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Donate Blood. Save a Life.
September 8, 2021
Because of You, Life Doesn’t Stop. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This constant need for blood can only be met by generous donors like you, and when you give blood, you could save the life of a cancer patient or someone needing open-heart surgery. Remember, it’s the...
read moreUpdated Visitor Restrictions as of 8-16-21, Updated 9-3-21
August 18, 2021
Effective 08-16-2021, Updated 09-03-2021 Visiting hours are 8 AM to 6:30 PM. MedSurg and ICU patients will be allowed two visitors during visiting hours per day. COVID positive patients will be allowed one visitor by appointment daily. Please call 970-542-3340 for appointment. OB patients will be allowed one support person during the patient’s...
read moreTaking Charge Of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
July 29, 2021
Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic...
read moreThe Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 20, 2021
When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19 vaccines have paved...
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
March 30, 2021
By Sheila Sherman, Chief Nursing Officer Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to...
read moreCOVID-19 Vaccines: It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeve
March 9, 2021
By Sheila Sherman, Chief Nursing Officer Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have become accustomed to wearing masks, social distancing, virtual schooling and remote working. We have all made sacrifices to protect ourselves and one another, but there is another very important step you can take to help end this pandemic and get back to normal. As soon as...
read moreCPMC Hospital Transformation Program
March 3, 2021
The Hospital Transformation Program (HTP) is a value-based program for hospitals caring for Medicaid clients. The HTP requests that hospitals in the state of Colorado focus on the following primary goals: Improve patient outcomes through care redesign and integration of care across settings; Improve the patient experience in the delivery system by ensuring...
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself From Concussions and Other Injuries
March 2, 2021
By Dr. Bentley Tate, ED Provider, Colorado Plains Medical Center When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor...
read moreCPMC Offers Lung Screening For Early Cancer Detection
February 25, 2021
Colorado Plains Medical Center is now offering a low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening program to help detect lung cancer in patients who meet specific criteria. In order to qualify for a lung screening, a patient must: Be between 55-77 years old; Have smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years; Be...
read moreHeart Health at Any Age
February 23, 2021
Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as...
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