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Where do you go when you're sick? (In the LR)
This could be a loaded thread... but I'm looking for a straight forward answer about where you go for treatment when you're under the weather but it's not a major emergency? (Major emergency = nearest hospital).
I'm trying to think of what our choices are around here... Hugging Hospital, Lakes Region General Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital, Concord Hospital, Laconia Clinic... I'm sure there's others... I don't want this to turn into a discussion about healthcare reform or trashing some healthcare provider or hospital because of some lousy experience you've had - we've all had our share of those, I'm sure. What's your recommendations? |
I'll be honest. I generally stay home and let it go away. If I'm not bleeding profusely, turning weird shades of whatever color, or have a limb severed, I don't see doctors, regardless of where they are. Most of my problems are with my back and neck, various joints, and they're about as much help with those ailments as a bonfire in a snowball fight.
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Not LRGH
Too many lawsuits and they turn people away to the Gilford clinic if you have no insurance!
I would go to Concord, if you can. |
Your family physician is your friend
I would say look towards your family doctor. LRGH, for instance, has fast track, but its billed thru the ER, so insurance claims can be a nightmare. I get a referral from my doctor and it helps get me a lower rate, otherwise I get charged an ER visit, and my insurance won't cover it unless I get admitted :eek:
Now, if you have a tooth ache and your town just purchased a new ladder truck, there is a movement underfoot for free coverage, but that's another story. :D |
Tip'O The Iceburg...
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[/Quote] Now, if you have a tooth ache and your town just purchased a new ladder truck, there is a movement underfoot for free coverage, but that's another story. :D If FLL's application to drive that new ladder truck had gone through, with his Hazmat CDLA license, I know that he would never have backed it into that building and could have saved a ton of money. However, on his application he side noted for two polishers to keep the truck looking new, so that he could do his push ups on the side. :laugh: |
it all depends...
I try to go to Concord. LRGH has not been recommended by staff and friends. Even past experiences have led me to go the distance; drive to Concord unless it's REALLY urgent.
However, we are blessed with some good MDs in the Lakes Region. Is that what [recommendation] you're looking for? I have a chronic health condition myself, but have to drive to MAINE for treatment, so it really depends on what you're talking about! (Lyme Disease for me) |
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Dear FLL...
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We ( ratchet jaw, back and forth here ) but we also respect one another. Besides your great sense of humor, I think that you are a good kid! Terry |
I Hear Ya....
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I am not too sure that I will ever grow up, 'H'age 65 and counting, but after baring 11 children, I would think that my Mom would hope so. Please stay forever young. Never grow up, never grow up, never grow up. Only kidding. :) :) :) :) |
I've used Barrington Walk-in Care on Rt 125 in Barrington a few times when I can't get to my primary care physician in Alton. No appontments needed. Wait isn't too bad, good results and open until 8 pm during the week and until 6 pm on Saturdays.
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My bias opinions.
Having spent 1+ years chasing down and seeing medical people, I have bias opinions.
First thing is to review local doctors and become a patient of one so you can get references from them and get to a specialist if needed. Do this before you have a problem. I lost my previous doctor when he left the area. I spent April to October last getting to the correct doctor. Many doctors have long waiting lists for new patients. <O:p Second I can only praise <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...laceName w:st=</st1:PlaceName>Concord <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Hospital</st1:PlaceType></ST1:p as having excellent faculties, great people and caring service. It was a chore to get there from Wolfeboro over the frost heaves in Barnstead but well worth it. They fixed the road just after I finished treatment. Concord <st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:p</st1:City>was the recommend facility for me. The last thing and best solution is STAY HEALTHY or have good insurance. |
Concord Medical Services
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How about Speare Memorial in Plymouth. It's one of the best small-town hospitals in the country.
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LRGH-Fast Track
I have used Fast Track at LRGHealthcare numerous times with great results. My PCP is Belknap Family Health in Meredith across from the Harley Shop. Both are excellent. Heart attacks, go to Concord however.
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I go to Laconia Clinic, my physician, Mike Dipre is there and has been seeing me since I was a teenager. If I'm very sick like you described (AW) he has sick slots and will fit me in right away, however I am a regular patient of his. If he is not there I will see one other Doctor, Barrett Chapin, who handles his patients when he's not there. I pretty much refuse to see anyone else unless it's really bad. My next choice is Concord Hospital. There is also a walk-in clinic in Concord right off of 93, I think it's exit 15. I took my husband there once, they were excellent. For many, many reasons, we are not fans of LRGH. One time I was rushed to LRGH but it was a major emergency.
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And I feel much better, thank you! I'm back to running after the littlest Arglet and yelling again... (much to my kids' disappointment...!) |
Comparative health care in NH
This website might be helpful for those with a high deductible like myself.
http://www.nhhealthcost.org/costByProcedure.aspx This site will give you the cost of basic office visits, and many other procedures. I didn't relize that the prices fluctuated so much! I went to an LRGH affiliate (was seen by a nurse, not a doctor) for a basic check up. Checked my heart rate, checked my weight, pulled some nasty earwax out of one of my ears, etc. etc. I was in and out in 20 min. Cost me a whopping $267.00! My new insurance agent told me to check out this site. I could not believe the differance in prices. The same procedure at speare would have cost me no more than $88.00! Check it out. With my 5000.00 deductible believe you me, I will be shopping around. |
Luckily I haven't had to avail myself of their services often, but, I've been pleased with the walk-in clinic at Huggins Hospital.
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McDude's last visit must have been years ago—lucky him!
Huggin's "Walk-In-Clinic" sign hasn't been seen for a very long time. (It was adjacent to—and otherwise indistinguishable from—the Emergency Room). |
Huggins did have a walk in clinic, for years and years, at the emergency room area. They only stopped about 2 years ago, I think.
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Argie's Wife...
Too Cute... [Quote}= "Oh, I don't intend to... ask anyone who knows me. I'm a big kid and had kids to justify buying toys, playing games, and still playing on swing sets. :D
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When Huggins supposedly did have the clinic, very seldom would they consider it outpatient. Very seldom. Most I know including myself, got charged emergency. Questionable or not.
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I think they used to charge the incident as an emergency visit if it were a visit in an emergency (like if you have a regular doctor but you needed emergency care right now), and charged as outpatient if it were a medical visit more like an office visit except the person didn't have a local regular physician to go to.
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I remember when they started it we had some kind of a notice, I don't remember how we got it, but it said things such as sore throats and minor things would be outpatient but if it was much more serious, it would be emergency. However, maybe for a sore throat you got the bill for oupatient, but that hardly ever did happen. At least not to anyone I knew.
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