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October 2007

Flu Season: Letter To The Editor

October 4, 2007--Meeker, Colorado—I want to remind everyone that flu season will soon be upon us and now is the time to prepare. The flu is caused by a virus, which spreads through the air, and infects the airway – nose, throat and lungs. Read More...

Second Annual Scrub Shirt Classic

October 1, 2007--Meeker, Colorado—This past Saturday, September 29, 2007 Pioneers Medical Center sponsored the Second Annual Scrub Shirt Classic as the kick off to the Fall Festival. Thirty-four people participated in the event making it as successful as the first year. Read More...

September 2007

PMC Expands Services with Piceance Clinic

Meeker, Colorado—September 20, 2007—At the monthly meeting of the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors, the Directors approved the appointment of Frank Holmes, M.D. and Rob Macauley, M.D. to provide Medical Direction services to the PMC Medical Laboratory. “We are excited to have these two pathologists on board. They will be actively involved in directing PMC laboratory and pathology services” said Robert Omer, PMC CEO. “Holmes and Macauley are based at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, and provide services to a number of hospitals. This working relationship will allow us to expedite reference testing results by taking advantage of Valley View’s 24-hour services.” Read More...

August 2007

Dr. Albert Krueger Honored by RMHP

Meeker, Colorado—August 20, 2007—August 17, 2007, the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors met for their monthly board meeting. Dr. Victor Mihal, PMC Chief of Staff, reported that Rocky Mountain Health Plans is honoring Dr. Albert Krueger, PMC Medical Director, and the Meeker Family Health Center staff, for “Accomplishments in Providing Medical Care.” A special recognition lunch is scheduled for August 22, 2007. Read More...

February 2007

Pioneers Medical Center Joins “Patients Matter” Coalition

Meeker, CO - February 19, 2007 – During the February Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) Board of Directors Meeting, approval was given for the participation of PMC in a statewide hospital coalition initiated by the Colorado Hospital Association. “Patients Matter- Hospitals and Nurses Care” is a program focused on continuing the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Pioneers Medical Center has already collaborated in a variety of patient care and safety initiatives at the State and national level. The commitment to continue that record, and improving it, is the objective of the Coalition. “Patients Matter” is an initiative to continuously improve every aspect that influences patient care. Read More...

January 2007

Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors Elects Kris Borchard, Board Chair

Meeker, CO—January 19, 2007—At the first Annual Meeting of the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District, the Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) Board of Directors elected the officers for 2007. Kris Borchard was elected as the President, Dondi Glasscock as the Vice President, and Will Grady as the Secretary/Treasure. Read More...

November 2006

Respiratory Therapists at Pioneers Medical Center Help You Breathe Easier

Meeker, CO--For 39 million Americans suffering from lung disease, breathing is not something taken for granted. Nor is their appreciation for the skill, training, experience and care of the respiratory therapists who help maintain and improve their breathing. Read More...

November 2006

Pioneers Medical Center Celebrates November as National Home Care Month

Meeker, CO — More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care from home health care providers. Pioneers Home Health Care nurses, nursing assistants, and therapists make approximately 2,600 home care visits each year. In their honor, Pioneers Medical Center joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month under the theme, “ Compassionate Health Care Delivered to Your Doorstep.” Read More...

October 2, 2006

Rio Tinto Energy America Colowyo Mine Gives Donation for PMC Electronic Medical Records Program

Rio Tinto Energy America Colowyo Mine has pledged to be one of the leading energy organizations to partner with Pioneers Medical Center to implement an Electronic Medical Records program. On Monday, October 2, 2006 employees from Rio Tinto-ColoWyo presented Pioneers Medical Center with a check for Phase I of the Information Technology and Electronic Medical Record Futures Program. Read More...

July 18, 2006

Digital Imaging Expands Radiology Services at Pioneers Medical Center

Virtual immediate access of X-ray files and the ability to transmit those images to a remote hospital is one of the upgraded services now available through the Radiology Department at Pioneers Medical Center. Read more...

June 26, 2006

Hospital Helicopter Pad Gets A New Face

“The Helipad is a critical tool when handling emergency patients. Maintaining a landing location that is safe, well-marked and well-lit improves response time to emergency situations.” Said Drew Varland, Chief Nursing Officer, Pioneers Medical Center. “We appreciate the contribution by Berry Brothers and its employees because approximately 6% of the emergency visits to Pioneers Medical Center need helicopter transportation.” Read more...