Mountains Community Hospital is grateful to the Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead Mountain Sunrise and the Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead for their donations of $4,000 each in support of the MCH Foundation. These contributions will go directly toward the purchase of a...
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Protecting the students’ teeth
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Dental professionals have often reiterated the fact that students with dental problems – cavities, abscesses, broken teeth – cannot sleep, eat or learn well as they are in pain. Enter HAFDRA – the nonprofit agency started by sisters...
California ranks 24th in America’s health rankings
By Dr. Dinelli Monson Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California California moved up two slots from 26 to 24 in this year’s America’s Health Ranking Report produced by the United Health Foundation. America’s Health Rankings is the longest running...
An observation about the VA disability investigation
By Mike Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer With a lifelong bent for objectivity and back story truth, I would like to offer some perspective on the Veterans Administration fraud investigations. These are tumultuous times and the myriad of lobbyists and message...
Rural Health Clinic earns 5-Star patient experience rating
Mountains Community Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic has received a 5-Star patient experience rating through the National Rural Rating System, based on patient feedback and established evaluation criteria. While the clinic is honored by the recognition, leadership and...
Strengthening social bonds during the holidays
By Dr. Nicole Brady Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and festivities are often the...









