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TABLE OF CONTENTSAcupuncturists...................................4
Ambulance Services ..........................4
Assisted Living...................................4
Blood Bank .........................................4
Cardiology ..........................................4
Chiropractors .....................................7
Counseling Services..........................7
Dementia Care ....................................7
Dentists ...............................................9
Dermatology ......................................10
Drug Testing ......................................10
Emergency Medicine.........................11
Family Planning.................................13
Family Practice..................................13
Funeral Directors ..............................16
Gastroenterology ..............................17
Hearing Aids ......................................19
Home Health ......................................19
Hospice ..............................................20
Hospital ..............................................20
Infectious Diseases...........................20
In-Home Care.....................................20
Internal Medicine...............................21
Laboratory Services..........................21
Medical Education.............................23
Medical Insurance Providers ...........23
Medical Supplies ...............................23
Medical Transportation.....................24
Mental Health.....................................26
Neurosurgery.....................................27
Nursing Homes..................................29
Nutrition .............................................29
Obstetrics & Gynecology .................29
Occupational Medicine ....................30
Oncology............................................31
Opthalmology ....................................31
Optometrists......................................31
Oral Surgery ......................................33
Orthopedic Surgery/Orthopedics ....33
Pain Management .............................33
Pathology...........................................34
Pediatrics ...........................................34
Pharmacy/Pharmacists.....................35
Physical Therapy...............................37
Podiatry..............................................37
Psychiatry ..........................................37
Radiology...........................................37
Respiratory ........................................38
Senior Services .................................38
Sleep...................................................40
Speech Therapy ................................40
Surgery...............................................40
Transitional Care & Rehab ..............41
Urgent Care........................................41
Urologist ............................................41
Vascular Surgeon..............................41
Wellness Resources .........................41
Women’s Services.............................42
ERs Focus on Geriatric Care ...........44
Managing Pain ..................................46
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Acupuncture Center of Ridgecrest ....................................................760-371-1520Lovett Acupuncture............................................................................760-574-6049Tawney Sparks, L.A.C. ......................................................................760-373-7939
Hall Ambulance Service.....................................................................760-373-2869
Sierra View Home Care Services, LLC .............................................760-446-8800
ACUPUNCTURISTS
AMBULANCE SERVICES
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Liberty Ambulance1325 W Ridgecrest Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-375-6565
ASSISTED LIVING
BLOOD BANK
CARDIOLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call................................................................760-xx
Bhambi, Brijesh, M.D.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 201Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ..........................800-HEART24/760-499-3277
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
High Desert Haven1240 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555Lic. #157200576
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-371-1989
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Houchin Community Blood BankMobile Blood Donation Services for the High Desert RegionJoin our Lifesaving Team at the Kerr McGee Centerevery third Wednesday of the month!For Information or Appointment call .........................................................661-323-4222
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Goonesinghe, Iresha C., M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C. .................................760-371-3008Khanal, Sanjaya, M.D., F.A.C.C. .......................................................661-674-4222Mondkar, Avinash M., MD.................................................................760-446-0018
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call................................................................760-xx
Ferguson, Earl, M.D., Ph.D.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
CARDIOLOGY CONTINUED
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Mohsen, Ghassan, M.D.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 201Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3277
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call................................................................760-xx
Patel, Ajay, M.D.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 201Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ..........................800-HEART24/760-499-3277
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
R E G I O N A L H O S P I T A L
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab1081 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call ......760-499-3773 (testing) /760-499-3772 (rehab)
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Sandhu, Rasham, M.D.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 201Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ..........................800-HEART24/760-499-3277
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Bluhm's Chiropractic Clinic ................................................................760-373-2234Flower Family Chiropractic ...............................................................760-375-2426Hayman Chiropractic .........................................................................760-375-9711Hodges Chiropractic .........................................................................760-373-5553Ledesma Chiropractic .......................................................................760-499-2367Vegher, Mary, B.S., D.C.....................................................................760-446-2200
Bork, Guinivere, L.M.F.T. ...................................................................760-371-7777Braithwaite, Dianne, L.M.F.T..............................................................760-446-2102Christian Research & Counseling Center..........................................760-499-9220College Community Services ............................................................760-499-7406Crisis Stabilization Unit......................................................................760-463-2880Darrelyn, Dorias, L.M.F.T. ..................................................................760-977-1286Huey, Bob, M.A. L.M.F.T. ...................................................................760-382-1783Seely, Lynn ........................................................................................760-384-3000Sierra View Counseling .....................................................................760-375-0348Weidner-Alvarez, Lori, M.F.T. ............................................................760-499-7448
