Posts by Emily Robinson66

Yeah, I won't start a whole new thread here, but since this is pretty much tied to what was just asked—does anyone know where the search bar went? Is it even related to the other issue? Because I ended up getting the exact same error message that Karen Cox89 ran into a few days ago...

restlessmason4 said:Hey everyone.
I’ve got an appointment scheduled for Wednesday at 9 AM with a neurosurgeon over at Rebro Hospital.
What’s the deal with the wait times, and how much earlier should I show up to get checked in at the main desk?

I can't stand for more than about ten minutes, so it's pretty crucial for me to find some chairs to settle into right after I get out of the car. :-)

Honestly, you just scan the waiting room and ask someone sitting down if they wouldn't mind giving up their seat for you—assuming, of course, you aren't asking someone who's in the exact same boat and can't stand either.

I ran into a bit of an awkward situation today and I won't bore you all with the gritty details, but I was wondering if paper referrals are actually kept anywhere—like in some kind of filing cabinet or folder—and for how long? Also, who on earth am I supposed to contact if I need to track down one of those lost forms... Thanks.

Steven Lopez77 said:The staff at Mayo Clinic are probably all off on summer vacation right now, so I was wondering if I could just book an appointment while they're away, or am I stuck waiting until everyone gets back?

Just send over your referral or whatever—actually, just try booking it. I’m pretty sure things are still running normally; there's bound to be someone manning the desk, though you'll most likely end up with a later date depending on what kind of specialist you're looking for.

I don't know, there’s just something about that word that feels a bit too heavy, isn't there? It’s one of those terms people toss around when they think they’re being charming, but more often than not, it carries this layer of condescension that makes you want to roll your eyes. It’s sweet on the surface, sure, but if you peel it back, there's usually an underlying sense of "I'm patronizing you" hidden underneath the sugar. I've lived long enough to see how many ways people use affection as a way to diminish someone else, and "sweetheart" is frequently right at the top of that list. kaže:
If you're already registered with a doctor at that clinic over on Iveković Street, you’ll likely be sent to the lab right there in the building or one of the local partner facilities nearby. Usually, they just send your orders over digitally, so you can head straight to the blood draw station they designate for their patients. It's best to give the front desk a quick call first just to confirm if they want you using their in-house lab or if you need to swing by a specific outpatient center down the street.

My OB-GYN just sent me off for some blood work, but since I only recently switched over to my new primary care doctor, I’m completely lost on which lab network I’m actually under. Does anyone happen to know how this works or which one I should be looking for? 🙂

I usually just ask the doctor exactly where they want me to go, since their contact info is right there on the referral anyway. Honestly, I figure for something as routine as a standard blood draw, it shouldn't really matter which clinic handles it. In my case, I head over to the Eastside Community Health Center because my primary care physician and my OB-GYN are both tied to that specific location, so my referrals just route there automatically. However, if they’re sending me somewhere more specialized—like if I need specific antibody testing and have to go to the main hospital downtown—I’ll just clarify the destination with the doctor first, then email the referral directly to the correct facility.

Thanks for all the input, everyone—I finally managed to sort this out. I ended up connecting to that WiFi network, though I honestly have no clue how it even worked; there isn’t a single signal with that name anywhere near my house, yet there it was. I just clicked "forget network" and, lo and behold, the whole thing cleared right up, even if I still can't wrap my head around why it was giving me such a hard time in the first place.

So, here’s the deal: on my phone (an iPhone 4s), there’s this one specific Wi-Fi network that just keeps popping up in my available networks list like it's stalking me. I’ve already tried selecting "forget," but the damn thing just reappears every single time. I don't have this issue with any other networks; once I tell them to go away, they actually stay gone. The weird part is I can't even remember where I first connected to this thing—maybe at some small town in rural America—but now I'm seeing it all over the city, and my phone keeps trying to jump onto it automatically. With any other connection, if they aren't in range, my phone just moves on, but this one won't let it be.

Is there any way to kill this Wi-Fi signal for good without having to resort to a full factory reset?
(And if I do go that route, does that wipe out every single saved Wi-Fi network I have?
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Thanks

So, I was standing in line at the post office the other day to drop off a package, and this older lady at the counter was handing over some hospital paperwork to the clerk. Apparently, she had to send a fax to the hospital because she couldn't make it to her scheduled appointment. Now, look, I’m not usually the type to butt into other people's business, but I couldn't help myself—I asked her why she was bothering with a fax when she could just give them a quick call to cancel. I've had to reschedule my own appointments a few times, and it was never an issue; in fact, the nurses actually thanked me because so many people just ghost them and don't show up. But she looks at me and says the hospital told her if she doesn't send a fax to cancel, she'll be hit with a fine (seriously?!?)

It makes me wonder, is that actually a thing now? Or did I just completely misinterpret what she was saying? Is this part of some new system they've rolled out?

Because if it's true, then what on earth are they thinking, screwing people over like that? They're making folks trek all the way to the post office just to save a few bucks that they probably need for basic living expenses anyway...

And honestly, seeing how much she was struggling to move around made the whole thing feel even more absurd. If you have to jump through these ridiculous hoops just to cancel, what happens to the people who are truly immobile and don't have anyone to run errands for them?