Press Releases and News at
East Morgan County Hospital

Contact: Laurie Cox
Phone: (970) 842-6202
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Brush Family Medicine to offer H1N1 vaccines to eligible individuals on Nov. 19
BRUSH, Colo. (Nov. 16, 2009) — Brush Family Medicine will offer H1N1 vaccinations to eligible members of the community on a first-come, first-served basis this Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Acid Reflux the November Lobby Lecture topic
BRUSH (Oct. 29, 2009) – Your stomach feels hot and there is a burning sensation in your throat. Need relief from heartburn or is it acid reflux? The East Morgan County Hospital surgeons, Thomas Bryant, MD, and Lawrence Schoelkopf, MD, invite area residents to join them Nov. 12 for the next Lobby Lecture Series topic: Acid Reflux.

Manicures, Massages, and Mammograms
BRUSH (Oct. 9, 2009) – East Morgan County Hospital is excited to bring you a fun, relaxing event that will also help you monitor your breast health.  Women can experience a day of pampering with free massages and free manicures. Most importantly, we will be offering digital mammogram screenings.

EMCH gets grant for surgery expansion
BRUSH, Colo. (Sept. 22, 2009) -- During a presentation last week, East Morgan County Hospital received its first grant award for a project that would expand and remodel the hospital’s surgery center.

H1N1: When to visit the doctor
BRUSH, Colo. (Sept. 18, 2009) – Now that H1N1 flu seems to be affecting more Morgan County residents, East Morgan County Hospital and Brush Family Medicine want to help you decide when the time is right to seek help, whether it’s a call to the doctor, a visit to urgent care or truly an emergency that should be cared for at the hospital.

East Morgan County Hospital Celebrates National Rehabilitation Week
BRUSH, Colo. (Sept. 18, 2009) – The East Morgan County Hospital Rehabilitation department will be celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness the week of Sept. 21-25. This year’s theme is “Rehab: The Power to Change Lives.” This theme draws focus on the satisfaction that rehabilitation professionals gain from assisting and helping others improve their quality of life.

East Morgan County Hospital Foundation Scholarship Winner announced
BRUSH, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2009) — The East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH) Foundation announced the 2009 Scholarship award to a student in the Brush area who is continuing her medical education.   Shira Leal, a phlebotomist technician at EMCH, has received a $500 scholarship to advance her medical training. 

EMCH implements new visitor guidelines for flu season
BRUSH, Colo. (Sept 5, 2009) — East Morgan County Hospital has announced that it is implementing new visitor restrictions as an additional precautionary measure to ensure a safe environment for patients and protect patients, visitors and employees during the influenza season.

Anesthesia is next Lobby Lecture Topic
BRUSH, Colo (Sept. 2, 2009) – The East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH) anesthetist, Ellen Harper, CRNA, invite area residents to join them Sept. 10 for the next Lobby Lecture Series topic: Anesthesia.

Blood Drive Scheduled for Sept 2
BRUSH (Aug. 13, 2009) – East Morgan County Hospital will be holding a blood drive on Sept. 2 at the hospital.

East Morgan County Hospital welcomes new staff, part 1
BRUSH, Colo. (July 28, 2009) -- Since January of this year, East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH), Brush, has welcomed several new staff members. Following is the first in a series introducing new personnel at the health care facility.

Banner Health Western Region director wins risk management award
BRUSH, Colo. (July 16, 2009) – Banner Health’s director of Risk Management for the Western Region, Lynn Runyan, was recently named “National Risk Management Professional of the Year” by the National Association of Insurance Women.

Supplemental events add to Brush Rodeo
FORT MORGAN, Colo. (July 7, 2009) -- Members of a group from East Morgan County Hospital/Brush Family Medicine bare all during the Independence Day Parade in Brush. The group was the first-place winner of the bands and drill teams category. 

Patients receive help with difficulties in swallowing
BRUSH, Colo. (June 30, 2009) –Swallowing food and liquids is not automatic for an estimated 6 to 10 million Americans. This condition is called dysphagia and can involve difficulty chewing, keeping food and liquids in the mouth, and moving food and liquids safely from the mouth to the stomach.

East Morgan County Hospital offers therapy for incontinence
BRUSH, Colo. (June 30, 2009) – Incontinence, although extremely common in the United States, is one of those topics that people avoid.

Code STEMI available for Heart Attack Victims
BRUSH, Colo. (June 17, 2009) – This year, about 1.4 million people will suffer a heart attack. Approximately 400,000 of those heart attack victims will experience a STEMI – a complete block in blood flow to a portion of the heart. Unless steps are taken quickly to eliminate the block and restore blood flow to the heart, the patient is at a greater risk of dying or becoming debilitated.

East Morgan County Hospital Goes Tobacco Free June 1
BRUSH, Colo. (May 22, 2009) – East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH) is taking a step toward improving the health and wellness of its employees, medical staff, patients, and their families. Beginning Monday, June 1, 2009, EMCH will become a tobacco-free campus.

East Morgan County Hospital Tops Colorado HCAHPS
BRUSH, Colo.  (Apr. 13, 2009) – East Morgan County Hospital has earned the state’s highest ranking in a section of recent publicly reported hospital patient surveys.

Learn Your Numbers at the 9Health Fair on April 25
BRUSH Colo. (Apr. 10, 2009) – Number are important for everyone, whether it is for your job, your personal life, or your health.  The 9Health Fair is an excellent way to find out what your health numbers are and how those numbers affect you. East Morgan County Hospital is pleased to partner with the 9Health Fair again this year. On Saturday, April 25, from 7 to 11 a.m., Morgan County Fairgrounds will be the place to find out what those numbers mean to you. 

East Morgan County Hospital mammography passes state review
BRUSH, Colo. (Feb.19, 2009) – The Radiology Mammography department at East Morgan County Hospital has passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) State inspection for CR Digital Mammography with zero deficiencies.  This is the only CR Digital Mammography unit in Morgan County.

East Morgan County Hospital 9Health Fair
BRUSH,Colo. (Feb. 19, 2009) – Below 100. Under 200. One hundred twenty over 80.  Do you know what these numbers mean? You should. They are ideal levels for glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Banner Health’s Colorado hospitals receive water purifying system
BRUSH, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2008) – All four Banner Health hospitals in Colorado are receiving $1,700 water purification systems in November and December, compliments of the Colorado Rural Health Center.