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Several flu-shot clinics will Building skills through exercise:
make vaccine available here
Several more clinics remain in
the Mason County Health De-
partment's campaign against win-
ter influenza and pneumonia.
Tetanus shots will also be avail-
able at the following clinics:
• In Kamilche from 1 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 14, at the Lit-
tle Creek Casino.
* In Shelton from 9 a.m. to
noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, at the
Medicine Shoppe on Mountain
View across from Mason General
Hospital and from 9 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Octo-
ber 27, at the Mason County Se-
nior Activities Center at Ninth
and Railroad.
• In Matlock from 2 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 21, at Mary M.
Knight School.
Clinics at the Mason County
Health Department office in Ma-
son County Building IV down-
town are scheduled for 9 to 11:15
a.m. and 1 to 4:15 p.m. Friday,
October 15; Friday, October 22;
Thursday, October 28; and Fri-
day, October 29.
The cost for flu shots is $10;
the cost for pneumonia vaccina-
tions is $18, and the tetanus
booster will cost $5.
Medicare and Medicaid cover-
age, Johnson notes, will pay for
flu and pneumonia shots, but
Medicare does not cover tetanus
boosters.
Those with health-main-
tenance coverage such as Group
Health or Qual-med, Johnson
notes, must get their flu and
pneumonia shots through their
primary providers for them to be
covered. If they opt to get the
shots at one of the health depart-
ment's clinics, they will be billed
for the full fees.
Additional information is avail-
able by phone at 427-9670 (275-
4467 from North Mason lines),
Extension 400.
Many volunteer positions are
available in Mason County
through The Volunteer Center-
Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program. The following jobs are
()pen to people of all ages. Call
Beth Church at 426-3405 for in-
tbrmation on any of the jobs, re-
tbrring to the number at the end
of the item you're interested in.
• Alpine Way, an assisted liv-
ing (;stablishment in Shelton, will
welcome volunteers as musicians,
entertainers and readers to play
music, lead sing-alongs or read to
residents; serve as activities as-
sistants for cards, bingo, bowling,
exercise sessions, ceramics or
other activities; and youth volun-
teers to provide intergenerational
cmnmunication and companion-
ship for activities. (2001-2022)
• Adopt-a-Pet could use some
help with its monthly rummage
sale, sorting, cleaning and pricing
items for the once-a-month sale.
They could also use help hauling
unusable items to the dump.
(2083.-2153)
• A full-time volunteer is
needed to recruit other volunteers
for the America Reads/RSVP pro-
gram. A stipend is provided.
(0042-Anne or Beth)
• Hospice volunteers who care
are needed. Providence Sound-
ttomeCare is looking for people
who are kind, caring and would
like to help terminally ill persons.
The local hospice program offers
companionship to patients and
fhmilies, help with transportation
and errands, and respite for care-
givers. Clerical positions are also
available in the office. Training is
provided. (2018-2133)
• American Red Cross in
Mason County needs an office as-
sistant to answer phone calls and
receive walk-in clients for three
hours, mornings or afternoons.
This volunteer needs to be com-
passionate but firm to get along
with people who are under stress.
(2048-2127)
• Ombudsman for the Wash-
ington Long-Term Care Associa-
tion in Mason County. This per-
son will visit residents in nursing
homes to ensure that they are
properly taken care of in an en-
i
]00ew flrrivals
///l///Illl//1}1
Kay|a Vernay Rogge
was born on October 9 at Ma-
son Gen{ra] Hospital to Karina
and Tim Rogge of Shelton. She
weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and
was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Weldon and
Cynthia Depoe of Shelton, Peggy
and John Vansteeregem of Elbe,
and Daniel Rogge of Paducah,
Kentucky.
Orion James Yarbrough
was born on October 7 at Ma-
son General Itospital to Michelle
and Gary Yarbrough of Shelton.
He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces
and was 21 inches hmg. He joins
Tristen Yarbrough, age 22
months.
Grandparents are Dave and
Elaine Yarbrough, and Debbie
tlart.
Jamin Cruz Perry
was born on October 5 at Ma-
son General Hospital to Linet and
John Perry of Shelton. He
weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and
was 19V2 inches long.
