Surgeries will resume at MHCC

For nearly two months, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County has had to cancel or reschedule surgical procedures as they worked to respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Carbon County. Beginning tomorrow, however, things will begin to return to normal at MHCC.

“The COVID-19 Pandemic forced healthcare facilities to temporarily cancel surgical procedures for patient safety and conservation of limited PPE (personal protective equipment),” MHCC said in a press release issued Tuesday morning. “MHCC’s COVID-19 Steering Committee has developed a strategic plan utilizing the team’s expertise as well as guidance from CMS (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), the U.S. Surgeon General, State of Wyoming authorities and multiple other industry professionals to ensure facility readiness and superior patient care.”

The press release went on to state that surgeries will be reintroduced in stages as identified by MHCC and State and County health officials. This will be done in order to minimize further spread of COVID-19. Additionally, strict pre-operative processes will be in place to monitor patient health prior to the scheduled procedure.

The first surgical procedures to resume will be elective outpatient surgical procedures on May 14. Patients are encouraged to call the MHCC General Surgery Clinic or the MHCC Orthopedic Clinic at 307-324-6022 to learn more.