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GREELEY, Colo. (Nov. 8, 2024) – To overcome the rising national shortage of neurologists, North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) in Greeley recently piloted an increasingly popular solution, a new teleneurohospitalist program. Since its implementation in June 2023, hospitalized patients with neurology concerns such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders are seen daily by a neurologist via telehealth, with the support of specialized staff in the hospital. Patients dealing with vascular conditions now have access to advanced, specialized care with the addition of a new vascular surgeon at Banner Health, Timothy Fuller, MD, FACS, RPVI. Dr. Fuller joined Banner in August after relocating to Northern Colorado from Georgia and brings extensive expertise in treating vascular conditions. With over 15 years of experience in medicine, being a surgeon is Dr. Fuller's second accomplished career. After completing a degree in Electrical Engineering from the United GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Banner Health in Northern Colorado was recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) after achieving recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System, earning Committed to Care Excellence status.Over the last three months, Banner Health has collected data about the count of older adults who received a set of evidence-based elements of high-quality care, known as the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.Age-friendly health systems aim to: follow GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 26, 2024) – Banner Health has welcomed plastic surgeon David Schnur, MD, to the oncology team at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Centers located at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and McKee Medical Center in Loveland as well as Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Schnur will provide oncological reconstruction services to repair and restore physical distortions caused by all types of cancer or its treatments. In addition to seeing On Aug. 19, Banner Health and Weld Food Bank will work together to address hunger and restock the food bank shelves going into the fall and winter.
According to the Weld Food Bank, one in four people in Weld County are hungry, including one in three children. Additionally, families need income 3.5 times the federal poverty level to make ends meet in Weld County due to the higher cost of living in Colorado.
Stocked shelves at the food bank mean that those in need can go to either the Weld Food Bank GREELEY, Colo. (July 26, 2024) – Banner Hospice of Northern Colorado is hosting its annual peach sale fundraiser. Orders will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 9.The first crate of peaches is $45, while additional crates can be purchased for $40. Orders can be made online, by mail or in person. To order online, visit give.bannerhealth.com/palisadepeach. Orders can be mailed to Banner Hospice of Northern Colorado, 5628 W. 19th St., Suite 2, Greeley, CO 80634 with checks payable to Banner Hospice of Northern Lose-dose radiation therapy offers alternative treatment option for OA patientsGREELEY, Colo. (June 19, 2024) – Banner Health has welcomed radiation oncologist Mark Dziemianowicz, MD, MBA, DABR, to the team at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) in Greeley and McKee Medical Center in Loveland. Dr. Dziemianowicz recently moved to Loveland after working as a radiation oncologist at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for the past three years.Dr. Dziemianowicz attended Local cardiac electrophysiologist improving quality of life for patients with atrial fibrillationGREELEY, Colo. (May 28, 2024) – Last month David Bicknell, DO, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Banner Health, performed the first eight implantations of the new WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device at North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) in Greeley. NCMC is the first hospital in Northern Colorado to offer this latest LAAC technology designed to reduce stroke risk and serve as an
Banner Health completes successful pilot of teleneurohospitalist program
Banner Health welcomes new vascular surgeon
Banner Health in Northern Colorado earns highest recognition as Age-Friendly Health System
New Banner Health plastic surgery clinic to focus on oncological reconstruction
Upcoming food drive at NCMC, supporting the Weld Food Bank
Annual peach sale will benefit Banner Hospice of Northern Colorado
New radiation oncologist revives time-tested osteoarthritis treatment
First patients receive new stroke-reducing device at Banner North Colorado Medical Center