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
R E G I O N A L H O S P I T A L
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Chiropractic Clinic840 N Norma St # B Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-371-1300
CHIROPRACTORS
COUNSELING SERVICES
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Rural Health Clinic Counseling Services1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
DEMENTIA CARE
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
High Desert Haven1240 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555Lic. #157200576
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-371-1989
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xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ahn, Jong Gill, D.D.S., M.S.D., M.A.G.D.133 E. California Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555www.ridgecrestdentistry.com
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-375-3988
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Bachman Family Dentistry700 N. Sanders St., Suite BRidgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-375-8512
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Brett, Anne, D.D.SRidgecrest Family Dentistry & Orthodontics900 N. Heritage Dr. Suite DRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-9011
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Chong, Michael, D.D.S.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3296
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Chung, William, D.D.S. Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3296
DENTISTS
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xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Lashgari, Ali, M.D.Southern Sierra Specialty Center1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-7260
DRUG TESTING
DERMATOLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
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xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Carter, Scott, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Emergency Department1081 N.China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Crapo, Stephanie, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Emergency Department1081 N.China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
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Pregnancy Care Center.....................................................................760-384-2273RRH Women’s Health Services................................................760-499-3827/3640Southern Sierra Medical Clinic ..........................................................760-446-6404
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Dalal, Sunit, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Emergency Department1081 N.China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Duong, Chuong, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Emergency Department1081 N.China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Lai, Mai, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Emergency Department1081 N.China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Shull, Charles A., M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Emergency Department1081 N.China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
FAMILY PLANNING
FAMILY PRACTICE
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Anwar, Gul I., M.D.Southern Sierra Medical Clinic1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-6404
EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONTINUED
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xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Chaabo, Hani, M.D. • Coming Fall 2019Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
FAMILY PRACTICE CONTINUED
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Frenette, Paul, M.D. • Coming Fall 2019Southern Sierra Medical Clinic1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-6404
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Iacoviello, Cecilia, F.N.PRural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Litzinger, Jo, F.N.PRural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ott, Sherel, N.P.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Repetto Frenette, Jimena, M.D. • Coming Fall 2019Southern Sierra Medical Clinic1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-6404
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Jothikumar, Thankarajam, M.D..........................................................760-446-1691Lusk, David, M.D. ..............................................................................760-446-4571Rural Health Clinic.............................................................................760-499-3855Southern Sierra Medical Clinic ..........................................................760-446-6404
Stickel Mortuary.................................................................................760-824-2328
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Rowland, Todd, F.N.P.TCRU/Hospitalist Service1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Schwartz, Christian, P.A.-C.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
FAMILY PRACTICE CONTINUED
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Singh, Love, M.D.Southern Sierra Medical Clinic1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-6404
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Wildenberg, Hope A., M.D.Southern Sierra Medical Clinic1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-6404
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Holland & Lyons216 S. NormaRidgecrest, CA 93555FD 1184
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-371-1376
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High Desert Gastroenterology ...........................................................760-446-2196Sierra Gastroenterology Group .........................................................760-446-3813
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Dusol, Maurice, M.D.Southern Sierra Specialty Center1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-7260
GASTROENTEROLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Frey, Eric, M.D.Southern Sierra Specialty Center1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. BRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-7260
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Metz, Thomas, M.S.-A.U.D., F.A.A.A.................................................760-375-9399
HEARING AIDS
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
BeltoneHearing Aids801 N. Downs, Suite GRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call.....................................................760-375-HEAR
HOME HEALTH
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Visiting Nurse Services 1653 Triangle DriveRidgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3617
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Hoffman Hospice ...............................................................................888-833-3900
Bakersfield Heart Hospital .................................................................661-316-6000Kern Valley Hospital ..........................................................................760-379-1676San Joaquin Hospital.........................................................................661-395-3000Tehachapi Valley Health Care............................................................661-824-4511
Schauf, Victoria B., M.D. ..................................................................661-384-8042
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
