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General Surgeon Joins the Healthcare Team at Prowers County Medical Center
Lamar, CO – Prowers Medical Center and Prowers Medical Group are pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Brian Koper, General Surgeon, as the newest member of our Healthcare Team. We welcome Dr. Koper to Southeast Colorado and are excited to expand the scope and quality of surgical services we can offer. Brian Koper, DO, comes to Southeast Colorado from Indiana; although, he has spent most of his years in Colorado. He attended high school in … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Employment, Health, Lamar, News
PMC Issues Fraud Awareness Alert
Fraud Alert: Prowers Medical Center Press Release Prowers Medical Center received a report that an individual has been contacting local residents, stating that they are with Prowers Medical Center’s billing department and requesting personal banking account information. If you receive a phone call such as this, please do not give out any personal information. If you do receive a phone call and would like to verify that you are talking to an authorized representative of Prowers Medical … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, Wiley
Prowers Medical Center Annual Meeting (part 2)
Editor Note: The following is the second half of a two part article reporting on the annual Prowers Medical Center, Board of Director meeting on May 23, 2012. The first article was made available online on May 24. Improving communications among hospital staff and in the community on several levels was stressed during the annual Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, May 23. Craig Loveless, interim Chief Executive Officer, has been with the hospital for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Employment, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety
Farmer, Branes New PMC Board Members, Ruedeman Elected Chairman
Ron Farmer was sworn in as a new Prowers Medical Center board of director during the hospital’s annual board meeting, Wednesday, May 23. Julie Branes was recommended by the board as a replacement for Andy Wyatt, who, following his second place finish on the May 8 board election, declined to accept the position. Chairman Jan Hall addressed the audience, stating that letters of interest had been received by Jay Brooke, Executive Director for High Plains … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, The Journal Alert
PMC – Notice of Annual Meeting/Wyatt Replacement to be Selected
New Line Up for PMC Board of Directors Ronnie Farmer, newly elected member of the Prowers Medical Center board of directors, will receive his oath of office during the hospital board’s annual meeting tonight, Wednesday, May 23. The meeting agenda lists that an appointment to the board to replace the position left vacant by Andy Wyatt will follow. That individual will also receive the oath of office for their new term. The annual meeting will see a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Health, Lamar, News, Notice
Wyatt Resigns from PMC Board
In an unexpected development, Andy Wyatt submitted a letter of resignation from the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors, citing a conflict of time as his reason. Wyatt and Ronnie Farmer was elected to the Board during a May 8, 2012 election out of six candidates for the two open positions. Candidates were selected by a majority vote for the at-large seats. Wyatt states his belief in the possibility that Julie Branes, one of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Health, Lamar, News, The Journal Alert
Craig Loveless Accepts Interim CEO Position at Prowers Medical Center
For Immediate Release: May 8, 2012 Lamar, CO – Prowers Medical Center Craig Loveless has accepted the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Prowers Medical Center and began his new duties on Monday, May 7th. Craig most recently served as CEO and general counsel for a healthcare management group in California. However, Craig and his family currently reside in Springfield, Colorado so he is very familiar with small, rural communities. He brings extensive corporate financial management, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Health, Lamar, The Journal Alert
PMC Bond Issue Defeated, Farmer/Wyatt Elected
The proposed $5 million expansion plan for a Rehabilitation Outpatient Center at Prowers Medical Center was defeated at the polls Tuesday night, May 8 with 446 voting in favor of the bond issue and 1407 opposed, as Prowers Hospital District voters responded to the May 8 election which also saw balloting for two new board of director members. PMC Designated Election Official, Audrey Kane, indicated that of the six candidates for the two seats, Ronnie Farmer and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Politics, The Journal Alert
Ballot Information for PMC Election
Press Release: Ballots for the May 8, 2012, Prowers County Hospital District General Election mailed Friday, April 20, 2012, contain instructional discrepancies. The Instruction Box at the top right of the ballot indicates only a box completely shaded-in will be accepted; this is incorrect. A marking of any type will be accepted as long as it can clearly be identified whom the vote is for and no more than two candidates are indicated. If an eligible elector … Read entire article »
Change is on the Way for PMC
Events are transpiring that may offer a new direction for Prowers Medical Center in Lamar and those changes may have an impact on the future health care for the community. Pending the outcome of the May 8 election, the hospital will have two new members on the Board of Directors, and may see a bond passed to finance a $5million expansion project to build an Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Next month, the hospital will also have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Health, Lamar, News
PMC Employees Host Board Candidate Forum
