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Show The Access Utah Network Wayne Medical Clinic carried out by a general practice physician, as well as prescribe medications. in need of primary and Often, medications can be dispensed on the spol emergency health care) from the clinic's small If more extAlthough many people pharmacy. tend to think of the clinic ensive care is required, as an emergency the PA can refer you to a treatment facility or a specialist. The clinic and health place to visit with seem don't care professionals are problems that "too serious", it's really equipped and trained to Electrocardiomuch more than that. do: First, it's a place to help gram (EKG), Glucose many lab you stay well. It's easy to a blood tests including strep tests, drop by for pressure check, immun- urinalysis, QBC's, Hem-aticr- it ization shots, a blood and protimes. heart-lun- g or done on site. are These analysis All other blood tests can monitoring. Second, under the be drawn at the clinic and guidance of the clinic's sent to a more sophysician the Physician phisticated lab with results Assistant can profes- back on the next day via sionally manage some computer. The clinic is a FQHC, pretty complicated longterm care situations. As a which means that if the d health care elderly have a limited PA works income, the Medicare the professional, under the close super- deductible will be waived vision of the clinic's for services received at affiliated physician, who is this clinic. himself available to If you would like more patients one day a weel information on services, at the clinic. The PA car, please call the clinic: perform more than 0 of the clinical procedures AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED TO THE ELDERLY (And everyone SERVICES Mr. Smith needs a wheelchair because he is now longer able to walk. A new wheelchair is expensive and more than Mr. Smith can afford in his budget. Mr. Smith called the Access Utah Network toll free number to get information on available used wheelchairs. The operator quickly located two used wheelchairs in the area close to his home. Within three days, Mr. Smith had inspected both wheelchairs and had purchased the best one for him at a substantial savings. The Access Network offers Utah free information on new and than 17,000 different types of devices and equipment, ranging from jar openers and from communication boards to electric fishing pole reels. wheelchairs Resources also include information about all types of human services. Information on funding, legislation, and training is also available. Several about videotapes assistive technology, legislation, and recreation can be rented disabilities, parents, or purchased. The Access Utah Network also can help business owners with on information the used equipment and AmericansAct services to anyone, Disabilities including people who are elderly, individuals with to with (ADA). the Since implementation of the had ADA, we have numerous calls from professionals, employers, businesses requesting and the general public. information on how they Our toll free number could comply with ADA makes calling accessible requirements, said Hess. Hess indicated that the for those on limited Jim said Hess, Access Utah Network is funding," Referral Information and part of the federally Manager for the Access funded, statewide Utah Utah Network. We can Assistive Technology also be reached by TDD." Program. The main goal The Networks used sales bank has a current list of approximately 150 used items, manual and including electric Sanpete Valley Hospi- walkers, tal, located in Mt. Pleasfacilcrutches, lifts, hospital ant, Utah, is a resiserves that the beds, shower chairs, and ity of dents Sanpete County. many other types of Five and a pophysicians all at reduced equipment, and a physician diatrist, prices. assistant serve on the "People might not even medical staff and operate know what devices exist in Moroni, Mt. clinics if that can help them, but Pleasant, Ephraim and they or someone else call Manti. us we can usually suggest some device that they didnt even know Each year the hospital existed," said Brian averages 100 births, 500 Patchett, an Operator for admissions, 1,500 emerthe Access Utah Network. gency visits and serves The Network provides thousands of outpatients uinformation with laboratory, 20-be- technology. The resources of Access Utah Network include a computerized database with information on more 14 and utilization, maintenance of assistive technology so individuals with disabilities can gain independence, increase productivity and pursi opportunities to the fulle. extent of their abilities. The Utah . Assistiv-Technolog- Program is supported by the Utah State Departments o Vocations Health, Rehabilitation, Special and the Division of Services for Education, People with Disabilities. It is also supported by the Utah Governors Counci: with for People Disabilities and the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University. This Network is an excellent resource. To have a central location that disseminates so much helpful information is incredible," Patchett said. For more information, call the Access Utah Network at X-ra- y, ltrasound, mammography and physical therapy services. The hospital recently added laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a new and less painful method of LOOKING TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE removing bladders. y, well-traine- Emergency! Dial diseased gall d X-ra- te about the latest available program is to increase the availability, Sanpete Valley Hospital wheelchairs, up-to-da- of the Spring 1993 Dr. Kim Bateman, a member of the Sanpete Valley staff was named Family Practice Physician of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians; this fall he was honored as Person of the Week on ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. He was instru- mental in initiating the Health Access Providers Network (HAPN), which is aimed at helping the medically underserved in Sanpete County, receive appropriate health care, through reduced fees and free care in some cases. For more information Sanpete Valley about Hospital, call 462-260- 9. Police Fire Medical Residential Home Curtis What Residential Care is and where does it fit in ties provide an indepenwith other Health Care dent lifestyle through the Providers? The mission of provision of personal care Residential Care is the assistance, both social and recreational activities, prevention of unnessary delicious deterioration of the elder- ly, SOCIALLY, MENTALAND LY, PHYSICALLY INTELLECTUALLY. To maximize independence, health and dignity while providing good nutrition, safety, sanitation, first-ai- d and their right to a good quality of life. They do not provide skilled nursing care, and the Residential Resident is ambulatory. Residential Care Facili well-balanc- ed meals, medication remind- ers, r supervision, and housekeeping serv24-h- ices. Curtis Residential Home Inc., located in Glenwood, Utah, offers these services the quiet country setting. Residential living is for the person who cannot live alone and provides the individual a good in quality of life. |