Grandparents are Mike and
Barb Johnson of Shelton, JoAnn
Davis and Bill Lewis of Lake-
wood, and John and Cindy Perry
of Nevada City, Calitbrnia.
Maverick Austin Miller
was born on October 4 at Ma-
son General Hospital to Anna and
Roger Miller of Shelton. He
weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and
was 20 V2 inches long.
Grandparents are Thomas and
Glenda Miller, and Dennis and
Mary Hutchins, all of Shelton.
Great-grandparents are Phyllis
Phillips of Shelton, Shirley
Hutchins of Tacoma, and Adam
Kollar of Napa, California.
Alexandra Brynn Howe
was born on September 24 at
Saint Peter Hospital to Kim and
Gary Howe of Shelton. She
weighed 7 pounds, one-half ounce
and was 19 inches long. She joins
Aiysha Lynn, age 10V2, and
Alexis Briana, age 5.
Grandparents are Russ and
Debi Harvey of Shelton, Herb and
Diane Howe of Chehalis, and
Gary and Cathy Moody of Tum-
water. Great-grandparents are
Frank and Marcella Harvey of
Shelton, Chester and Betty Nagel
of Olympia, Art and Gene Bow-
man-Gunderson of Olympia, Wal-
ly and Mildred Moody of Olympia,
and Ermol Howe of Kennewick.
Dr. John V Rice, D.RM.
is celebrating
10 great years
of service in the
Shelton area, and
would like to extend
his appreciation to the
community for their
support.
Thank you!
joyable environment, help resolve
any disagreements, and ensure a
healthy environment for resi-
dents. Training is provided.
(2021-2069)
• Mason Nutrition Program
of Community Action Council
needs kitchen assistants to help
prepare food, pack up meals for
the homebound and serve over
150 seniors their meals - and
clean up the kitchen. A delivery
driver with a reliable car is also
needed to deliver meals to the
homebound. On-the-job training
is provided. (2055-0599)
• Chore team members are
needed by Catholic Community
Services to help those who can't
push a vacuum cleaner, bend over
to do laundry or need some help
with meal preparation. Also need-
ed is help with light plumbing
and carpentry and drivers to
transport seniors and the dis-
abled for shopping and medical
appointments. A driver's license
and a safe vehicle are needed;
mileage will be reimbursed.
(2006-2004, 2104)
• Chamber of commerce in
Shelton needs local ambassadors
to do receptionist duties, record
visits, maintain a brochure rack
and take messages. Knowledge of
pram
Mason County and the surround-
ing area is a must. So are pa-
tience, listening skills and the
ability to deal pleasantly with
out-of-towners. On-the-job train-
ing is provided. (2007-2001)
• Crisis Clinic needs crisis in-
tervention phone workers who
can answer calls from people in
emotional distress who need a lis-
tening ear, or people who need in-
formation and referral to human
services resources. Must be will-
ing to learn nonjudgmental active
listening, be fluent in English and
have transportation to Olympia.
Youth volunteers are also needed
for a teen care line. A year-long
commitment is required; exten-
sive training is provided. (2062-
2107)
• Harmony Hill of Union
would welcome an office assistant
to file, make copies, and deal with
mail, answer phones and do data
entry and a gardener to work
around the retreat center and
prepare gardens for winter. A
beautiful setting and on-the-job
training are provided. An electri-
cian to help consult on electrical
upgrades, and a handy person for
minor building repairs, will also
be welcomed. (2016-2082, 2075,
2077, 2079)
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Two dozen AA meetings are held
each week at 120 West Cots Street
in Shelton. They are scheduled
Thursdays (nonsmoking) at noon,
5:30 and 8 p.m.; Fridays (smoking)
at noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Saturdays
at noon (smoking) and 7:30 p.m. (for
newcomers and smoking); Sundays
(nonsmoking) at 8 a.m., noon, 5:30
and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays (smoking)
at noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays
(nonsmoking) at noon, 5:30 and 8
p.m. and Wednesdays (smoking) at
noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Other AA meetings are at 7 p.m.
Thursdays and Mondays at Saint
David's Episcopal Church, Third
and Cedar (nonsmoking, nonswear-
ing); 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Hoodsport
library; 7 p.m. Mondays at Matlock
Grange Hall; and 7 p.m. Tuesdays
at Skokomish Tribal Center.
