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Show Page6 care cases increase at IHC The young family didn't have insurance or funds to pay for the medical costs of their premature man year-ol- d didnt have the financial means to pay for treatment of injuries from an accident. But these people and many others were recipients last year of charitable health services from Intermountain Health Care (IHC). In 1997, IHC hospitals and clinics in the Intermountain West treated 48,8 6 patients on a chari- Ephraim and charged with DUI. Bail: $1,500. Aug. 17: Kirk L. Olson, Moroni, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the UHP and charged with DUI. Bail: $1,500. Aug. 18: Brett Blaine Stallings, Provo, was arrested at SR 89 MP 248 by the UHP and charged with DUI. Bail: $1,500. Aug. 18: Deonne Smith, Provo, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department and charged with DUI and two warrants. Bail: $6,150. Aug. 20: Craig Monson Cloward, Mt. Pleasant was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police and charged with DUI, Carrying concealed weapon. Bail: $1,685. Aug. 21: Brent Marlow Thomas, Wales, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police The following information has been received from the Sanpete County Jail Booking Report. Aug. 13: Shane Milo Nay, Fayette, was arrested in Fayette by the AP&P and charged with pos- session of Methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, theft, escape from custody. Bail: $ , 0. Aug. 16: Roberto Idelfonso 1 1 1 Candelario, Coalville, was 1 ar- rested in Moroni by the Moroni Police and charged with DUI, Open Container. Bail: $1,600. Aug. 16: Emiliano Garcia Medina, Ephraim, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant table basis. This compares to Police Department and charged with DUI, open container, no driv43,549 charitable cases in 1996, increase of ers license, no insurance and false representing a one-yeinformation to officer. Bail: 12 more than percent. The value $2,040. of the care exceeded $26 million. Aug. 16: Justin Lee Butcher, Charity care does not include Heber City, was arrested by the Department and charged with write-off- s for bad debt (people Ephraim Police Department in DUI. Bail: $2,680 unwilling to pay). IHC incurred more than $53 million in bad debts in 1997. At IHCs Sanpete Valley Hospital, charity cases increased from 569 during 1996 to 742 in 1997. The value of the charitable services was more than $58,000. A central part of II ICs mission is to provide quality care to those with a medical need, regardless of ability to pay, said William Nelson, IHC president. "Most people have insurance or funding to pay for the care they receive. But if someone needs help we provide care on a charitable basis. Requests for charitable services arc reviewed to The Utah Medical ensure that those individuals who Assistance Program is need financial relief get the help designed to be a safely they need. Charitable services are net for some granted based on the financial stapeople who are tus of the patient or family requestnot eligible for Medicing care. Anyone needing inforaid. This program is mation about charitable services WllllAM II. Nil SON funded entirely by the can contact the business office of I'll sll'ISI slate and available to In IHM Mils III n III I im an IHC hospital or clinic. residents. The program IHC is a charitable, community-ooperates clinics in Salt wned, nonprofit health care Like, Ogden, and Provo. organization based in Salt Lake Clinics for children City that serves the health needs of Utah, Idaho, and W joining resiwith disabilities are dents. The IHC system includes operated by the state at health insurance plans, 23 hospimany Utah locations. fe live in a society tals, clinics and affiliated physiw here some people The states Uninsurablc cians. Since 1990, IHC facilities with the basic struggle Risk Pool is a special have provided $160 million in needs of life. Barriers exist fund designed to help charitable care in 321.000 cases. for many people in our communities who need food, shelter, transportation, education, and access to health care. x 1 ar Aug. 27: Francisco Madrid, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Mt. Pleasant Police Aug. 22: Wendell Ray Bailey, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police and charged with assault. Bail: $925. Aug. 22: Jason B. Jeffs, Manti Sanpete Sheriff Booking Report Charity baby. A 50 September 3, 1998 Messenger-Enterpris- e and charged with DUI. Bail $1500. Manti by the s Office Sheriff Sanpete County and charged with DUI, Driving was arrested in without headlights. Bail: $1,540. Aug. 23: Joe Lopez, West Jordan, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department and charged with three warrants; Sanpete County, Sevier County Aug. 28: Rodney Lee Cates, Cheyenne, Wyoming, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Mt. Pleasant Police and charged with DUI, driving on suspensionrevo-cation- , open container. Bail $ 900 Aug. 28: Phillip John Ortega, Midvale, Utah, was arrested in Gunnison by Gunnison Police and charged with DUI, open container. Bail $1600. Aug. 28: Amby Ross Livingston, Moroni, was arrested in Moroni by Utah Highway Patrol and charged with DUI, escape 1 and Murray. Bail: $970 Aug. 23: Dustin J. Parent, Fairview, was arrested in Fairview by the Mt. Pleasant Police and charged with Five warrants out of Mt. Pleasant Justice Court. Bail: from custody, interfering with Aug. 18: Tonya Francine Szakacs, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Mt. 0PUQLKD(alDL (1)0 Q (DQl INTERMOUNTAIN Aguado, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by Sanpete County Sheriff and charged with open container. Bail $100. Aug. 29: Pedro Castro Aguado, West of Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by Gunnison Police and charged with DUI, driving on suspensionrevocation, no insurance, and improper lane change. Bail $2250. Aug. 31: Lazaro Rosales