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Memorial finds short-term solution for lack of neurosurgeons

However, state says two doctors on call not enough for the long term Memorial Health System has devised a short-term solution that will allow the hospital to treat brain trauma patients in its emergency room. The hospital had to divert its brain injury cases to Penrose-St. Francis Health Services during August because doctors at Colorado [...]

If Memorial Health System can’t find neurosurgeons to replace the doctors who ended their contract with the hospital July 30, it could be at risk of losing its status as a Level II trauma center. Randy Kuykendall, chief of the emergency medical and trauma services section for the state health department, said the hospital has [...]

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