Shortage of IV Fluids
Due to hurricane-related flooding and damage at Baxter International's North Cove manufacturing plant in North Carolina, there is a nationwide shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids, which is anticipated to last through January 2025. Memorial Hospital [...]
Why Learning About Breast Cancer Awareness is Crucial
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond individual cases. Understanding breast cancer and the importance of awareness can empower you to make informed [...]
Community Updates; Billing Processes
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County would like to acknowledge the long-standing concerns surrounding billing practices and we are eager to begin the process of regaining the trust and confidence of the community on this topic. [...]
September is Pain Awareness Month!
Understanding Pain Management: A Comprehensive Guide Pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can arise from various sources—whether it's from an injury, a chronic condition, or [...]
The Essential Back-to-School Checklist: Why Vaccinations and Physicals Are Crucial for Your Child’s Health
As summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, it’s essential for parents to ensure their children are ready not just with school supplies and new clothes, but also with a [...]
July is Health Vision Month!
It’s always important to take care of your eyes, to protect them and take preventive measures to preserve your vision. Eye health is often something people don’t think about as much, especially in comparison [...]
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Announces Leadership Changes
The Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, in conjunction with the Administration team, have announced that Rex Walk, Interim CEO, and Margaret Fontana, CFO, are no longer with the organization. Changes took [...]
What We All Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a progressive neurological disorder that leads to a continuous decline in memory, thinking, behavior, and social skills. Who is Affected by Alzheimer’s? Age and gender are [...]
Moving Forward; Strategic Objectives for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is taking several proactive steps to assist with financial viability and endurance amid increasingly challenging dynamics present in today’s healthcare environment. Thirty percent (approximately 600) of all rural hospitals [...]
MHCC Seeking RFP’s for Management
Project: Memorial Hospital of Carbon County CAH and associated clinics The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Management Steering Committee (“MHCC Steering Committee”) is seeking proposals from qualified healthcare companies to provide management and/or consulting [...]
Congratulations to Our 2023-2024 DAISY and TULIP Award Winner!
Last night we were honored to be able to award Kim Russell with the DAISY Award and Taya Morrell with the TULIP Award for 2023-2024. Both recipients are more than deserving of this recognition [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental health includes your emotional and social well-being, which influences how you think, feel and act. Having good mental health does not mean you will always be in a good mood or immune from [...]
MHCC Announces New Business Partner for Billing Services
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is pleased to announce that we have engaged a new business partner to help us provide excellent customer service to our patients through our billing office. After researching several agencies [...]
Sinus and Allergy Season is Upon Us!
It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air, and so are all of the things that can upset or irritate our sinuses, causing the over 100 million Americans who suffer from [...]