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Show & n Better Image, Lower Prices (Continued from front page) months, said Mr. Stahli. "But as for the possibility of reducing rates, wed first have to construct a computer program capable of organizing the thousands of services the hospital offers. But even with the computer program, a rate reduction may not happen. Mr. Stahli and Mr. Hunt said Tooele Valley Hospital is very in new equipment. "And the cost of medical equipment is unbelievable, absolutely incredible. This is partially responsible for the high-cost- s of medical care. But elaborate, expensive equipment does more than keep a hospital accredited and competitive. It also attracts new physicians and specialists. Front hospitals. Certain areas are still over-pricebut the hospital is working to make the necessary corrections. Strong Recruiter "Were stronger1 than ever, said Mr. Hunt. "Until recently, Tooele County had one surgeon and general practitioners that dedicated themselves to the people of this with Wasatch d, Its A Business a hospital is a business, Mr. Hunt. "And in order to "But said keep valley. "But now we have a urologist, an our doors open, we have to turn around a profit for the facility. "But what we dont understand is where people get the idea that this hospital is making money, said Mr. Stahli. "We havent seen a cash flow. And if there was one, the money doesnt go into our pockets. It goes back into the hospital for improvements and new equip- obstetrician, an internist, an anesthetis, a respiratory therapist, a radiologist, a maxillofacial surgeon and another general surgeon. "If it werent for the new equipment at the hospital, we wouldnt have been able to recruit these new doctors, for naturally they would prefer to work at a modernized hospital. ment. And ments Nonetheless, even with new equipment and specialized physicians, Mr. Hunt and Mr. Stahli agree that Tooele Valley Hospital has problems. "But were playing catch-up- , said Mr. Hunt. "The hospital has seen little change since 1952. Were far from perfect and may never be, but everyone is together. He adds, "The board, staff and the importance of improveand new equipment cannot be emphasized enough. According to Mr. Hunt, the livelihood of a hospital depends on its ability to acquire new and improved services. "Its a different ball game than what it was ten years ago, said Mr. Hunt. "In order to be acredited and compete today, you have to invest 5A COMMODORE open-channe- e said Mr. Kearns. "We have a first-rat- e facility here in Tooele County and people should recognize this. Those who insist on going to Salt Lake City for medical care are just hurting themselves, he added. Mr. Hunt and Mr. Stahli share ls aspects, concern has been 3. & what this hospital was like two years ago, or even ten years ago, ex- pressed about the effect Holy Cross would have on Tooele Valley Hos- the same view. They want the pitals success. According to Mr. Stahli, that concern is unwarrant- countys hospital to provide only the finest quality care. "We want to run the hospital as if we were patients ourselves, said Mr. Hunt. "And the more community support we get, the better this hospital will become. This is the peoples hospital, and we dont want anyone to forget that, Mr. Hunt said. ed. "Weve heard people say that Holy Cross would send many of the patients to Salt Lake City, hurting our hospital in the process,, said Mr. Stahli. "This isnt the case. Having Holy Cross here has been a valuable resource, and theyre equally interested in seeing our hospital do well. If not, they wouldnt be here. Doctors Decision LIFE Life is not to be handled casually. It is potential that needs ones best endeavor. If the best is not Peter Kearns, a veteran Holy Cross administrator managing Tooele Valley Hospital, felt that the idea of Holy Cross sending patients deliberately to Wasatch Front hos- Without Steam or shampoo, our carbonated cleaner will quickly remove those stubborn spots and stains. Chem-Dr- y not only has superior cleaning power, but dries in MINUTES, and leaves NO sticky residue! Call Pynes Chem-Dr- y put into life, then life becomes wasted possibly, a bore and a failure. - Strait Lines by C. Neil Strait r- f: pwV5-s- iS w -v 6 set-u- possible The county receives the latest in health care techniques from Holy 18.95 th. "Waoritousn i 4 y ' Crosss vast information resources, and still maintains complete control of the hospital. And because of this type of system now operating at the hospital, Mr. Kearns is convinced that Tooele Valley Hospital is equal to anything on the Wasatch Front in Nfrapio 's recQro In Tit. Front of said Com- missioner Bracken. "Everyone is pleased with the degree of communication between staff, board, county and management. And as long as you can keep of communication going, good changes will happen. Honest comand its munication is the best happening at the hospital. But even with these positive managements. Mr. Kearns emphasizsed that Tooele Valley Hospital is not a Holy it is the countys Cross operation is the best and that operation Model 1525 Graphic Printer Datasette $66 VIC-2- 0 $99 Assorted 24 No. Main, "The progression of improve- ments has been great, Y CARPET CLEANING quality medical care. First Rate Doctors "The doctors in this community rate as good as any Salt Lake City doctor," said Mr. Kearns. "And these doctors are not recognized by the community for this. They are a group of extremely hard workers, dedicated to the area. As for the image Tooele Valley Hospital has had to contend with over the years, Mr. Kearns has the solution. "People have got to forget about Hunt. H CHEM-DR- rt PRINTER Cartridges management are committed to improving the hospital the best and most affordable way. Its actually exciting to watch things happen with everyone working together. Great Progress Lee Bracken, county commissioner and hospital board member, shares the same feelings with Mr. pitals was absurd. "Physicians are the only one who can refer a patient to a hospital in Salt Lake City, not Holy Cross, said Mr. Kearns. "Yes, we are an acute, immediate care hospital only, having to send intense patients like an open-heapatient, to Salt Lake City. But that is still a doctors decision. Not the 2 DAYS ONLY! Friday A Saturday VIC 20 PYNES 882-041- 4 yyy . FRIDAY & SATURDAY JULY 1ST & 2ND ALL SPRING AND SUMMER MERCHANDISE MARKED DOWN FOR THIS BIG EVENT! Old Fashioned Prices 'STrl'V o FRI., JULY 1st & SAT., JULY 2nd TOP QUALITY VALUES FROM EVERY DEPT. tTrrj in i ii in AND MUCH MORE ALL REDUCED . . 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