Al-Anon:
Family group, noon Fridays,
Saint David's Church, Third and
Cedar.
Narcotics Anonymous:
8 p.m. Fridays at Mason General
Hospital; 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Bur-
germaster conference room in Shel-
ton; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at
Saint David's Church at Third and
Cedar (women's group).
Emotions Anonymous:
7 p.m. Mondays, Saint David's
Church, Third and Cedar.
Depressed Anonymous:
7 p.m. Tuesdays, Pershing Room,
Mason General Hospital.
Overeaters Anonymous:
7 p.m. Wednesdays, Saint David's
Church, Third and Cedar.
Adult Children of Alcoholics:
7 p.m. Wednesdays, McDonald's
meeting room, Olympic Highway
North.
Balance stressed during:
Physical Therapy Month
Throughout October, Mason tients with osteoporosis improve unsecured cords, as well a l
General Hospital's rehabilitation posture, strength and balance to lighting, can be corrected 'ae'
crease the risk Falls are e.,
the leading causes of u f0r
department will celebrate the Na-
tional Physical Therapy month
theme, "Health in Balance."
Cheryl Woods, physical thera-
pist at MGH and manager of the
rehabilitation department, says
the theme gives the department
the chance to highlight some of
the department's specialty areas.
Improving balance is a goal for
many of the hospital's patients,
including those who have had a
stroke, osteoporosis, neurodevel-
opmental delays or surgery on an-
kle, knee, hip or back, Woods
said.
Physical therapist Scott En-
sign, she instanced, teaches his
patients tai chi to improve bal-
ance. Woods has been helping pc-
prevent future bone fractures.
Physical therapist Andrea Mohrle
has helped patients with back in-
juries learn to do their activities
with balanced spine stabilization
and teaches those with knee-mus-
cle imbalance a taping technique
to correct the imbalance.
Occupational therapist Vikki
Alexander helps children learn
balance with muscle tone and do
many different activities. Physi-
cal therapy assistant Michael
Tero assists patients and helps
teach hospital staffers injury pre-
vention, with special attention to
proper back mechanics.
Therapists note that one in
four people over the age of 65 who
live at home will fall during the
next year. Clutter, loose rugs and
older Americans. 1
Tranquilizers, heart .and d.al"
pressure medicines, and $q
tering drugs, as well as IY
over-the-counter med_icalll1 .be' c
lclCur::s (h:wr.lsk of Iau is¢
smess, dizzi
slowed reflexes.
Building balance skill I [
exercises, such as toe, e: in I
leg rises done while e'i'[
straight and tall can-
crease balance. a ["
Other exercises, sucnhe ] i$"
circle sways, can also
prove balance. They sh: ai¢
done with a doctor s or P.
therapist's permission.
Durin.00 the next few months
you will have a chance to review
your health insurance coverage.
In order to have convenient
healthcare coverage, make sure
your health plan gives you
complete local healthcare
coverage. When selecting
healthcare coverage for your-
self, family or employees,
remember to ask
the question...
*Moll L< a coml)lete, Jbfl. servicc medicalJacility which
in(lud('. a 24 .hour emergency roon}, (in intensivc care unit,
ttuvc ma/()r surgery suites, two procedure rooms and an extensive
lapar( scopic surgery program. Other scvvices include physical therapy,
r('spirato(y therapy, out.patienL/inpatient therapy, diagnostic imaging
(includitg CT scan, ultrasound, .fluoroscopc echocardi(gram and nuclear medicinc), t
n I()dernfull service lat)oratoty, kflgor and defivety (with private birthing .suites), ()tt()k,,.g.V tt(l
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Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal. Thursday, October 14, 1999
Several flu-shot clinics will Building skills through exercise:
make vaccine available here
Several more clinics remain in
the Mason County Health De-
partment's campaign against win-
ter influenza and pneumonia.
Tetanus shots will also be avail-
able at the following clinics:
• In Kamilche from 1 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 14, at the Lit-
tle Creek Casino.