IN-HOME CARE
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Personal Care Services1653 Triangle DriveRidgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3617
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Hospice1653 Triangle DriveRidgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3617
HOSPITAL
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Palmdale Regional Medical Center38600 Medical Center DrivePalmdale, CA 93551
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................661-382-5300
HOSPICE
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Goonesinghe, Iresha C., M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C. ......................................760-371-3008Kumar, Kain M.D., Ph.D. ...................................................................661-824-8282Reen, Amik ........................................................................................760-463-1613Roberts, Jr., Douglas, M.D. ..............................................................760-446-4571
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Modic, Andrew, M.D.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ziaei, Salman, M.D. • Coming Fall 2019Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
LABORATORY SERVICES
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital LaboratoryNorth End of Annex Building to the left of Center Pharmacy1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .............................................760-499-3576/3590
INTERNAL MEDICINE
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Cosner, Jr., Lawrence N., M.D.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3855
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Farinha, Pedro, M.D.Desert Oasis Clinic1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Suite ARidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-2984
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High Desert Medical & Sleep Supplies..............................................760-375-3680
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital LaboratoryOutpatient Pavilion Draw Station1011 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3422
LABORATORY SERVICES CONTINUED
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital LaboratoryOccupational Medicine Draw Station409 Drummond Ave.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-371-1991
MEDICAL EDUCATION
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Cerro Coso Community College3000 College Heights Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555www.cerrocoso.eduFor Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-384-6100
MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDERS
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
David Haugen Insurance AgencyHealth Insurance Plans • Senior Supplemental PlansPrescription Drug Plans • Dental and Vision Plans1281 N. Norma • Ridgecrest, CA 93555CA License No: 0608412/0G05847
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xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Liberty Ambulance1325 W Ridgecrest Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-375-6565
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
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Outpatient surgeries are performed locally at RRH for your convenience. Our operating room features state-of-the-art instrumentation and monitoring equipment for your surgical and
• Initiate pre/post op teaching• Phase II Recovery – patients go home when fully recovered• Iron Infusions• YAG Laser Treatments• Blood Transfusions• Wound Care• IV Hydration• Catheter Care• IV Antibiotic and more…
• Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Procedures• Breast Disease• Head & Neck Surgery, Including Tonsil’s, Adenoid and Thyroid Surgery• Bronchoscopy• Reconstructive Plastic Surgery• Vascular Access for Hemodialysis & Chemotherapy• Selective Pediatric Surgery
Call (760) 499-7260 for more information
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GENERAL SURGERY
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Eric Frey, M.D.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
COMPREHENSIVEDIGESTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
• Stomach Pain• Constipation• Ulcers• Gerd• Gallstones• Crohn’s Disease
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When your stomach is causing you problems, making an appointment with a gastroenterologist should be one of your top priorities. At RRH, we offer comprehensive gastroenterology services close to home in
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MENTAL HEALTH
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Arbelaez, Janine, Psy.D.Rural Health Clinic Telepsychiatry Services and Clinical Psychology1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3863
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
De Guzman, Ernest, M.D.Rural Health Clinic Telepsychiatry Services and Clinical Psychology1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3863
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Shaheen, Rizwana, M.D.Rural Health Clinic Telepsychiatry Services1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3863
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Suzuki, Alejandra, M.D.Rural Health Clinic Telepsychiatry Services1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3863
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Thacker, Swati, M.D.Rural Health Clinic Telepsychiatry Services 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3863
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xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Doty, Kelly, P.A.-C.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Neurosurgery Spine Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3366
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Hsieh, Patrick, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Neurosurgery Spine Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3366
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Liu, John, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Neurosurgery Spine Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3366
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Neurosurgery Spine Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3366
NEUROSURGERY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Schwartz, Christian, P.A.-C.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Neurosurgery Spine Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3366
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Nutrition RX .......................................................................................760-499-1400
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Bella Sera1131 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3591
NUTRITION
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
R E G I O N A L H O S P I T A L
Food & Nutrition Services1081 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3780
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Bromley, Windy, W.H.N.P.Women’s Health Specialists1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 301Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3827
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Burichin, Judith, M.D.Women’s Health Specialists1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 301Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3827
NURSING HOMES
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Guerra, Billie, D.O.Women's Health Specialists1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 301Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3827
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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY CONT.
