Author: Site Manager

Hospital Corner – July, 2019

Chocolate, vanilla or twist?  Those were the delicious choices for Lefa L. Seran SNF residents during our recent trip to the Eastern Sierra.  On the last Friday of June, we headed west toward the state line, across the Mono Basin, gearing down to make the steep climb up Tioga Pass.  Unlike our 2018 trip, the…
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Hospital Corner – June, 2019

Someone once defined generosity as the “habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return.”  Not sure who said that originally but he or she could have been describing some good people in this town.  Long story short: a few weeks ago, patient from Tonopah was transported here by ambulance.  After a day or two…
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Hospital Corner – April, 2019

As announced last month, Sharon Ruch MD will start seeing patients this June at the Mt. Grant Clinic.  Her first day is June 5.  Dr. Ruch’s planned schedule at this time is Wednesday through Friday every week.  Please call her office at the Clinic and speak to Paula (945-3668) to make an appointment.  We are…
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Respiratory – FAQ

Pulmonary Function Tests 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring Holter Monitor

Hospital Corner – May, 2019

May is always a special time at Mt. Grant General.  In particular, Hospital Week is a cherished tradition, with a host of special events for staff and volunteers.  The coincidence this week falls right before Armed Forces Day Weekend doesn’t hurt either.  Monday is employee breakfast day, where supervisors serve meals to their teams.  Very…
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Hospital Corner – March, 2019

If you are like me when it comes to good news and bad news, let’s deal with the unpleasant first.  My internal clock went haywire earlier this month during the spring forward to daylight saving time, and I somehow ended up watching CBS Sunday Morning. One of the first segments dealt with hospitals similar to…
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Hospital Corner – February, 2019

Emergency or Urgent?  No one should be surprised to hear that trips to the Emergency Room are far more expensive, on average, than walk-in Urgent Care or a Clinic appointment.  Recent data (2013) from the National Institutes of Health indicate that most Urgent visits cost about $100 to $150 (depending on co-pay, level of treatment,…
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Cardio-Pulmonary Services

Serving the entire facility from the Emergency Department to the Clinic, Long Term Care and Acute Floor, our Cardio-Pulmonary Department also provides outpatient services. Services include, but are not limited to: See Respiratory – Frequently Asked Questions for more info. For additional information about any of these services, please contact the Cardio-Pulmonary Department between 9:00am and 3:00pm, Monday through…
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Family Medicine

At the Mt. Grant Medical Building, the comfort and care of our patients is our major focus. We want to be your healthcare provider of “choice” — providing expert and cost effective care for our hometown. Use our direct line to get quick access to the Clinic: (775) 945-0709