All Entries in the "Health" Category
West Nile Virus Cases in Prowers County
In response to a recent identification of human West Nile Virus cases within our community, Prowers County Public Health and Environment is actively monitoring the situation and issuing safety guidelines to protect residents. Prowers County Public Health and Environment is working closely with local health partners to spread awareness about West Nile Virus infection. We […]
Lamar Fire & Emergency Services, Back to School Motorist Reminder
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially […]
Biggest DUI Enforcement of Summer Begins August 16
August 15, 2023 – Statewide Safety News – DUI enforcement periods have seen 3,025 arrests this year Statewide — Holiday weekends and the end of summer are for fun and relaxation, not a DUI citation. As the sun sets on the summer season, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and […]
SADD Selects Lamar Colorado Student for National Student Leadership Council
Washington, D.C. (August 14, 2023) – Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) announced today that Aarman Gill, Colorado, has been named to the SADD National Student Leadership Council for the 2023-2024 school year. Chosen from a nationwide pool of highly qualified applicants, Aarman joins sixteen other students who will represent thousands of active SADD students […]
VA Eastern Colorado Earns Top Federal Rating
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) announced this month that Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora earned a top five-star rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS, a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, included VA facilities in […]
VA Health Care Facilities Rank High in CMS Ratings, Outperforming Some non-VA Facilities
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that 67% of VA hospitals included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings received either 4 or 5 stars, compared to only 41% of non-VA hospitals. This was the first time VA hospitals were included in the CMS […]
Polis Applauds New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis applauded the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of “Opill” (norgestrel), a daily oral contraceptive available for use without a prescription. Opill is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA and is expected to become available nationwide in the first quarter of 2024 without a doctor’s […]
More Rains, More Mosquitoes for the City
The abundant rainfall has been welcomed to the area for an end to the dry spell, but this is also a reminder to help prevent the spread of mosquitoes through our community, now that there are more sites for standing water that act as breeding areas. Pat Mason, Lamar Public Works Director, replied to […]
Import Crayfish into Colorado?; CPW Seeks Public Input Through July 30, 2023
Rusty crayfish are an invasive species of concern in Colorado, first detected within the state in 2009. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking the public for their input on the importation of crayfish into the state. The public comment period is open through July 30, 2023. Recently, CPW has become aware […]
Severe Wx Statement from NWS Pueblo
Hazardous Weather Outlook 1146 AM MDT Thu Jul 6 2023 Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers […]
HPCHC Appoints Dr. Claire Reed as New CMO
LAMAR, CO, June 21, 2023 — High Plains Community Health Center (High Plains) has announced the appointment of Dr. Claire Harrison Reed, MD, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Reed succeeds Dr. Barbara Taylor, MD, who has served as Interim CMO since October 2022. Dr. Reed begins her new appointment with High […]
Soak up Summer with Responsible Outdoor Recreation
DENVER – As people gear up for summer outdoor adventures, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to encourage state park visitors to act as stewards for Colorado’s land, wildlife and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few expert outdoor safety tips on how to coexist with wildlife and recreate responsibly […]
VA Launches PACT Act Summer VetFest Encourage Veterans & Survivors to Apply for New Health Care and Benefits
WASHINGTON — In July, VA will kick off PACT Act Summer VetFest to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned. The PACT Act, which President Biden signed into law on Aug. 10, 2022, is the biggest expansion […]
Preliminary NWS Damage Survey for 06/23/23 Granada, Colorado Tornado Event
A well-documented strong and long-lasting EF-3 tornado meandered across Prowers County south of Granada, Colorado, on Friday, June 23, 2023, remaining over open countryside for most of its life. Early during the tornado’s lifespan, it heavily impacted John and Myrna DuVall’s family farm. Two wooden barns were completely destroyed, with little evidence remaining of them […]
Colorado State Patrol Conducts Statewide Operation to Stop Distracted Driving
(COLORADO) – Over the past three years fatal and injury crashes have significantly increased across Colorado and the US. In 2022, Colorado lost 745 lives to traffic fatalities, the most roadway deaths in the state since 1981. Many of these crashes are caused by simple distractions. Whether your distraction is a cell phone, a quick […]
