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John Stulp named Special Water Policy Advisor
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced John Stulp will be Special Policy Advisor to the Governor on Water and will chair the Interbasin Compact Committee. Stulp is now the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, a position he has held since 2006. In his new role he will continue working with Colorado’s agricultural community, developing policies and solutions to how water is managed statewide. “John Stulp’s service to Colorado’s ranchers, farmers and universities is remarkable,” Hickenlooper said. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Featured, Politics
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. Abbott received his medical training at Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by an internship at Phoenix General Hospital. He is involved in many local organizations including being Vice Chief of Staff at Prowers Medical Center, Medical Director for the Lamar Ambulance Service, a member of the Colorado Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council, and Medical Director for Colorado Motocross. Dr. Abbott says “I look forward to seeing friends and neighbors in my new medical … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health
State Senator Brophy Sponsors Bill to cut Medical Red Tape
Senator Greg Brophy, R-Wray, has introduced a bill (SB11-012) allowing school children to keep their life saving medications with them at school. Senator Brophy said that he was “appalled” when he discovered how difficult it is, under the current law, for kids to carry their asthma inhalers, allergy medications, and other life saving prescriptions at school. Gerald Keefe, Superintendent of the Kit Carson school district described the existing policy as “lacking common sense.” The current law requires … Read entire article »
Filed under: Politics
Artists Sought for Waterfowl Competition
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is soliciting original artwork entries for the 2011 Colorado Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest. This year’s species of focus is the green-winged teal (Anas crecca). The deadline for artists to submit entries is 4 p.m., Friday, March 4. The Colorado Waterfowl Stamp program was implemented in 1990 and provides funding to conserve wetlands for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife. Waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older are required by state law … Read entire article »
Prowers Medical Group Offering Free Medical Screenings & Flu Shots
As a recipient of grant funding, Prowers Medical Group purchased equipment that allows us to offer a new service to our patients. Hemoglobin A1c tests and lipid panel screenings are now being made available FREE to the community. Both of these important screenings provide valuable information regarding your health. The hemoglobin A1c test is an important blood test used to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled. Hemoglobin A1c provides an average of your blood sugar over a six to 12 week period and is used in conjunction with home blood sugar monitoring to make adjustments in your diabetes medicines. To prevent complications from the disease, it is recommended that individuals with diabetes have the A1c test every three months to determine whether their blood sugars … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health
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 yet it is often preventable. We are reaching out to the city, county, schools, and area businesses to help spread this important message in our community by asking folks to participate in the “Lamar Goes Red” campaign. Each agency or business can make a unique plan that works for them. Red & hearts work great for Valentine promotions, but we want to take it step further to remind one another to make choices for a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health
Pesticide Applicator Testing Set for S.E. Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture is offering 14 locations in Colorado for those interested in testing toward their license as a commercial pesticide applicator. The testing is one step in becoming a qualified supervisor or certified operator in areas such as agriculture, turf and ornamental, and structural pesticide application. The cities, locations and dates follow. All tests are scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Eads Kiowa County Courthouse 1305 Goff St. Thursday, February … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture
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