“Now, I have to tell you, it’s an unbelievably complex subject…Nobody knew health care could be so complicated” (President Trump addressing National Governors Association, February 27, 2017). Couldn’t agree more with the President! Healthcare issues are nothing new, of course, but seem to get more complex and complicated each year. Health insurance coverage and policies,…
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Rampart, patient is in V-fib! We have lost the victim’s pulse, beginning CPR…Rampart, we have defibrillated victim; he has sinus rhythm. Squad 51 transporting. Out. (Roy DeSoto) If those words or that name sound familiar, then you must have been a fan of the TV show Emergency! in the 1970s. The series ran for several…
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Flu season is upon us! Anyone watching the evening news the past few weeks likely saw numerous reports on flu outbreaks in Nevada and around the country. Mineral County has not escaped the suffering. Visits to Mt. Grant for flu and flu-like symptoms have spiked significantly since the week before Christmas, most complaining of one…
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Dear Community, First, my thanks to the Mineral County Independent News for finding space each month for a column about Mt. Grant. Our hope is that we can address concerns and answer questions for families, patients and residents. After all, we are here to serve you. Good News! We are proud to announce that your…
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