“For cancer awareness, we are bringing something new to the community this year,” Stephanie Hinkle, Director of Strategic Operations, Foundation Director of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) said. “It is called Mammos and Mimosas and is scheduled for October 19 at the Depot Station in Rawlins.”
She said it would start at 10 a.m. and go until 12 p.m.
The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) had a bit of good luck according to Stephanie Hinkle, Director of Strategic Operations, Foundation Executive Director of MHCC, when Kristel Lessard inquired if there were any internal medicine positions available.
“This just doesn’t happen,” Hinkle said. “It is like a gift.”
The Medicine Bow Clinic celebrated on May 3 to unveil the new metal sign created by local resident Tim Heward. There were refreshments for the ceremony and although the wind was blowing strongly, it did not deter the sign’s presentation by the clinic’s board and staff.
Margaret Fontana is the newest addition to the team at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC), stepping into the crucial role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Residents of Hanna, Saratoga, and Encampment have an opportunity to prioritize their health and well-being as Wyoming Health Fairs (WHF) announces the availability of low-cost wellness screenings in these communities.
A new visiting provider will soon be seeing patients on a monthly basis at the North Platte Valley Medical Center. Dr. Oleg Ivanov, M.D., F.A.C.C., a cardiology specialist from Wyoming Cardiopulmonary Services, PC in Casper, will join our roster of visiting specialists at NPVMC in Saratoga beginning April 9th.
The Platte Valley Kiwanis is set to host a blood drive in collaboration with Vitalant, a leading nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organization, on March 19, 2024. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church located at 111 North 7th.
A new medical professional has come to Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) who specializes in wound care.
Sophie Baxter has extensive experience in this field of medicine although she said when she was younger, her goal was to be a veterinarian. After she worked in an animal rescue, Baxter had her heart broken too many times to make it a career.
Julie Freeman came from Texas to work at a clinic in Northern Carbon County. She bought a home in Hanna sight unseen and packed up a trailer. She left behind her 37-acre ranch and headed north.
Julie Freeman replaced Peggy Lake, who was the medical provider for the Hanna Clinic until mid-December.
MHCC wishes to inform the citizens of Hanna and the surrounding areas of the following changes regarding clinical care options due to recent changes in provider coverage.
Working in lunchrooms, I have children with either a wheat allergy or something more troubling, called Celiac disease. Celiac is an illness caused by one’s immune system to gluten. What is gluten? Anyone who makes bread knows that you want it stretchy. You want to be able to put your finger into the dough and have it bounce back after letting it rest for a bit. What causes this reaction is the gluten. It is a protein found in wheat, barley or rye.