* In Shelton from 9 a.m. to
noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, at the
Medicine Shoppe on Mountain
View across from Mason General
Hospital and from 9 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Octo-
ber 27, at the Mason County Se-
nior Activities Center at Ninth
and Railroad.
• In Matlock from 2 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 21, at Mary M.
Knight School.
Clinics at the Mason County
Health Department office in Ma-
son County Building IV down-
town are scheduled for 9 to 11:15
a.m. and 1 to 4:15 p.m. Friday,
October 15; Friday, October 22;
Thursday, October 28; and Fri-
day, October 29.
The cost for flu shots is $10;
the cost for pneumonia vaccina-
tions is $18, and the tetanus
booster will cost $5.
Medicare and Medicaid cover-
age, Johnson notes, will pay for
flu and pneumonia shots, but
Medicare does not cover tetanus
boosters.
Those with health-main-
tenance coverage such as Group
Health or Qual-med, Johnson
notes, must get their flu and
pneumonia shots through their
primary providers for them to be
covered. If they opt to get the
shots at one of the health depart-
ment's clinics, they will be billed
for the full fees.
Additional information is avail-
able by phone at 427-9670 (275-
4467 from North Mason lines),
Extension 400.
Many volunteer positions are
available in Mason County
through The Volunteer Center-
Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program. The following jobs are
()pen to people of all ages. Call
Beth Church at 426-3405 for in-
tbrmation on any of the jobs, re-
tbrring to the number at the end
of the item you're interested in.
• Alpine Way, an assisted liv-
ing (;stablishment in Shelton, will
welcome volunteers as musicians,
entertainers and readers to play
music, lead sing-alongs or read to
residents; serve as activities as-
sistants for cards, bingo, bowling,
exercise sessions, ceramics or
other activities; and youth volun-
teers to provide intergenerational
cmnmunication and companion-
ship for activities. (2001-2022)
• Adopt-a-Pet could use some
help with its monthly rummage
sale, sorting, cleaning and pricing
items for the once-a-month sale.
They could also use help hauling
unusable items to the dump.
(2083.-2153)
• A full-time volunteer is
needed to recruit other volunteers
for the America Reads/RSVP pro-
gram. A stipend is provided.
(0042-Anne or Beth)
• Hospice volunteers who care
are needed. Providence Sound-
ttomeCare is looking for people
who are kind, caring and would
like to help terminally ill persons.
The local hospice program offers
companionship to patients and
fhmilies, help with transportation
and errands, and respite for care-
givers. Clerical positions are also
available in the office. Training is
provided. (2018-2133)
• American Red Cross in
Mason County needs an office as-
sistant to answer phone calls and
receive walk-in clients for three
hours, mornings or afternoons.
This volunteer needs to be com-
passionate but firm to get along
with people who are under stress.
(2048-2127)
• Ombudsman for the Wash-
ington Long-Term Care Associa-
tion in Mason County. This per-
son will visit residents in nursing
homes to ensure that they are
properly taken care of in an en-
i
]00ew flrrivals
///l///Illl//1}1
Kay|a Vernay Rogge
was born on October 9 at Ma-
son Gen{ra] Hospital to Karina
and Tim Rogge of Shelton. She
weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and
was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Weldon and
Cynthia Depoe of Shelton, Peggy
and John Vansteeregem of Elbe,
and Daniel Rogge of Paducah,
Kentucky.
Orion James Yarbrough
was born on October 7 at Ma-
son General Itospital to Michelle
and Gary Yarbrough of Shelton.
He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces
and was 21 inches hmg. He joins
Tristen Yarbrough, age 22
months.
Grandparents are Dave and
Elaine Yarbrough, and Debbie
tlart.
Jamin Cruz Perry
was born on October 5 at Ma-
son General Hospital to Linet and
John Perry of Shelton. He
weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and
was 19V2 inches long.
Grandparents are Mike and
Barb Johnson of Shelton, JoAnn
Davis and Bill Lewis of Lake-
wood, and John and Cindy Perry
of Nevada City, Calitbrnia.
Maverick Austin Miller
was born on October 4 at Ma-
son General Hospital to Anna and
Roger Miller of Shelton. He
weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and
was 20 V2 inches long.
Grandparents are Thomas and
Glenda Miller, and Dennis and
Mary Hutchins, all of Shelton.
