All Entries in the "Health" Category
Drug Take Back Set for October 22 at LPD
Media Release – October 18, 2016 The Lamar Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on October 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The program is designed for people with unwanted and unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those […]
Flu Season is Underway, Shots Available
Prowers County Public Health & Environment set up their tent for flu shots on the County Annex lawn to highlight the availability of the flu vaccine and the need for residents to protect themselves against the approaching flu season. Ten minutes is about all it takes to fill out a one page health form and […]
The Health Equity learning Series Comes to Lamar October 19
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, in partnership with the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC), the Colorado Trust is bringing the first Health Equity Learning Series (HELS) presentation to Lamar and Prowers County. The HELS is designed to increase public knowledge and awareness of health equity. Expert presenters discuss the factors that increase disparities in health care. […]
COAT DRIVE HELPS LOCAL PEOPLE IN NEED STAY WARM
Lamar High School DECA Program warming communities…one coat at a time. (Lamar, Colorado, October 6, 2016) – Nearly 50 million Americans are currently living in poverty. For these families and individuals, a warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot afford. Lamar High School’s DECA program invite(s) area residents to make a difference […]
County Taking Safety Precautions on Asbestos in Courthouse
October 11, 2016 – Media Release In the process of planning for a new HVAC system in the Prowers County Courthouse, a required asbestos inspection was performed. Asbestos-containing material was detected in a non-public access area. The area is sealed off and contained. We are taking the necessary steps to secure a company to perform […]
Budget Hearings Lead the Lamar City Council Agenda
Three public hearings were held to review and finalize municipal budgets for the approaching year. The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board, Lamar Utilities Board and Lamar City Council held the public hearings required to submit the budgets for public comment, and the Lamar Utilities Board conducted their budget review on October 11th. Angie Cue, Lamar Community […]
Lamar DECA’s Race Against Childhood Cancer
(Lamar Colorado, October 6, 2016) The Lamar football team and the Lamar DECA program are joining together for a week of childhood cancer awareness! On Tuesday, October 18, Lamar DECA’s Race Against Childhood Cancer will take place at Savage Stadium. We are currently acquiring sponsors from businesses within our community to donate to support teams […]
Two Injured in Kiowa County Fire Truck Rollover Accident-CSP UPDATE
Sunday, October 2, 2016 at approximately 1:52pm, CSP was notified of a single vehicle rollover crash on Hwy 96 at mile post 190 in Kiowa County, CO involving a Kiowa County Fire Truck. The crash location was approximately three miles west of Sheridan Lake, CO. The 1980 Chevrolet pickup that was converted into a fire […]
DOLA Announces Marijuana Impact Grant Awards, Otero County is Recipient
Denver, CO – Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 – Today the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Local Government announced the award of $985,760 to seven local governments as part of the Local Government Marijuana Impact Grant Program. Projects include equipment for law enforcement, training/education for school district staff and law enforcement officers, and youth […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Info Coming to La Junta-Lamar
LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO, September 30, 2016: Got Medicare? Got Questions? Just in time for Medicare Open Enrollment, Medicare 101 is coming to Southeast Colorado. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program will present three programs in our area October 17 and 18. On Monday October 17, SHIP will present Medicare 101 at the Woodruff Memorial Library, […]
Prowers County Flu Shots Schedule for 2016
Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics for 2016. Vaccine is plentiful and available for both children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, should not be used, therefore Prowers County Public Health & Environment will not […]
County to do Fact Finding for Potential Marijuana Ordinance
Prowers County Sheriff, Sam Zordel, met with the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss revamping the ordinance pertaining to regulations for growing, cultivating and processing marijuana in the county. Amendment 64, passed several years ago, legalized the sale of marijuana for recreational use and amendment 20 pertains to the use of marijuana for medical purposes. […]
Commissioners Plan for Future Arena Activities and COSI Grants for LCC
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed a date for next year’s Colorado Junior Rodeo Association’s finals with association president, Danielle Wollert. “We’re looking at a tight schedule for next August,” she explained, adding that the dates will overlap with the start of school next year and may coincide with the Sand and Sage Fair that will […]
PMC Open House Showcases Renovation Project
The end result of yearlong renovations to Prowers Medical Center was on display this past Thursday, September 22nd, during the hospital’s open house. Residents were taken to each of the five areas in groups of ten by hospital employees where they viewed the expanded facilities and were given an explanation of how the renovations will […]
Gas Leak Closes Prowers County Courthouse for Thursday
A gas leak was detected mid-morning, Thursday, September 22nd at the Prowers County Courthouse which prompted the evacuation of all personnel while a crew from Atmos Energy responded to the problem. As of one pm Thursday afternoon, the leak had not been repaired and according to Prowers County Administrator, Jo Dorenkamp, a decision was made to […]