Gonzales, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by Sanpete County Sheriff, and charged with aggra- vated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault. Bail $50,000. wmm YARElTa $1,102.50. Pleasant Police and charged with warrant out of Mt. Pleasant Justice Court. Bail $540. Aug. 25: Greg S. Terry, Mt. Pleasant was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Mt. Pleasant Police and charged with DUI. Bail $1500. peace officer making lawful arrest, and driving on suspension or relocation. Bail $7855. Top Quality 24,995 Homes at Guaranteed Lowest Price. QUALITY WHOLESALE HOMES na Mart salt AffmlOM. SERVING YOU NATlONWlDl Q f j Hi 0Qtat o HEALTH CARE Access to Health Services case-by-ca- low-inco- i newsworthy , trends y Coupons: Consumers Simply Love Them (NAPS) If you didn't think coupons wore beloved by consumers, this story may change your mind: In January 1996, a major corporation with a wide range of grocery and household products announced plans to test the elimination of coupons in several New York State markets. The public outcry was so strong against the concept that a month later, a state legislator organized a campaign to halt the test. In March of 1996, New York's Attorney General launched an antitrust probe into the firm's pricing and marketing tactics, as well as those of ten other similar companies. Consumers in New York State young and old, male and female, rich and poor all reacted powerfully to the prospect of los- Unlike many areas in the nation, Utah has developed a strong network of programs to help individuals with such needs. In an effort to provide useful information concerning health care programs available to those in need, we have compiled a listing and brief explanation of a variety of government and private resources. The following programs are sponsored by federal and state government to provide medical care: ing their coupons. By the spring City and county health departments offer free health or services such as immunizations and health of 1997, the coupon elimination test was ended. That fall, the company and others settled the antitrust low-co- lawsuit for $4.2 million, admitting no liability. Consumers are reaping the benefit in May of 1998. Thats when the first round of settlement coupons," each worth $2.50 and good toward any grocery purchase, will be distributed through Sunday inserts in 22 newspapers covering 16 New York counties. Coupons will continue to be distributed until $4.2 million worth are redeemed. Its obvious that consumers love, and use, coupons a lesson grocery product manufacturers should learn. PROGRAMS GOVERNMENT st Lake City, Midvale, Taylorsville, Logan, Provo, Ogden, Brigham City, and other Utah communities. These facilities offer a wide range of services that provide tens of thousands of individuals with free or low-cohealth care. st Many Utah hospitals and physicians provide charity serv ices to those INNOVATION As our society and population change, we must continue to look for innovative ways of commercial market. Medicare, primarily for older adults and persons with certain disabilities, is a federal program that provides payment for medical services. PARTNERSHIPS Clinics which treat individuals and chaige based on ability to pay are located along the Wasatch Front. One example is Salt Lake City's first elementary school-base- d family health center. Education leaders, city officials, the local health state officials, WORKING TOGETHER crcitnfi private (f providers, and community leaders came together to No single maul! provide primary care services in a renovated storage area in Lincoln Elementary School. Considered a high risk area for crime, infant f 1 in need. Services donated by hospitals and physicians include everything from emergency room visits to surgical procedures. number of private government partnerships provide free information, health screenings, and basic services to the public. Programs involve government, business, and medical A A few organizations. examples include: Baby Your Baby Immunise by Two Check Your Health Family Now Additionally, legislation passed this year created the Childrens Health Insurance Program to provide children without health insurance access to care. mortality, and drug problems with few convenient provide health insurance coverage to people w ho cannot obtain it through the program, but they spearhead fund raising throughout the community to expand this worthy cause. delivering health care to those in need. department, Vm-J- PRIVATE ' -- - screenings. Medicaid is funded by a combination of slate and federal resources and helps eligible low- income individuals with their health care needs. Community health centers, operated by local nonprofit agen cies, provide medical services at clinics in Salt health care facilities, the clinic offers health checkups, dental services, immunizations, and other services for students in the surrounding areas. More than 1 ,900 cases of routine health care needs of children and adults have been treated. Some 300 of those cases involved chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes, with those individuals now receiving follow-u- p care to manage their illnesses. Another example is a program developed by a local insurer which provides coverage to uninsured children in the area. The insurance company not only significantly funds and administers the organization or government entity can meet the health needs of all Utahns. However, with the com- mitment of government and the many concerned groups working together to improve the overall health of our communities, w e can make a difference regardless of an individuals circumstances. Intermountain Health Care, we commend such efforts and arc working to supjxirt and help those in At need. If you have a question related to health care, please call or write: IHC DIALOGUE ON HEALTH CARE 36 South Stale Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 www.ihc.com IHC Sanpete Valley Hospital A Arm. of fnlrmoutHdin Health lore ! ) |