Where is Dr. Fran Day?
According to public record, Day is not a member of the Humboldt Del Norte Medical Society. On Tuesday, Penny Figas, executive director of the Society, said although she keeps track of all physicians in the community, she cannot discuss any physician or case.
Speaking generally, when asked what a patient should do if his doctor leaves without notice, Figas said if the patient needs care or medication immediately he should go to urgent care or the emergency room. And, he should try to find a new doctor — which, in Humboldt County, might be a challenge.
“We are a ‘health manpower shortage area’ for low-income primary care,” she said.
That means we don’t have enough doctors, and prospective patients often have to get on a waiting list to be admitted as a new patient — even at the clinics that are intended to be a safety net, she said.
“Even for regular primary care, times are tough for anyone to get in to see a doctor,” Figas said.
Such is the case with Bertha. She’s been searching for a new primary physician for almost two weeks, with little success. But she’s hopeful, she said — recently she heard she might soon get on a waiting list. For other former Day patients, even that small bit of luck might be hard to come by.
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12 Comments
Comment / By Fred Mangels / March 18, 7:39 a.m.
I wonder if this might have anything to do with another Eureka based “pain doctor” who abruptly stopped treating pain patients and moved his business?
I was thinking this other doctor might have been threatened with some sort of trouble by the powers- that- be, but that’s just a feeling. He’s still practicing but doesn’t take pain patients anymore.
Comment / By One eye on Dr.Day / March 18, 6:37 p.m.
This Dr. Left town because she hurts people and destorys lifes, by over prescribing drugs to her patients!!Then when they are overdosed she stands in the way of taking one to the hospital!Acting just like the enabler she is. I wouldn’t give this Dr. anything but a complaint to the ca.medical board. I wonder how many people in our community have died because of her?? Humboldt Coroner we ask u to tell us how many of Dr. Days Patients have died? She no better than any other drug pusher on our streets!! Just like any other low life criminal she cuts and runs when caught.When was the last time you heard of any ethical Dr. pulling up stakes and leaving her patients to hang out to dry!! I pray our D.A. doesn’t stand for this type of behavior in our community!! We are watching the D.A.’s office on this case.From the group that doesn’t care how many initials you have before or after your name. That young women is lucky to be alive today!!
Comment / By Concerned / March 19, 1:51 p.m.
She’s not the only one and opiates aren’t the only drugs. Some over prescribe antibiotics for imaginary diseases. The hypochondriacs of the county are being enabled as well. Unwarranted antibiotc prescriptions are dangerous as well.
Comment / By maggie / March 20, 8:57 a.m.
My question to Dr.Day is, Where you the student that got by on D’s?? Theres always a bottom of the class, and you sound like you were there. You thought you were some sort of Guardian Angel to those that have drug problems!! I heard you testify how you were convicted of assualting an officer in our town.Opps you forgot to report that to the Ca.Medical Board didn’t you? Dr.Day couldn’t even go into our local hospitals, doesn’t that sound funny to you, community?? It does me?? I really feel bad for her patients she has left in a lurch.That in it’s self tells you what kind of compassionate Doctor she is, NOT!!!
Comment / By Sleepy / March 20, 1:44 p.m.
“That young women is lucky to be alive today!!”
And we’re all so lucky to have One-Eyed-Maggie’s hysterical opinions.
Comment / By M and A / March 22, 4:46 p.m.
We miss Dr. Day. She was one person my son trusted and loved to talk to. She was kind, compassionate, and really cared. She even offered to make house calls and gave a holistic approach to medicine. What’s wrong with you crazy people complaining about her????
Comment / By M and A / March 22, 4:46 p.m.
We miss Dr. Day. She was one person my son trusted and loved to talk to. She was kind, compassionate, and really cared. She even offered to make house calls and gave a holistic approach to medicine. What’s wrong with you crazy people complaining about her????
Comment / By Anon Friend / March 22, 7:45 p.m.
Meth was taking over and she had to choose Meth or Medicine, it was the first one.
Comment / By M and A / March 22, 10:41 p.m.
you mean she was choosing meth or she was tired of folks in this community choosing meth?
Comment / By O.E.O.D.D. / March 23, 7:57 a.m.
hummm THE METH MONSTER??? It surely make sence to me.Something she was taking was making her make some POOR choices.She acted like an enabler.The community knew she liked to take all those little samples they give a Doctor.She let her patients know that”She has tried them all”.M&A I guess you are one of the lucky ones that didn’t get hurt by her.Opps well you did, she ran off with your sons medical records. Only God knows what she will do with them?????? She has been known to be pretty creative, when she wants something.I guess you would complain if you had to id your child at the morgue?? Honey, the crazy one is Dr.Day, you just didn’t know it!!
Comment / By bubbles / April 1, 10:30 a.m.
As a former patient of hers, I am appalled that she left her other patients without any instructions on how to get a hold of her or how to get refills on their medications. I hope they (the authorities)find her and throw the book at her…you just don’t do that to people!
Comment / By one eye on Dr.Day / April 1, 5:23 p.m.
Hey Bubbles, I heard other Drs. are trying to step in and help her patients for they understand what she has done to probley hundreds of folks.Start calling Drs. and explain your situation and I belive you will recieve some help. Our Doctors in Humboldt knew she was a very bad apple, and you know the old saying one apple spoils the whole bunch, and they dont want that. Make sure you file a complaint at the Ca. medical board so she can wont set up shop somewhere other than here and start the hurting process over.I refuse to call her a Doctor anymore. This Person is very dangerous!!