A second public forum hosted by hospital employees for the six candidates for Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors was held at the Cultural Evens Center Tuesday, April 24. The two hour event was also carried live on KLMR Radio. This question and answer format deviated from the first forum, as 75 different written questions from the hospital staff were condensed to avoid repetition and to offer anonymity to those who submitted their questions. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Education, Employment, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Politics
Drug Bust and Possible Drug Overdose
MEDIA RELEASE On Friday, April 20, 2012, Officers of the Lamar Police Department responded to the 900 block of S. Main St. on the report of a disturbance and a possible drug overdose. When Officers arrived on scene they contacted Armando Stephen Hernandez, age 33, of Lamar, who was reported to have been involved in a physical confrontation with a resident of the home. Officers also were advised that Hernandez was in possession of illegal drugs. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety
PMC Rehab Dept Hosts Thursday Open House
Prowers Medical Center Rehabilitation Department will be hosting an open house for the general public on Thursday, April 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will provide tours of our treatment areas, discuss the many services we have to offer through physical, occupational and speech therapy. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning the upcoming bond issue. In the past 5 years, our services have doubled. We have increased our scopes of practice … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Education, Featured, Health, Lamar, News
Letter to the Editor – PMC Rehab Lori Denman
Letter to the editor 4/21/2012 Citizens of Prowers County Hospital District: I want to take this opportunity to let the voters know why Prowers Medical Center patients will benefit from the new rehabilitation center. I am extremely disappointed in all of the negative rumors being circulated in our community at this time and would like to set the record straight. I want you, the citizens, to be well informed before making your decision. At PMC Rehab, our services … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Health, Lamar, Letters to the Editor, News
Letter to the Editor – From CEO at Prowers Medical Center
Re: Letter to the Editor from James Fairchild, Chief Executive Officer of Prowers Medical Center. Because of the email formatting of the letter, the first portion of the letter cannot be posted in the introductory box as are our usual articles. Readers will need to click on the read entire article disclaimer to access the letter in its entire form. Thank you- Russ Baldwin … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Employment, Health, Lamar, Letters to the Editor, News
New Granada Trustees Assume Duties
New members of the Granada Town Board of Trustees took their places following their oath of office Wednesday night, April 11. C.W. DeForest replaced Lesli Baca as mayor and Glenn Otto and Andi Riddle were sworn in as new members, while Debra Choat and Martin Jensen were administered their oath as returning board members. Choat was appointed to replace a board member earlier in the year and ran for re-election when that term expired. Out … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Featured, Granada, Health, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Politics, Public Safety, Recreation, School, Sports, Tourism, Transportation, Utilities, Youth
City Council Revises Resolution Supporting PMC Expansion
Prowers Medical Center board member Candy Ruedeman provided additional information to the Lamar City Council during their Monday night work session, April 9, as they considered a resolution of support for the $5 million expansion project, providing a 13,000 square foot Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Last month, PMC Chief Executive Officer James Fairchild presented a hospital overview to the council, as well as plans for the proposed center. Monday, the council reviewed about two dozen hospital photos taken … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Economy, Featured, Health, Lamar, News
New Holly Trustees Begin Work
Two new members joined the Holly Town Board of Trustees for their first meeting, Wednesday, April 4. Frank Vazquez ran for re-election, garnering the most votes with 104. Holly had 339 residents registered to vote and 145 votes were cast during the election. Marty Campbell had 103 and Larry Sitt had 92 to gain the last seat on the board. Casey Rushton, a write-in candidate, had 83 votes, not enough to maintain his position as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Energy, Featured, Holly, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, Recreation, School, Sports, The Journal Alert, Utilities
Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary
Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary members raise funds throughout the year to give back as scholarships to four Lamar Community College Level II (Registered Nurse/Associate Degree in Nursing) students. “We’re always looking for new members and additional ways to fundraise,” commented member Helen Emick. Since most of their projects revolve around handwork, individuals who can crochet, knit, quilt, or do handcrafts are invited to get involved. Once a year, the PMC Auxilliary members meet their scholarship recipients. … Read entire article »
Filed under: College, community, Education, Health, Lamar, School
PMC Board Renews Portner’s Contract, Approves Doctor Training Program
Following a lengthy executive session Wednesday, March 28, the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors voted three to two to extend the one year contract for Dr. Barry Portner, Chief of Staff. Gene Cruikshank, Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell voted in favor of renewing Dr. Portner’s contract for another year. James Fairchild, Chief Executive Officer, briefed the board on participating in a coordinated training program at PMC for osteopath physicians from Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. … Read entire article »
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