toilets, gently used, will be up for bid until September 21, with the auction taking place on facebook, not in the physical world in Lamar. Area residents have noticed with amusement and probably some confusion, several colorfully colored toilets on display in front of homes and […]
Partners for HOPE Discuss El Pomar Contract
Lori Hammer, Executive Director of the Partners for HOPE Center at Lincoln School in Lamar, told Coalition members that the $100,000 check from the El Pomar Foundation has been received. “It is really official now and with the check we’re good to go for another year of operations,” she said during the Coalition’s […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 15, 2014
Amanda and Michael Gonzalez of Lamar are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Catalina Emily Gonzalez. Catalina was born at 8:26am on September 11, 2014. She weighed 7 lb and measured 19 inches in length. She joins her new siblings Lilly and Michael Jr. Her grandparents are Anita Sirra, Louise Martinez, Anthony Freyta, […]
Task Force Created for Local Issues Over Oil-Gas Development
Gov. Hickenlooper announces members of oil and gas task force to address local authority, land use and oil and gas development DENVER — Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced the members of the task force that will address land use issues and the role of state and local government in […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 12, 2014
Tina and Salvador Bailon of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby girl. Azrayna Oleida Bailon was born at 4:27pm on September 4, 2014. She weighed 5 lb and measured 18 inches in length. She joins her brother Salvador Vincent Bailon Jr. Her grandparents are Suzanne & Gonzalo Bailon, Sherry Lyons, and Frankie […]
Honkers Welcome Two New Health Providers at High Plains Clinic and High Plains Adult Health Center
Mary Muller, LPC, and Sharon Headrick, LCSW, CAC-II, were welcomed to the Lamar community by the Lamar Honkers earlier this summer. Muller has been a therapist for 30 years, practicing in both the private and community mental Health setting, working with patients of all ages, family and individuals. Her work is located mainly at the […]
Local Dog Becomes Certified as a Therapy Dog and Helps Others in Prowers County
Piper is a two year old Yellow Lab. Piper is a calm loving dog. Before becoming certified as a Therapy Dog, Piper spent 30 days of intense obedience training through the Canine Companion Program. Piper has brought happiness to people with several health issues including depression, paralysis, cancer, Cerebral Palsy, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s, Attention […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 2, 2014
Lindsay and Shane Waterman of Lamar recently welcomed a new daughter to their family. Abigail Grace Waterman was born at 6:42 am on August 26, 2014. She weighed 7 lbs and measured 19 inches in length. She joins her new sister Lillian. Her grandparents are Larry & Sandy McLemore and Donnie & Rosalee Waterman. Congratulations […]
High Plains Walking Club Returns!
“The most popular form of exercise in the United States is walking.” We’re Baaaack!!! The High Plains Walking Club will meet every Saturday morning at Lamar Community College from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Wellness Center’s indoor track. The High Plains Walking Club is facilitated by Beth Parker and Holly Burton, Health Coaches from […]
Honkers Welcome Barbara White at Southeast Health Group
The Lamar Honkers welcomed Barbara White from Southeast Health Group to the community. White, MSS, MAC, LAC, CPS, has worked in the field of addictions for over 30 years in medical clinics and in private practice, conducting out-patient therapy and medical detox, in both urban and rural communities. Barbara White works individually with men, women […]
Prowers Medical Center Board Meets with Parkview Hospital Officials
Prowers Medical Center is considering an alliance with Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. The affiliation would create additional medical services for PMC, along with some administrative assistance such as compliance guidelines, a peer review process and quality improvement of various programs. Parkview Hospital representatives included the hospital President Mike Baxter, Judy Fonda Hospital Board Chairman, […]
El Pomar Gives New Life to HOPE
Lori Hammer, Project HOPE director in Lamar, has received confirmation from the El Pomar Foundation of a $100,000 grant for funding into the 2014-2015 school year. “I received a phone call telling us we had been awarded the donation, and the recent confirmation made it official,” she explained. The funding announcement comes just in time, as […]
Teens Leave their Mark at NAPA in Lamar
What was once a bare north wall at NAPA Auto Parts, North Main in Lamar, has been covered with some welcomed graffiti (mural), the handiwork of representatives of #riseaboveColorado. Promoting a drug free, healthy lifestyle for Colorado youngsters, the statewide organization came to Lamar to initiate a project for eleven communities in the state. Two […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 22, 2014
Mikeala and Agustin Almanza of Lamar are the proud new parents to a baby boy. Gabriel Angel Almanza was born at 7:12am on August 17, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 14.5 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. Congratulations to Mikeala and Agustin on the birth of your son! Ruth Maldonado of Lamar is happy […]
New LCC Dean of Academics Meets Commissioners, West Nile Found in Prowers County
Lamar Community College President, John Marrin, introduced Fred Hampel the college’s new Dean of Academics to the commissioners. Hampel hailed from Kansas and had an agricultural background from having farmed and ranched in his early adult life. He returned to college to become an economist, employed by corporations before he moved into higher education, teaching […]
High Plains Observes National Health Center Week & Anniversary
Jay Brooke, High Plains Executive Director, along with Becky Olivas, Outreach Supervisor and Maura Gonzales, Outreach Worker, met with the Prowers County Commissioners for the official proclamation for the observance of National Health Center Week, 2014. Brooke noted that the local Center was established in 1995, and is observing its 19th year of service to […]
Prowers Medical Center Graduates Five in Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Course
Prowers Medical Center is pleased to announce that five (5) individuals from surrounding healthcare organizations have successfully completed a 40-hour training course for Medical Interpreters. Prowers Medical Center holds a Level 2 licensure designation through the Bridging the Gap (BTG): Medical Interpreter Training Program allowing us to offer training to other organizations within our surrounding […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 18, 2014
Isabel and Ismael Verduzco of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Leonel Aiden Verduzco was born at 8:44pm on August 7, 2014. He weighed 5 lb 13.5 oz and measured 19 inches in length. He joins his new siblings Angelo and Zareda. His grandparents are Daniel Felan, Dorothy Lucero, Rosa Felan, […]
Statewide Mental Health Crisis Line Launched in CO
Gov. Hickenlooper announces statewide mental health crisis line DENVER — Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 — Gov. John Hickenlooper, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), today announced the launch of Colorado’s first-ever statewide mental health crisis hotline. Mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 844-493-TALK […]