Rural recruitment yields four new physicians to community
The hospital reports success in recruiting four new physicians and helping a fifth reestablish practice, with 1992 and 1993 recruitment costs totaling 216000. The new doctors generated over 200 admissions and more than 2 million dollars in revenue, while easing workloads for established staff. Local advocates urge more primary care training focused on rural areas, noting residency length delays and the need for rural enrollment pathways. Franklin County benefits from proximity to Lawrence and Kansas City, plus modern facilities. The goal remains to expand and retain physicians for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Gollier
Ottawa Family
Karlen Jones
University of Kansas Medical School
Franklin County
Lawrence
Kansas City
Helping Children Overcome Storm and Monster Fears
A Children’s Mercy Hospital column advises parents that most fears are age related and manageable without professionals. Use calm, factual guidance, model brave behavior, gradually confront feared stimuli, and avoid over reassurance or long lectures. Seek guidance if fears disrupt daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle Harris
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Harris
Doctors and health plans gap in private practices
ASHINGTON AP One third of private medical practices do not offer health coverage to nurses receptionists and office staff. Most workers obtain coverage personally or via spouses. 11 percent of medical workers are uninsured. AMA leaders caution about employer mandates due to costs while favoring universal coverage.
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Ashington
American Medical Association
AMA
Daniel H. Johnson Jr
Johnson
Metairie
House of Delegates
Understanding High Blood Pressure and Readings
High blood pressure can cause stroke heart attack and kidney damage but it can be treated and controlled. Blood pressure has two numbers systolic and diastolic representing the heart’s pumping pressure and the resting pressure. The readings vary daily and with activity and normal changes occur with excitement or rest. For questions contact Bob Bregant administrator Ran som Memorial Hospital Ottawa 66067 242-3344.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bregant
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main
Ottawa
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