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MORE CARE THAN YOU IMAGINED
Pioneers' history began in 1947 when Freeman Fairfield, a former resident of this community, approached the Rio Blanco County Commissioners about establishing a hospital. Mr. Fairfield worked with the Commissioners and a group of local citizens to build a hospital for the Meeker community. Opening its doors in 1950, Pioneers Hospital began offering acute health care and surgical services to the community. Today, Pioneers Medical Center is licensed through the Colorado State Department of Health, and is both Medicare and Medicaid-certified. We accept commercial insurance, most health plans, and self-pay. Financial arrangements may be set up through the Business Office.
In 1960, the Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing opened its doors for long-term care, made possible through the generosity of Lewis and Adelaide Walbridge. Attached to the north side of the hospital, the Walbridge Wing, with its 33 beds, provides long-term skilled nursing services to its residents. Through the Wing's rehabilitation services, exercise, and activity groups, each resident's care is individualized to meet his or her physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual needs. The Wing is also licensed by the Colorado State Department of Health, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans, and private-pay residents. Please visit the Walbridge Wing's individual page on this site.
A wide variety of health care services are delivered through Meeker Family Health Center. The MFHC originated in 1990 as a rural health clinic, and its physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistant, and staff continue to strive to meet our community's, workers and visitors' healthcare needs. Please visit MFHC's individual page on this site for more information, and visit our Physician Directory to locate a specific provider. |