Who even knows if this stuff is actually coffee anymore? I mean, what exactly are they selling us these days? There's absolutely no aroma, nothing. Especially when you buy the pre-ground stuff, it’s completely lifeless.
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I was there in person, and they told me the earliest I could get an appointment was six months out. The nurse wasn't exactly being friendly about it either—just kept insisting it wasn't possible any sooner. So, I gave up. Then I tried booking through the online portal instead, and managed to snag a spot in just four months, specifically back in February 2023.
frozenwalker91 said:Quick question. In about six weeks, I need to go to Rebro for nuclear testing and blood work regarding thyroid hormones (including markers, Tg, Tg Ab). After that, I’ll need a follow-up appointment with a specialist at the same facility.
I have an internal referral and checked the online booking system, but I'm stuck on timing. If I want an appointment for mid-December, when should I book? Are the wait times long? For instance, if I book this Monday, can I get my blood drawn by Friday?
Send an email to: bojcen@kbc-washington.dc.us
Make sure to include your SSN, personal info, contact number, the referral, and your most recent medical history.
Then just head over to Rebro... what else am I supposed to tell you?
Brenda Alvarez24 said:So, Holy Spirit is a total joke of a hospital.
Some incredibly pissed-off woman told me on the phone—I was looking for an email or a direct line for a specific clinic to ask a question—that they don't work like that. No email, no phone calls.
She said I should send an email to the main office, and then they’ll print it out and carry it over to the clinic. 😂
Yeah, welcome to the 21st century. At Holy Spirit, the central office prints emails and runs them around the hospital like messengers.🙏 🙏
On top of that, there's no record of what tests they actually run, so just send an email and let them print stuff out to carry around.🙏
They even told me they couldn't email blood test results; I had to show up in person to pick them up.
The absolute worst part—besides the printing and running errands—is how you book appointments for the outpatient center. They sent me to a clinic that isn't even mine, claiming the nurse there handles their scheduling too...
But when I got there, she told me there were no openings.
Told me to call back in a week or two.
Good luck getting anyone on the line.
And if they don't answer the phone, I'm supposed to just show up in person to book the appointment.🙏🙏
I don't know why you even bothered with the details. You should have just asked to be transferred to that specific clinic or demanded their number. It's simple. Don't explain why you need the number.
Clearly, you were the 300th person asking questions that day; of course someone's going to snap after hearing all that crap...
And btw, orders are handled through the main office, email, fax, or web forms. That's standard procedure for every hospital in Washington, D.C.
Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and ICU: Q&A
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When I woke up from my surgery, I didn't have a catheter. It probably just depends on the type of procedure you're having.
Check the waiting list
Green building...
Your website features a search catalog
Your website features a search catalog
jaderanger6 said:Stupid question, but is Mercury private or public? Like, a Medicare hospital where you need a referral?
It's not private.
It really depends on the department or even the specific hospital; some are top-tier, while others are absolute disasters.
That’s just how it works everywhere... everyone's going to have their own take, whether it's a success story or a total nightmare.
That’s just how it works everywhere... everyone's going to have their own take, whether it's a success story or a total nightmare.
Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Carol Harris64 said:I just found out someone close to me was diagnosed, and it’s terrifying. 😢
There’s nothing posted here. Does anyone actually have experience dealing with this nightmare? 🙂
Zachary Miller14 said:Hey.
Back then, information was extremely scarce...
Looking at this thread now and considering her age... your best bet is to find the top specialists who can actually manage this condition.
Mayo Clinic is the premier facility.
They should have approved some newer medications under Medicare coverage by now.
Unfortunately, some patients require a transplant. They perform them at Johns Hopkins Hospital now; they used to send people to Germany for that. So far, about 10 transplants have been done in New York City.
Casey Perez7 said:So, do you actually need a COVID-19 clearance just for a standard checkup, like an eye exam?
No. It’s only required for procedures that generate aerosols—things like bronchoscopies, spirometry, or gastroscopies.
Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and ICU: Q&A
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Walter Parker74 said:Hey. I have surgery this Friday. For the last month and a half, I've been drinking lemon balm tea and taking 1.5 mg of Bromazepam at night. The tea about 4 or 5 times a week, and the pill once or twice weekly. Last dose was last night. Do I need to mention this to the anesthesiologist? Could it affect anything?
You better be completely honest about everything. You don't want complications or, God forbid, something worse later on.
Quarantine Life
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lexlutther84;89872945 said:Lawrence Alvarez2 said:Here’s just another bit of nonsense for you all. Even though we all know that being recovered or vaccinated doesn't make you bulletproof against catching it, the law basically says you aren't even required to self-isolate if you've been exposed to someone positive. And then they act all surprised when case numbers skyrocket
So the priority is just staying out of isolation? Who cares if you infect someone else.
It’s no surprise to me. It happened right here at our local hospital; a vaccinated guy showed up for work even though his entire household tested positive. He ended up infecting five of us at the clinic. Imagine what he did to the random people just passing through the halls. Pure absurdity.
wanderingpanther68 said:Has anyone been in for an exam at the hospital lately? From what I'm reading, they aren't supposed to be asking for anything at the entrance—no tests, no COVID proof... hm.
They’re just messing with the staff's heads.
Everyone else walks right in however they damn well please.
dustybison58 said:Does anyone know if I have two different appointments in separate buildings at the hospital, do I need to go through triage before both, or can I just head straight to the second one after the first? My schedule is tight and I'm worried about having enough time if I have to redo triage again before the second appointment.
You only do triage at the first entrance.
Just make sure you have your paperwork on you and you're good to go.
Looking for a specialist...
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I'm looking for a GP in New York City. Ideally someone approachable who actually writes referrals for patients with serious conditions. Most importantly, I need someone who isn't some arrogant jerk who hates the world and thinks they're better than everyone else.
dustymaker11 said:We just got a bill for an ER visit from January 1st of this year. Is that even legal? Shouldn't they have sent it sooner? The patient doesn't have supplemental insurance.
Completely legal. Doesn't matter when the visit happened if they don't have supplemental coverage.
neonfalcon99 said:What do these abbreviations mean for these tests?
AST, ALT, GGT, Ac. uricum
AST, ALT, and GGT are liver function tests. I have no clue what that last one is.
Kimberly Smith said:Does anyone know what an internal transfer referral is and who is supposed to issue it?
After we sent over the primary care physician's referral for hospital treatment along with the cardiologist's opinion from Magdalena Clinic, we got word back from Rebro stating that Dad can come in for hospitalization this Thursday, but they need that specific referral. His doctor isn't even in until tomorrow afternoon, and who knows if she'll even understand what's being requested. He's at home right now, not in a hospital facility.
Thanks
Call the Rebro main line at 2388 888 and ask for the specific department, then just ask them directly.
Hope you already called, sorry for the late reply.
Look, if he isn't being transferred from one hospital to another, all you should need is the PCP referral for inpatient care and a COVID-19 test.