There’s enough doom and gloom in the news but one statistic I read recently really hit home: since 2010, 94 rural hospitals have closed across the country, which averages to about ten a year. To give true meaning to that number, ten small towns lost their local hospital. Ten communities lost a major employer: hospitals…
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With holidays coming to a close, time to focus on the new year ahead—and what a year it promises to be. 2019 will be a year of change at Mt. Grant. While most of us do not like change, it often brings opportunities for improvement. That’s just what we have in mind for your local…
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The holidays are upon us—ready or not. In a blur, Halloween blends into Thanksgiving, which steps aside for Christmas. Rest assured Auld Lang Syne will be on the radio soon! One day we have candy-collecting school children parading in costume for our SNF residents; the next, turkey and cornucopia decorations adorn offices and hallways; then…
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On a beautiful Thursday earlier this month, as the first frost of the autumn covered the Sierra, several Lefa L. Seran residents traveled to the extreme western edge of the Great Basin. Our destination: Lundy Canyon. Our purpose: sightseeing at the height of fall leaf colors among the aspen, cottonwood, and willows. The transition from…
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Random Acts of Kindness—Part 1: Even the most cynical among us likes a heartwarming story now and then; hope you enjoy this as much as I did when first shared. During a recent shopping trip to Fallon, Lefa L. Seran SNF residents stopped for lunch at Jerry’s. After a relaxing meal and pleasant change of…
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It is official! Mt. Grant General’s Community Paramedicine program is state approved (finally!) as of mid-August, and already providing care at home to Medicaid patients with chronic health issues. Though our primary focus is on patients who frequently appear in the emergency room and/or call 911, we aim to expand over time to help as…
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Have you had an opportunity to call the Mt. Grant-REMSA Nurse Health Line yet? Initial reports are that callers like the ease of connecting with an experienced nurse, and even more so the quality of medical advice they receive. This is a free service to all community members in Mineral County and surrounding areas. No…
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Busy time at your local hospital—with no sign the pace will let up anytime soon. But help is on the way! Pleased to announce that Dr. Francisco Dofeliz will be returning next month; many of you may remember him from his first stint here before leaving in 2015. Glad to have him back. He will…
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Many are probably not aware that May is “Older Americans Month.” Cannot stress how important such recognition is for our seniors; President Trump recently acknowledged the debt we owe them when announcing the May designation: During Older Americans Month, we recognize and celebrate those Americans who have spent decades providing for the next generation and…
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It’s 2 a.m. Your three-year old has a fever, sore throat, body aches. Over-the-counter pediatric cold medications don’t seem to be working. What do you do? If you live in Mineral County, you will soon be able to get professional medical advice over the phone—perhaps saving you a trip to the emergency room. Beginning in…
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