James S. asked
My father is a recovering alcoholic with pancytopenia and myelosuppression. I found a hospital rehab facility, JW Sommer in Sheffield AL, but I'm worried about him getting an infection, especially during this time of year. Am I being overprotective?
December 14th, 2024
Bethany M. answered
The facility, JW Sommer in Sheffield AL, appears to be a hospital setting and should be equipped to ...
December 14th, 2024
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