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Iskander, Ray, M.D.Women’s Health Specialists1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. ARidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3640
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Siler, Alessa, F.N.P.-B.C.Women’s Health Specialists1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. ARidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3640
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Stone, Rose, M.D.Women’s Health Specialists1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. ARidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3640
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Crawford, Tamika, N.P.Occupational Medicine Clinic409 Drummond Ave.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3580
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Occupational Medicine Clinic
409 Drummond Ave.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3580
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AV Cancer Center..............................................................................760-446-7714
Antelope Valley Eye Care Medical Group .........................................877-422-7357Opatowsky, Ira E. MD........................................................................661-948-4373
Focus Optometry ...............................................................................760-375-8708Dare2Care Optometry .......................................................................760-375-4496Mallory, Daniel, O.D...........................................................................760-446-5555Ogren, Ronald L., O.D., Inc. ..............................................................760-375-4496Robison, Caroline, O.D. ....................................................................760-375-4496
ONCOLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Hughes, Everard, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Cancer CenterOutpatient Pavilion1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3360
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Merla, Amartej, M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Cancer CenterOutpatient Pavilion1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3360
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Cancer CenterOutpatient Pavilion1011 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3360
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Shah, Mukund G., M.D.Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Cancer CenterOutpatient Pavilion1011 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3360
OPTHALMOLOGY
OPTOMETRISTS
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Brooks, Leon H..................................................................................760-446-4571Smith, Thomas L., M.D. .....................................................................760-446-9112
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ahn, Jong Gill, D.D.S., M.S.D., M.A.G.D.133 E. California Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555www.ridgecrestdentistry.com
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-375-3988
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY/ORTHOPEDICS
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Desai, Healthy, M.D.Healthy Bone & Joint Center1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. CRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-8692
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Pahl, Michael, M.D.Healthy Bone & Joint Center1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. CRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-8692
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Schwartz, Christian, P.A.-C.Healthy Bone & Joint Center1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. CRidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-8692
PAIN MANAGEMENT
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
DeSilva, Udaya S., M.D.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3296
ORAL SURGERY
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Valley Orthopedic Institute.................................................................760-446-2900PATHOLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Tadros, Reda, M.D.Board Certified in Clinical, Anatomical Pathology & Cytopathology1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3551
PEDIATRICS
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Bautista-Azores, Richelle, M.D.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 501Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3846
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Cendana, Luigi, D.O., F.A.A.P.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 501Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3846
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Mobile Health ClinicA Service of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Rural Health
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3853
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Modic, Andrew, M.D.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 501Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3846
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Schauf, Victoria, B., M.D. ..................................................................760-446-7978
Albertsons/Savon ..............................................................................760-384-4020Mojave Pharmacy..............................................................................661-824-1800Rite Aid ..............................................................................................760-375-0223Valu-Rite Pharmacies ........................................................................760-446-4141Walgreens..........................................................................................760-384-2318Walmart .............................................................................................760-371-4974
PEDIATRICS CONTINUED
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ott, Sherel, N.P.Rural Health Clinic 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 501Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3846
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Pediatrics1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 501Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3846
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Satou, Gary, M.D.Pediatric Cardiology, UCLA Medical Center10833 LeConte AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90095For Information or Appointment call .........................................................310-267-7667
PHARMACY/PHARMACISTS
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Center Professional Pharmacy1109 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-4141
Liberty Ambulance(760) 375-6565
If you’re not sure,
call 9-1-1
Liberty Ambulance salutesRidgecrest Regional Hospital's new expansion.
We're proud to be partnersin providing quality care
to the residents of the High Desert.
