By Mary-Justine Lanyon Washing your hands – simple hand hygiene – can help prevent infections. “Hand hygiene is critical,” says Emily Barnard, the infection prevention manager at Mountains Community Hospital (MCH). Her job is to ensure the hospital environment...
Mountains Community Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Lori Newman to its board of directors. Lori and her husband, Eric, also a mountain native, have enjoyed part-time residency in Lake Arrowhead for the past 13 years and recently made...
By Dr. Donald Tavakoli United HealthCare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health For many, the holiday season is a time filled with celebration and opportunities to connect with loved ones. The same season can also contribute to heightened stress,...
Mountains Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation., a Florida-based philanthropic organization renowned for advancing healthcare and medical research, with an emphasis on cancer and...
By Dr. Lisa Saul National Medical Director of Women’s Health at UnitedHealthcare If you’ve ever scheduled your child’s checkup before your own, you’re not alone. Women often shoulder the health responsibilities of the entire household – managing pediatric visits,...
As part of her lecture series on senior concerns, gerontologist Jacque Lauder considered Medicare: how it works and what to consider during the current open enrollment period, which concludes on Dec. 7. The Medicare choices made during open enrollment will go into...
