By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to the Alpine Mountaineer When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover: How to deal with emotions What to do about...
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5 questions to ask before choosing a health plan
By Rhonda Randall, D.O. Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual Millions of Americans review their health plan options during open enrollment each fall, often the only time they can choose or change coverage. Choosing a health plan can...
Helping students achieve good oral health
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Making sure students’ teeth and gums are healthy is important for a number of reasons. If a student has a deep cavity or an abscess, they are most likely in severe pain. Because of that pain, they cannot eat properly and are unable to get...
Deactivation bags available for medications
In response to limited options for local safe and responsible medication disposal, Rim Communities For Youth will now be distributing Deterra deactivation bags to all Rim communities. The Deterra system deactivates prescription drugs, pills, patches, liquids, creams...
Take possible bat exposures seriously
Mountains Community Health is reminding residents to use caution around bats and seek prompt medical guidance following any possible exposure. Bat-related visits occur every year, but the hospital is currently evaluating more patients than usual for possible...
MCH Le Grand Picnic takes a pause
Submitted by Kimberly McGuire Executive Director, MCH Foundation For more than three decades, Le Grand Picnic has brought our community together in support of local healthcare. It has raised countless dollars for Mountains Community Health while creating a...