Great-grandparents are Phyllis
Phillips of Shelton, Shirley
Hutchins of Tacoma, and Adam
Kollar of Napa, California.
Alexandra Brynn Howe
was born on September 24 at
Saint Peter Hospital to Kim and
Gary Howe of Shelton. She
weighed 7 pounds, one-half ounce
and was 19 inches long. She joins
Aiysha Lynn, age 10V2, and
Alexis Briana, age 5.
Grandparents are Russ and
Debi Harvey of Shelton, Herb and
Diane Howe of Chehalis, and
Gary and Cathy Moody of Tum-
water. Great-grandparents are
Frank and Marcella Harvey of
Shelton, Chester and Betty Nagel
of Olympia, Art and Gene Bow-
man-Gunderson of Olympia, Wal-
ly and Mildred Moody of Olympia,
and Ermol Howe of Kennewick.
Dr. John V Rice, D.RM.
is celebrating
10 great years
of service in the
Shelton area, and
would like to extend
his appreciation to the
community for their
support.
Thank you!
joyable environment, help resolve
any disagreements, and ensure a
healthy environment for resi-
dents. Training is provided.
(2021-2069)
• Mason Nutrition Program
of Community Action Council
needs kitchen assistants to help
prepare food, pack up meals for
the homebound and serve over
150 seniors their meals - and
clean up the kitchen. A delivery
driver with a reliable car is also
needed to deliver meals to the
homebound. On-the-job training
is provided. (2055-0599)
• Chore team members are
needed by Catholic Community
Services to help those who can't
push a vacuum cleaner, bend over
to do laundry or need some help
with meal preparation. Also need-
ed is help with light plumbing
and carpentry and drivers to
transport seniors and the dis-
abled for shopping and medical
appointments. A driver's license
and a safe vehicle are needed;
mileage will be reimbursed.
(2006-2004, 2104)
• Chamber of commerce in
Shelton needs local ambassadors
to do receptionist duties, record
visits, maintain a brochure rack
and take messages. Knowledge of
pram
Mason County and the surround-
ing area is a must. So are pa-
tience, listening skills and the
ability to deal pleasantly with
out-of-towners. On-the-job train-
ing is provided. (2007-2001)
• Crisis Clinic needs crisis in-
tervention phone workers who
can answer calls from people in
emotional distress who need a lis-
tening ear, or people who need in-
formation and referral to human
services resources. Must be will-
ing to learn nonjudgmental active
listening, be fluent in English and
have transportation to Olympia.
Youth volunteers are also needed
for a teen care line. A year-long
commitment is required; exten-
sive training is provided. (2062-
2107)
• Harmony Hill of Union
would welcome an office assistant
to file, make copies, and deal with
mail, answer phones and do data
entry and a gardener to work
around the retreat center and
prepare gardens for winter. A
beautiful setting and on-the-job
training are provided. An electri-
cian to help consult on electrical
upgrades, and a handy person for
minor building repairs, will also
be welcomed. (2016-2082, 2075,
2077, 2079)
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Two dozen AA meetings are held
each week at 120 West Cots Street
in Shelton. They are scheduled
Thursdays (nonsmoking) at noon,
5:30 and 8 p.m.; Fridays (smoking)
at noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Saturdays
at noon (smoking) and 7:30 p.m. (for
newcomers and smoking); Sundays
(nonsmoking) at 8 a.m., noon, 5:30
and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays (smoking)
at noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays
(nonsmoking) at noon, 5:30 and 8
p.m. and Wednesdays (smoking) at
noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Other AA meetings are at 7 p.m.
Thursdays and Mondays at Saint
David's Episcopal Church, Third
and Cedar (nonsmoking, nonswear-
ing); 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Hoodsport
library; 7 p.m. Mondays at Matlock
Grange Hall; and 7 p.m. Tuesdays
at Skokomish Tribal Center.
Al-Anon:
Family group, noon Fridays,
Saint David's Church, Third and
Cedar.
Narcotics Anonymous:
8 p.m. Fridays at Mason General
Hospital; 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Bur-
germaster conference room in Shel-
ton; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at
Saint David's Church at Third and
Cedar (women's group).
