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Following a year of drastic changes and isolation, the mental health of all community members — children, teenagers, adults and elders — has been affected in some form. After living through a pandemic for over a year, it’s important to reflect on how you and your family’s mental health might have been impacted. May is [...]
Spring is in the air, which means that with the blooming of the flowers and longer days come the dreaded itchy noses, watery eyes and uncontrollable sneezing. More than 65 million Americans suffer from some type of asthma or allergies, either having one or both of these conditions. Not all allergies are “seasonal,” and they [...]
Every Kid Healthy Week will be recognized next week from April 26 to 30 as a way to celebrate health and wellness achievements for school-aged children across the nation. It is a week that focuses on teaching the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, self-care, emotional health and everything else that leads to an overall [...]
In an effort to encourage individuals to properly dispose of unused medications, National Drug Take Back Day will be held Saturday, April 24, across the country, including locally in Prowers County. The event will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 at the Lamar Police Department, 102 E. Parmenter St. To participate and [...]
In honor of Doctor’s Day on March 30, Prowers Medical Center is celebrating our dedicated team of providers who offer integral services to our community. Now more than ever, their service and hard work is valued in keeping our community safe and healthy. We appreciate everything you do! Despite the challenges induced by the pandemic [...]
After an unexpected cancellation last year, Prowers Medical Center will host its annual Health Fair this spring in a new format to ensure all community members can receive the care they need, when they need it most. This year, the Prowers Medical Center Health Fair will run over the course of a four-month period from [...]
Provider Feature – Allison Buck, FNP The newest addition to the Prowers Medical Center Family Medicine team has close ties to the hospital — she was born there. Allison Buck, MSN, FNP-C, is the newest provider who will visit with Prowers Medical Center patients as their family nurse practitioner. She was born at the [...]
Winter brings more than just cold air and shorter days; there are several illnesses that peak during the snowier months between November and March. It’s an annual ritual: we rev up for flu season in October and prepare for our children’s sick days when there’s snow on the ground. It’s not that viruses and bacteria [...]
In response to the diverse community in Prowers County and surrounding communities, Prowers Medical Center continues its positive movement in making great strides and changing the community’s perception about their local health care services. Internal programs at the hospital have increased awareness among health care providers and staff regarding different cultural backgrounds and health disparities [...]
It can be tempting to want to drastically change your health habits at the start of a New Year. Whether it’s shedding a few pounds, lowering your cholesterol or simply visiting with a physician more regularly, it’s easy to want either speedy or immediate results that are mindless. Unfortunately, that’s just not realistic, and it’s [...]
