Hospital approves new pain med policy

POMEROY–A pain management policy has been written by Pomeroy Medical Clinic Medical Director Dr. Andrew, specifically directing the dispensing of opioid medications to clinic patients which was approved effective immediately by the Garfield County Hospital District board (GCHD) at the June 1 meeting. No details were given as to what is included in the new policy.

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