At the moment (late May) there are zero positive COVID-19 cases in Mineral County. Great news. Also, our current county vaccination rate is just over 37%; could be better but ranks as second highest county rate in the state (after Washoe). Nearly two-thirds of Hospital staff are vaccinated, which compares well to other rural hospitals. …
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Everything returns to normal May 1st—right? That’s when our governor says each county can decide to fully reopen if they wish, so pandemic is over! Not so fast. The reality is that as long as county vaccination rate remains under 35%, new COVID-19 variants keep popping up, and mask-wearing remains optional for most, then look…
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How quickly the world has changed. COVID-19 cases have dropped off the charts since January. Why? Not because everyone suddenly became mask-compliant, began washing their hands religiously, or maintained six feet of separation while in public spaces. You know why. Whether you believe that COVID-19 is real, that vaccines are effective and safe, or that…
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Last month’s “super-spreader” event that resulted in COVID-19 infection spike is behind us, county positivity rate is lowest it has been since last fall—so, are we through with pandemic? Hardly! The finish line may be faintly visible on the distant horizon but still a long way to go before we get there and life returns…
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It may be a new year but still feels like 2020; guess that’s why this month is named after a Roman god with two faces—one looking ahead, the other to the past. January seems much like the prior ten miserable months. Many of us won’t celebrate a new year until this pandemic is behind us. …
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May your days be merry and bright! For Lefa L. Seran nursing home residents, the past month was anything but—more dark and lonely due to the pandemic, but that changed on the Monday evening before Christmas. On a clear starry night (Jupiter and Saturn adding to the sparkle), several residents joined staff in search of…
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November, like 2020 in general, won’t be missed. That said, the goal for this month’s column is to share as much factual information as possible with you in regard to COVID-19 and its impact on the hospital, community and—most of all—our nursing home. The numbers will certainly change (likely for the worse) by the time…
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Benjamin Franklin’s oft-quoted line “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” is only partly true. There is one more certainty—change. As much as we resist or ignore, it is ultimately inevitable. This is true at Mt. Grant General as well. For decades, emergency department providers worked directly for…
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Mt. Grant General Hospital and Intermountain Healthcare Bring Critical Care to Mineral County Starting November 2020, Hawthorne can now treat adult patients suffering from life threatening conditions through a new partnership with the Intermountain Telehealth Critical Care program. The Intermountain TeleHealth Adult Critical Care Program was first developed to help rural hospitals safely retain patients…
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MGGH Hospital Week 5K run/walk Information Date: April 1st. 2022 Start Time: 4 PM, at Build 8 of MGGH Mt Grant’s annual 5k walk/run event. Themed on April Fools day, there will be a preordained path for participants to follow. There will be a water station, and a complimentary BBQ afterwards. If you want a…
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