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The Springs Resort Opens New Café
By Jesse Hensle The Springs Resort and Spa recently opened a Café to serve the public, resort guests, and hot springs soakers. The Café serves breakfast options, starting at 7 am, from lighter healthy selections such as; scones, muffins, fresh fruit, and oatmeal, to more satisfying grab-and-go items like breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and quiches. Hot tea, juices, smoothies, and a variety of house-blend Geothermal Inspired coffee are also available.
Springs Resort Simplifies Pricing for Hot Springs Access; Partners with ‘Empty Bowls’
By Jesse Hensle The Springs Resort and Spa has introduced new simplified pricing for hot springs access. Beginning in 2019, general admission pricing will be available for children and adults in addition to a la carte options. General admission provides single entry access to eighteen natural mineral hot spring pools. Access to the adult-only pools on the Relaxation Terrace, storage lockers, plush towels, and luxury robes can be added onto your package for an enhanced experience.
HIMSS Analytics Honors Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is proud to announce it has achieved Stage 7 of the Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM) from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Analytics. As a critical access hospital with 11 inpatient beds, seven emergency department beds, ancillary services and an outpatient rural health clinic, PSMC is the smallest independent hospital to achieve Stage 7 recognition, something only 6.5 percent of U.S hospitals have achieved.
Medical center’s new cancer center set to open Feb. 5
Medical center’s new cancer center set to open Feb. 5 By Jesse Hensle and Randi Pierce The first patients will be seen in Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s (PSMC) Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders on Feb. 5. The full version of this story is available in the print edition and e-edition of the Pagosa Springs SUN. Subscribe today by calling (970)264-2100 or click here. Follow these topics: Business, Medical, News, Top Stories This story was posted on February 1, 2018.
Pagosa Medical Center Open House Highlights New Cancer Center
To highlight ten years of service, the Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) hosted a community open house on Thursday, January 18. The event was an opportunity for the public to meet local physicians, see advancements in rural healthcare services, and to hear about the soon to open Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The open house included remarks from PSMC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rhonda Webb and Medical Director of Oncology, Dr. Bill Jordan.
Medical Center to Host ’10th Anniversary’ Community Open House Tomorrow
The Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) will host a community Open House tomorrow, Thursday January 18, from 5pm-7pm at PSMC on South Pagosa Boulevard. The open house will offer community members the chance to experience advances in healthcare at PSMC, meet local physicians and care team providers, and take a tour and see inside of the operating room.
USJHSD Receives Matching Grant for New Ambulance
Recently the Upper San Juan Health Service District received a matching grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment toward a new ambulance and EMS equipment. With an uptick in demand for emergency medical services the Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) EMS needs the additional ambulance to ensure coverage can continue to consistently be met. Currently, the district has a total of four ambulances.
PHOTO ESSAY: Inaugural ‘Pink Party’ Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
Last Thursday, October 19, Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) and The Springs Resort and Spa teamed up to present the first Pink Party to help raise awareness to the benefits of early detection when it comes to Breast Cancer. The community event was the culmination of Women’s Wellness Week at The Springs. Attendees listened to a brief doc talk by PSMC surgeon Dr. Lauri Medina, FAACS, and diagnostic radiologist Dr. Brenda Paris.
Congressman Tipton Tours New Pagosa Medical Center Clinic
Veteran’s Choice Program, Medicaid, and the future of healthcare were a few of the topics touched on at a round table conversation held at Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) on Wednesday, August 2. Participating were were Congressman Scott Tipton, PSMC Chief Medical Officer and future Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rhonda Webb, and Upper San Juan Health Service District (USJHSD) board members Mark Floyd and Greg Schulte.
Tipton tours PSMC clinic, participates in discussion | The Pagosa Springs SUN
Tipton tours PSMC clinic, participates in discussion Photo courtesy Jesse HensleJesse Hensle, U.S. Rep. Tipton, Dr. Rhonda Webb, Greg Schulte and Mark Floyd pose for a photo following a round table conversation at Pagosa Springs Medical Center on Aug. 2. By Jesse Hensle Special to The SUN Veteran’s Choice Program, Medicaid and the future of healthcare were a few of the topics touched on at a round table conversation held at Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) on Aug. 2.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Makes CEO Offer
The Upper San Juan Health Services District (USJHSD) Board of Directors has made an offer to Dr. Rhonda Webb to be the Chief Executive Officer at Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC). With over 30 years of Clinical and Administrative experience, Dr. Webb brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help PSMC to continue to grow and progress.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Names CEO FInalists
Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s CEO Brad Cochennet previously announced his planned retirement for January 31, 2018, and earlier this spring, PSMC began its search for its new CEO. As part of its search, PSMC received 208 applications for the CEO position. PSMC invited five candidates to participate in initial interviews; one candidate withdrew and PSMC’s Succession Planning Committee (comprised of two board members, three physicians and two administrators) interviewed four candidates.
PHOTO ESSAY: Community Celebrates PSMC Clinic Grand Opening
This past Saturday, June 17, local community members gathered for the Grand Opening of the new clinic at Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC). The day commenced with a group photo of PSMC employees and their family members and followed with the laying of a cornerstone by the local Pagosa Springs Masons Lodge #114 and Masonic Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Colorado.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Announces Opening of New Outpatient Wing
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is nearing completion of the new outpatient wing set to open this coming Monday, April 10. The soon to be unveiled addition has just a few remaining finishing touches before PSMC will seek its full Certificate of Occupancy from the Town of Pagosa Springs. Completion of the wing is part of Phase I of the medical center’s master facilities plan. A grand opening ceremony will be held on June 17 from 10am to 2pm.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center EMS Educates Students and Staff
Pagosa Springs Medical Center EMS recently completed two different outreach events with the Archuleta School District to help educate students and staff on what to do in the event of emergency. The educational workshops provided a framework for decisions and actions that should be made immediately after a medical need has been recognized. During the first event PSMC EMS worked with Pagosa Springs High School coaches and students to create an Emergency Action Plan for after-school activities.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center EMS Adds ‘Quick Response Vehicle’ to Fleet
Pagosa Springs Medical Center EMS held a ceremony to celebrate the addition of a new Quick Response Vehicle to their fleet. The gathering took place on the morning of October 20th at the PSMC Emergency Medical Services building. The funding for the QRV was donated to the Dr. Mary Fisher Medical Foundation, the supporting foundation for Pagosa Springs Medical Center, by James Masten and Cary Wilson. The multifunctional vehicle will be a valuable asset for rapid response to an emergency.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center EMS adds new quick-response vehicle to fleet
By Jesse Hensle Special to The PREVIEW Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) held a ceremony to celebrate the addition of a new quick-response vehicle (QRV) to its fleet. The gathering took place on the morning of Oct. 20 at the PSMC EMS building. The funding for the QRV was donated to the Dr. Mary Fisher Medical Foundation, the supporting foundation for PSMC, by James Masten and Cary Wilson.
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