News Releases by "Crystal Owens"

Cure Proving Elusive for health care system

Oct 11, 2008 by Crystal Owens

Office manager Mary Baxter probably has one of the most difficult jobs at Mercy Health Center. For more than an hour every Tuesday, Baxter must turn away most of the people who call the center wanting an appointment. There are only nine available appointments for the more than 150 people that call each week and not enough doctors, nurses, volunteers, resources or hours in the day to take care of everyone. Some patients...

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