Emotions Anonymous:
7 p.m. Mondays, Saint David's
Church, Third and Cedar.
Depressed Anonymous:
7 p.m. Tuesdays, Pershing Room,
Mason General Hospital.
Overeaters Anonymous:
7 p.m. Wednesdays, Saint David's
Church, Third and Cedar.
Adult Children of Alcoholics:
7 p.m. Wednesdays, McDonald's
meeting room, Olympic Highway
North.
Balance stressed during:
Physical Therapy Month
Throughout October, Mason tients with osteoporosis improve unsecured cords, as well a l
General Hospital's rehabilitation posture, strength and balance to lighting, can be corrected 'ae'
crease the risk Falls are e.,
the leading causes of u f0r
department will celebrate the Na-
tional Physical Therapy month
theme, "Health in Balance."
Cheryl Woods, physical thera-
pist at MGH and manager of the
rehabilitation department, says
the theme gives the department
the chance to highlight some of
the department's specialty areas.
Improving balance is a goal for
many of the hospital's patients,
including those who have had a
stroke, osteoporosis, neurodevel-
opmental delays or surgery on an-
kle, knee, hip or back, Woods
said.
Physical therapist Scott En-
sign, she instanced, teaches his
patients tai chi to improve bal-
ance. Woods has been helping pc-
prevent future bone fractures.
Physical therapist Andrea Mohrle
has helped patients with back in-
juries learn to do their activities
with balanced spine stabilization
and teaches those with knee-mus-
cle imbalance a taping technique
to correct the imbalance.
Occupational therapist Vikki
Alexander helps children learn
balance with muscle tone and do
many different activities. Physi-
cal therapy assistant Michael
Tero assists patients and helps
teach hospital staffers injury pre-
vention, with special attention to
proper back mechanics.
Therapists note that one in
four people over the age of 65 who
live at home will fall during the
next year. Clutter, loose rugs and
older Americans. 1
Tranquilizers, heart .and d.al"
pressure medicines, and $q
tering drugs, as well as IY
over-the-counter med_icalll1 .be' c
lclCur::s (h:wr.lsk of Iau is¢
smess, dizzi
slowed reflexes.
Building balance skill I [
exercises, such as toe, e: in I
leg rises done while e'i'[
straight and tall can-
crease balance. a ["
Other exercises, sucnhe ] i$"
circle sways, can also
prove balance. They sh: ai¢
done with a doctor s or P.
therapist's permission.
Durin.00 the next few months
you will have a chance to review
your health insurance coverage.
In order to have convenient
healthcare coverage, make sure
your health plan gives you
complete local healthcare
coverage. When selecting
healthcare coverage for your-
self, family or employees,
remember to ask
the question...
*Moll L< a coml)lete, Jbfl. servicc medicalJacility which
in(lud('. a 24 .hour emergency roon}, (in intensivc care unit,
ttuvc ma/()r surgery suites, two procedure rooms and an extensive
lapar( scopic surgery program. Other scvvices include physical therapy,
r('spirato(y therapy, out.patienL/inpatient therapy, diagnostic imaging
(includitg CT scan, ultrasound, .fluoroscopc echocardi(gram and nuclear medicinc), t
n I()dernfull service lat)oratoty, kflgor and defivety (with private birthing .suites), ()tt()k,,.g.V tt(l
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on sta[]in 21 specialities, MGH has positioned it.selfto be" the pride ffthe atca!
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During Open Enrollment if you choose PacifiCare or QualMed, and one of the
primary care physicians listed below, you are also choosing Memorial Clinic Health
Network. With MCHN, there are over 2000 doctors available for you to see, including
specialists in every field. You and your family will benefit from the unparalled local
service of MCHN. Call today to see if the physician you choose is accepting new
patients or call for more information at 413-8402 or 1-800-788-MCHN.
Bozich, Christine MD
Brewer, Katherine MD
Butler, John V. MD
Dagan, Benigno-Waldo MD
Millard, Allen L. MD
Mixon, Jerry N. MD
Trucksess, Mark E. MD
Weber, Timothy J. MD
Wilson, Dor! H. MD
Penoyar, Christopher DO+
Schlauderaff, Mark L. MD
5on, Judith MD
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