In just a few short weeks, it’s that time again—the beginning of a new school year. In Lamar, school starts Monday, August 13. Considering all it takes to get kids ready for school—lunches packed, schoolwork in backpacks, and kids dressed, with shoes on—it’s no wonder you need to rush in the morning. Rush all you [...]

As each birthday passes, men need to take action to stay healthy, beyond going to the gym and eating well. Getting annual wellness exams, receiving necessary health screens and staying on top of low testosterone levels help men stay healthy through the years. Low Testosterone (Low-T) You’ve likely seen an advertisement on how testosterone declines [...]

Christine Bogardus, DO, joined the medical team at Prowers Medical Center, bringing strong surgical skills and a good sense of humor. She started seeing patients on April 30 and is performing general surgery services, along with Dr. James Smith and Dr. Jessica Swanson. Dr. Bogardus wanted to be a doctor since she was a child, [...]

In June, surveyors from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) made a visit to the laboratory at Prowers Medical Center—something that happens every two years. The surveyor was looking for key deficiencies in the way the lab conducts business. She spent the afternoon scrutinizing processes, paperwork and staff competency. In the end, she walked away [...]