Pioneers Medical Center

11/11/2025

In case you missed it: our very own Deby Merriam has been awarded BLS EMS Professional of the Year by the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado! We extend our gratitude to Northwest RETAC and Meeker Fire Department for their role in recognizing this exceptional individual. We are deeply appreciative of Deby's dedication to both Respiratory Therapy and our local EMS, keeping our community healthy and safe. Deby is an incredibly valuable asset to our community, and we take great pride in having her on our team.

📸: Anita Ruder

11/11/2025

We are deeply grateful to the veterans in our community, including our patients, staff, and neighbors, who have worn the uniform with honor and distinction. Your service and strength embody the very best of what it means to care for others.

This Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude for your bravery, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to our nation. We are proud to serve those who have served us.🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Do you want to see positive change in our local community? Make your voice heard!

Pioneers Medical Center, Rangely District Hospital , and Rio Blanco County Government are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to evaluate our community's overall health and well-being. We invite you to participate in a brief survey to help us with this work.

Visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RioBlancoCHNA2025

Your anonymous response will help us understand diverse community perspectives, prioritize the health needs in our area, and develop an action plan to address those needs. This survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and the results will be available several months after the completion of our assessment.

Your anonymous response will help us understand diverse community perspectives, prioritize the health needs in our area, and develop an action plan to address those needs. This survey should take less than 10 minutes, and results will be available in several months at the completion of our assessment

11/01/2025

Good information for our Medicare patients from Western Healthcare Alliance.

Grand Junction, CO, October 30, 2025 – A group of 32 rural hospital and health organizations, as part of the Western Healthcare Alliance (WHA), want their Medicare patients to be better informed when choosing a plan in 2026.

Both patients and health systems have struggled with Medicare Advantage plans that affect patient care and system operations. Issues include long waits for authorizations, denial of medically necessary services, and delays in payments. Read full releasehttps://www.wha1.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WHA-Press-Release-MA-Plans-October-2025.pdf

10/29/2025

🎉 We’re honored to share some exciting news! 🎉

Pioneers Medical Center has once again been recognized by Healthgrades® as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement (2025–2026) — the only hospital on Colorado’s Western Slope to receive this distinction!

🏅 Additional Healthgrades Honors Include:
• Joint Replacement Excellence Award – 3 years in a row (2024–2026)
• Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement (2023–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement (2024–2026)
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2024–2025), placing us in the Top 15% nationwide

These achievements reflect the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of our entire PMC team, from our surgeons and nurses to therapists, techs, and support staff. Every success story begins with their commitment to providing exceptional care close to home.

👏 Join us in celebrating our outstanding staff and the difference they make every day for our patients and Meeker community!

10/29/2025

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Our Walbridge Wing residents are seeking additional candy donations for their community trick or treat event tomorrow. If you are able to do so, please drop off sealed candy packages with registration at the front or with the administration office by 2 PM Friday!
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10/24/2025

Your voice matters! Pioneers Medical Center, in partnership with Rangely District Hospital and Rio Blanco County, is conducting the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of local healthcare! Rio Blanco County Government Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office Rangely District Hospital

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RioBlancoCHNA2025?fbclid=IwdGRjcANoiPNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHouR1iVp180DCzedpesaT0mOglQJ5D2_DB7pN0gwjgE0UWC-AFOnL5W7rChC_aem_TubfV3Z3r7jg0DAC0QXWbQ

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10/18/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷If you or someone you know is a Meeker resident who is uninsured or under-insured and needs a basic-read mammography, please contact the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation:
https://pioneershealthfoundation.org/contact-us/

10/16/2025

10/08/2025

**If this is an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.

✅Update: The phone lines have been restored.

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our hospital phone system. Our team is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available. Thank yo

09/24/2025

#988 is available all day, every day, for all people. No judgment—just help.📲
📍988lifeline.org

09/23/2025

✨ Did somebody say, nap time? 💤
Congratulations to our most recent A-STEP cohort for completing the rigorous 10-day, 80-hour course. Thank you to our amazing Sleep Lab Team for putting this on!

If you’re interested in taking the A-STEP course yourself, stay tuned for more information about future offerings.

📸: Alley Gray