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Recognizing the importance of healthcare close to home

By Mary-Justine Lanyon   “This is a celebration of you!” That is how Kim McGuire, the executive director of the Mountains Community Hospital Foundation, opened this year’s Summit Circle brunch. Included in her welcome were donors to the Foundation, Foundation...
Dry January and beyond: Stop drinking for your health

Dry January and beyond: Stop drinking for your health

By Dr. Archana Dubey Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California   Millions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January, simply choosing not to drink alcohol for the month. Because many Americans reported increasing their...

Take action, save a life

Take action, save a life

Rim Communities for Youth and Mountains Community Hospital are partnering to offer free community training on the administration of naloxone, also known as Narcan. In the training, participants will learn the symptoms of a possible opioid addiction or overdose....

Optima Health welcomes Kim Walker

Optima Health welcomes Kim Walker

Optima Health is excited to announce the addition of Kim Walker, a highly skilled family nurse practitioner, to Optima Health’s dedicated team in Lake Arrowhead. With a residency of 25 years in Lake Arrowhead, Walker is driven by a passion for providing compassionate...

The kids are home for the holidays How’s their mental health?

The kids are home for the holidays How’s their mental health?

By Dr. Archana Dubey Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California   As the holiday season approaches, students across the country are wrapping up their papers and exams for a long holiday break. For many, it is a time to rest, recharge and catch up with...

Preventing diabetes should be a priority at all ages

Preventing diabetes should be a priority at all ages

By Dr. Archana Dubey Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California   More than 96 million Americans live with a potentially life-altering condition, yet many of them are unaware they even have it. That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70 percent...

New registration and waiting area is now open

New registration and waiting area is now open

Mountains Community Hospital is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their brand-new registration and waiting area. The area was specially designed to make patients’ visit even more convenient and comfortable. As of Nov. 1, the facility began welcoming patients...

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