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Allcare Therapy Services...................................................................760-371-1411Bishop & Associates ..........................................................................760-384-4441High Desert Yoga & Pilates ...............................................................760-446-1546Ridgecrest Physical Therapy.............................................................760-371-1606
Advanced Counseling Center of Indian Wells ...................................760-375-9879Arbelaez, Janine, Psy.D. ...................................................................760-499-3863Myrna, Walter ....................................................................................760-446-8998Pratty, James, M.D. ...........................................................................760-446-4571Seymour, Kevin C., Ph.D...................................................................760-446-5515
PHYSICAL THERAPY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
R E G I O N A L H O S P I T A L
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Total Rehab Services1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3631
PODIATRY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Rivello, George, D.P.M.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 201Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3277
PSYCHIATRY
RADIOLOGY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
McNutt, Lawrence, M.D.Radiology Department1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3702
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AV Cancer Center..............................................................................760-446-7714
Ahmed, Syed S., M.D. .......................................................................661-945-8717
Desert Area Independent Living ........................................................760-375-8470Kern County Senior Nutrition Program..............................................661-824-4816
RADIOLOGY CONTINUED
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Diagnostic Imaging Ridgecrest Regional Hospital 1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3702
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Women’s Imaging Ridgecrest Regional Hospital1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3820
RESPIRATORY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Respiratory Therapy1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3766
SENIOR SERVICES
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Senior Services417 Drummond Ave.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-371-1445
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Singh, Harmandeep., M.D. ................................................................760-446-2312
Bermani, Jawad, M.D. .......................................................................760-446-4488China Lake Surgery Center ...............................................................760-446-8100
SLEEP
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Sleep Lab 1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3766
SPEECH THERAPY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Speech Therapy1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3939
SURGERY
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Cannata, William, M.D.Southern Sierra Surgical1041 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. ARidgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-8692
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Stemmer, Paul F., M.D.900 Heritage Drive, Ste. ARidgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-446-3700
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Tonsekar, Kishore, M.D.Southern Sierra Specialty Center1011 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-7260
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Heatherstone Medical Clinic..............................................................760-446-4571
Rajaratham, Eugene C., M.D. ...........................................................760-446-2023Urologic Institute................................................................................760-382-9269
Surval, William, M.D. .........................................................................760-446-3000
TRANSITIONAL CARE & REHAB
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
R E G I O N A L H O S P I T A L
Transitional Care & Rehab Unit1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3380
URGENT CARE
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Urgent CareRural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3800
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call................................................................760-xx
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Stone, Megan, D.O.Rural Health Clinic1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3800
UROLOGIST
VASCULAR SURGEON
WELLNESS RESOURCES
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Community Wellness & Resource Center900 Heritage Dr., Ste. ARidgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3825
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Chambers, Cherish, P.A.-C. ..............................................................760-446-4571Childers, Pam, P.A.-C........................................................................760-446-4571Roberts, Jessica, P.A.-C....................................................................760-446-4571
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Women's Health ServicesNorth Medical Plaza/Ridgecrest Obstetrics Clinic (South) 1111 N. China Lake Blvd./1011 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call..............................................760-499-3827/3640
xxxx 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555For Information or Appointment call ................................................................760-xx
Women’s Imaging Ridgecrest Regional Hospital1081 N. China Lake Blvd.Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Information or Appointment call .........................................................760-499-3820
WOMEN’S SERVICES
Notes:
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By Melissa EricksonMore Content Now
relatively new programthat uses transitional-care nurses to identify
specific health needs ofgeriatric patients in emergencyrooms is cutting their rates ofhospitalizations and leadingto better medical outcomes. About one-third of patients
older than 65 who visit anemergency room nationwideend up being hospitalized,but this new program can cutthat rate, according to a studyby researchers from MountSinai Health System in NewYork City; St. Joseph’s
Regional Medical Center inPaterson, New Jersey; andNorthwestern MemorialHospital in Chicago. The Geriatric Emergency
Department Innovations inCare through Workforce,Informatics and StructuralEnhancements, or GEDIWISE, program launched in2012. At the three hospitalsthat were part of the study, apatient was 10 percent morelikely to be discharged fromthe hospital when comparedto the same type of patient notseen by such a transitionalnurse. Interventions initiated
during an older patient’sarrival in the emergency roomhave a significant impact oncare, said lead investigator UlaHwang, MD, associateprofessor of emergencymedicine and of geriatrics andpalliative medicine at theIcahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai. “Specifically trained
advanced-practice nursestarget older adults throughquestions and assessments tosee if they can face a safedischarge,” Hwang said.
Specialized triageWhile a patient who has
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suffered cardiac arrest is notgoing to be sent home, otherswho may have come in for acough or a fall may be. In thepast, though, many of theseindividuals were “socialadmissions,” Hwang said,meaning no safe dischargearrangements could be made forthe patient, so he or she washospitalized. Transitional-care nurses assess
patients for cognitive function,delirium, agitation, functionalstatus, falls risk and caregiverstrain. A score-based assessmentdetermines the extent of carethat will be delivered in theemergency department, Hwangsaid. Nurses ask questions to
understand the bigger picture ofwhat’s going on in a patient’slife, Hwang said: Whatmedications are you taking, anddo you have other underlyingmedical conditions? What levelof social support do you have athome? Can you care for yourselfor do you need help? If discharged, patients will
receive follow-up calls, receivecounseling from a social workeror sometimes be transferred to anursing home.
