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In honor of National Doctors’ Day—March 30, 2023—please join us in honoring and celebrating our dedicated, exceptional team of healthcare providers. The healthcare profession attracts people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. And Prowers Medical Center attracts providers who enjoy really getting to know their patients and appreciate rural [...]
Beginning in April, when you check in for an appointment at Prowers Medical Center, you will notice a couple of changes we’re making to serve you better. Amber Rider, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, explains. Patient Photos Added to Medical Record Properly identifying patients is the first safety step in health care. Improper identification [...]
A hospital stay is something few of us would ever choose. But when hospitalization is necessary, it’s comforting to know that Prowers Medical Center is standing by with the physicians, support staff, facilities, expertise and compassionate care you and your family need, right here in Lamar. “Many patients who have experienced being in a large [...]
Breathing easily is something most of us take for granted. But for people with lung disease, breathing troubles can limit their activities and even make it difficult to go about their daily lives. And understandably, feeling breathless can be scary. “Our pulmonary patients often have anxiety over not being able to breathe well,” said Callie [...]
by John A. Ruibal, MS, RDN, Prowers Medical Center Dietitian Each year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes a new emphasis for National Nutrition Month, which is March. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” What is Fuel for the Future? According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, it’s plant-based eating. [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 21, 2023 LAMAR, COLO. — Prowers Medical Center is pleased to announce plans to re-open the hospital’s Labor and Delivery services on Monday, February 27, 2023. The decision to close a Labor & Delivery service line is never simple. Hospitals across the country that have closed their obstetrics (OB) departments [...]
If you’re someone who snores, you might have heard of sleep apnea. It’s a common but potentially serious problem that causes your breathing to stop for intervals while you’re asleep. Think of sleep apnea—derived from the Greek word for “breathless”—as short pauses in your breathing. These pauses can last just a few seconds up to [...]
Prowers Medical Center provides much more than essential primary care to area residents. Did you know that Surgical and OB/GYN care are also offered right here in Lamar through our experienced line-up of four general surgeons and two OB/GYN physicians? If you or someone you care about requires general surgery or gynecological care, it’s nice [...]
After a heart attack, heart surgery or stent placement—or if you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure—the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Prowers Medical Center is here to help you recover close to home. “Our goal is to help people return to their normal lives with a good baseline of health and fitness,” said Callie Gadash, Registered [...]
Fittingly, February is American Heart Month. Valentine’s season is the perfect time to show your love not only to the special people in your life but also to yourself, by taking good care of your heart. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States for both men and women. That’s [...]