Ahead of a trend?Programs like GEDI WISE are
trending nationwide. In 2013,the American College ofEmergency Physicians,
American Geriatrics Society andSociety for Academic EmergencyMedicine joined with theEmergency Nurses Associationto develop and publish theGeriatric EmergencyDepartment Guidelines. In 2017the first ACEP GeriatricEmergency Accreditationbecame available for such ERs.“Bottom line, the population is
aging. Hospitals and health-caresystems have to focus on thisvulnerable aging population. Ata time when the nationalaverage for emergencydepartment admissions witholder adults is on the rise,programs that can reducehospitalization risk are crucial,”Hwang said. Hospitals can be a dangerous
place for older adults, Hwangsaid. Some risks include adversedrug effects, falls, cognitivedecline and ulcers. More than30 percent of older adultsdevelop a hospital-associateddisability after an acuteadmission, and many do notreturn to their previousfunctional state. Nurses are a central part of
making programs like this work,Hwang said. “They play aninterdisciplinary role working”with other medicalprofessionals including socialworkers, pharmacists, doctors,physical therapists and homehealth aides, she said.
“Bottom line, thepopulation is
aging. Hospitalsand health-caresystems have to
focus on thisvulnerable agingpopulation. At a
time when thenational average
for emergencydepartment
admissions witholder adults is onthe rise, programs
that can reducehospitalization
risk are crucial.”
Ula Hwang
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hen it comes to apatient’s painmanagement,
nurses are leading the way.When zero pain is not anoption, nurses helpalleviate discomfort byunderstanding andacknowledging pain, beingresponsive and involved incare, and communicatingeffectively as patienteducators.
Considering herself new inthe area of pain research,Janiece Taylor, RN, assistantprofessor at the JohnsHopkins University Schoolof Nursing, lets frustrationdrive her instead of holdingher back. “Pain really is outside the
box,” Taylor said. For nurses who love
caregiving but struggle withdoubt about how to treatpain, Taylor says, “Don’tgive up.” She hopes her
research might one day “bemaking it just a little biteasier for that brand-newnurse” out there.
New solutions for painNurses play a huge role in
pain management. “We advocate for our
patients in so many wayswhether through research,at the bedside or asadvanced-practice nurses,”Taylor said. “It is essentialthat we stay up to date on
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current researchsurrounding painmanagement and that wedon’t treat chronic painpatients all the same. Wecannot forget howindividualized the painexperience is and howdifferent strategies workdifferently in our patients.” A researcher in the area of
pain management, Taylor’scurrent work “focuses onnew and innovative ways toaddress pain amongcommunity-dwelling olderadults living with varioustypes of pain. I seek to findways that can be easily usedin the community/homesetting that are notnecessarily pharmacologicalin nature but cancomplement pharmacologyor serve as the main painmanagement tools in thosewho are not able to takepain medications,” she said. Her research is a crucial
piece of addressing theopioid crisis. “Pain researchers are
working tirelessly to findalternative options for painmanagement. Althoughthere is a place for opioids,however, it is important tofind practical alternatives toreduce the risk of not justaddiction but side effects,”Taylor said. Especially exciting are new
developments in managingpain through the use ofvirtual reality as well as inmental health, Taylor said.
Keep fightingPain can be overwhelming,
but Taylor urges people tonever give up on painmanagement.Communication betweenproviders and patients is asimple yet effectivecomponent to adequatelymanaging pain, she said. Patients should “advocate
for themselves with theirproviders and don’t just livewith the pain. Express anyconcerns, questions orchallenges to keepcommunication open withproviders. There are otheroptions that cancomplimentpharmacological painmanagement,” she said.For her fellow nurses,
Taylor also encouragestenacity. “It can seem very difficult
but we must try to identifyeffective and successfultreatments that can besustained over the longhaul,” she said. “Educationin pain management amongnurses is a vital componentto addressing pain in ouraging populations andthose experiencing chronicdisabling pain.”
“It is essential thatwe stay up to date
on current researchsurrounding painmanagement and
that we don’t treatchronic pain
patients all thesame. We cannot
forget howindividualized thepain experience isand how different
strategies workdifferently in our
patients.”
Janiece Taylor