23-Hour Observation for Behavioral Health

This level of service is sometimes referred to as "Crisis Stabilization." It is for individuals who are temporarily unable to function and require immediate emergency intervention. A 23-Hour Observation Program works with the individual and the individual's support system to transition them back into the community. This level of care may be beneficial when the individual's social network is unavailable or unsafe.

Adult Care

Care for adults in residential or in-home treatment.

Allergy Shots

Allergy shots or hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy in which the patient is vaccinated with progressively larger doses of an allergen to which they have been diagnosed as being sensitive. Hyposensitization can either reduce the severity of symptoms or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether.

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative form of dementia.  There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but treatments may offer some relief of symptoms.

Anti-Nausea Treatments

Treatments to address nausea associated with chemotherapy or other procedures.

Antibiotic Therapy for Cancer Treatment

Drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.

Arthritis Management

The focus of arthritis management is to control pain, minimize joint damage and improve or maintain function and quality of life. According to the American College of Rheumatology, the treatment of arthritis might involve the following: medication, nonpharmacologic therapies and/or surgery.

Barium Enema

A barium enema (also called lower GI, or gastrointestinal, series) is  a procedure that examines the rectum, the large intestine and the lower part of the small intestine. A fluid called barium (a metallic, chemical, chalky, liquid used to coat the inside of organs so that they will show up on an x-ray) is given into the rectum as an enema. An x-ray of the abdomen shows strictures (narrowed areas), obstructions (blockages) and other problems.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Blood Conservation Program

The Blood Conservation Program allows patients to avoid the use of donor blood during medical and surgical procedures.

Blood Sugar (Glucose) Testing

Testing your blood sugar (glucose) involves putting a drop of blood on a test strip and then placing the strip into a meter that displays your glucose level.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into the circulatory system of another. Blood transfusions can be life-saving in some situations, such as massive blood loss due to trauma, or can be used to replace blood lost during surgery.

Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)

A bone density test, or DEXA Scan,  is a noninvasive, evaluation procedure that uses x-rays to measure bone mass or the weight of the skeleton. The amount of bone in the skeleton determines how strong it is. Bone densitometry is often used to measure bone mass in the spine, hips and arms, as these are the areas most likely to fracture when bone mass is low.

Chest Pain Center

For individuals who experience chest pain and other warning signs of a heart attack, the chest pain center  is ready to provide immediate cardiac care. Patients are triaged quickly and then evaluated by a board-certified cardiologist. If the patient is experiencing a heart attack, the cardiologist may recommend immediate treatment in the cardiac cath lab. This rapid treatment response has proven to increase survival rates for heart attack patients.

Cholesterol Testing

Cholesterol screening is performed by a blood test. Persons with high cholesterol measurements from a blood sample tend to have a higher risk for coronary heart disease than those with cholesterol in the normal range. Studies have demonstrated that persons with high cholesterol can reduce their risk for heart disease by lowering their cholesterol. It is important to understand, however, that people can still have heart disease even with cholesterol levels in the normal range.

Critical Care Transport

Critical Care Transport takes critically ill patients from one hospital to another for treatment. The mobile unit and its special treatment team respond quickly to calls. Intensive care treatment begins immediately upon arrival at the referring hospital and continues during transport.

CT Scan

A computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.

Diabetes Treatment

Diabetes is a condition where the pancreas is unable to produce insulin or does not effectively use the insulin that is produced. Insulin is a hormone that removes glucose (blood sugar) from the blood and delivers it to the body's cells for fuel. Diabetes is a chronic disease for which there is no cure. Once someone has diabetes, the only treatment is ongoing management of the symptoms through meal planning, weight control, exercise, stress reduction and medication.

Diagnostic Ultrasound (Sonogram)

Diagnostic ultrasound (sonography) is a non-invasive medical imaging technology that uses high frequency sound waves to form an image of body tissues. Information obtained from these images can be utilized along with other patient data in order to arrive at a medical diagnosis.

Double-Contrast Barium Enema

In a double-contrast barium enema (also called an air-contrast study), the colon is first filled with barium and then the barium is drained out, leaving only a thin layer of barium on the wall of the colon. The colon is then filled with air. This provides a detailed view of the inner surface of the colon, making it easier to see colon polyps, colorectal cancer or inflammation.

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is one of the simplest and fastest procedures used to evaluate the heart. Electrodes (small, plastic patches) are placed at certain locations on the chest, arms and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by lead wires, the electrical activity of the heart is measured, interpreted and printed out for the physician's information and further interpretation.

Epilepsy/Seizure Treatment

Treatment of seizures and epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures, or attacks that may include uncontrollable jerking of the arms and legs, loss of consciousness and disorientation.  The exact causes of epilepsy are not known, but it can be related to things like head injuries, stroke and other diseases such as meningitis.

Event/Loop Recorders

Portable event/loop recorders can monitor heart activity for weeks to months, while the device is worn by the individual at home. A permanent record is kept only when the patient activates the recorder during periods when symptoms are felt.

Fecal Occult Blood Test

A fecal occult blood test is  a test to check for hidden blood in stool.

Flu Shots

Flu shots are available to help protect you from the influenza virus.

Geriatric Care

Addresses the complex needs of older people, focusing on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in the elderly.

Head Injury Treatment

Because the brain is very complex, every head injury is different.  Some symptoms may appear right away, while others may not show up for days or weeks after the injury.  We use a variety of diagnostic tools to help identify the type of injury and determine the best course of treatment.

Heart Failure Treatment

Heart failure is a serious form of heart disease, but it can be monitored and treated in an attempt to improve heart function and reduce symptoms. The proper treatment for heart failure depends on what area of your heart is affected, and can include medicine and/or surgery.

Heart Risk Assessment

An important first step in preventing cardiovascular disease and stroke is determining your level of risk. We offer one-on-one cardiovascular risk assessments, which include cholesterol level and blood pressure checks as well as personal consultations on how to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Hydration

Provides necessary fluids to the body, usually through an IV tube.

Inpatient Behavioral Health Program

For inpatient behavioral health programs, the patient is admitted to the hospital. Psychiatric nurses, technicians and therapists make up each individual's care team, which provides both support and education to the client, as well as their families and/or support system. These professionals work with the individual's primary care physician, psychiatrist, psychologist and/or therapist, so that the maximum benefit from the inpatient stay is achieved. The goal is to ensure that the individual's transition back into the community is a smooth one.

Interpreter Services

When you register as a patient, please let the staff know if you need an interpreter to assist you during your medical appointments.

Joint Injections (Intra-Articular Injection)

A joint injection is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions.

Laboratory Services

Lung Conditions Treatment

Treatment of conditions impacting the lungs.

Memory Assessment

Early evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of memory disorders in older adults. 

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.

Multi-Slice CT

Multislice CT scans, or MSCT scans, often allow remarkably accurate imaging of the coronary arteries, and often, blockages in the coronary arteries can be seen quite clearly. The quality of the image with MSCT scans is partially related to the number of "slices" taken by the camera. Currently, 16-slice and 64-slice CT imagers are commercially available.

Needle Localizations

A special examination for localizing questionable masses that cannot be felt but are seen on mammogram films. The radiologist places a needle with a wire into the area of abnormality. The needle remains in the breast once it is in the area of interest.  The patient then goes to the operating room for the biopsy procedure. The needle is used as a guide by the surgeon to ensure that the correct area of abnormality is removed.

Negative Pressures Wound Therapy

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is the use of sub-atmospheric pressure to promote or assist wound healing, or to remove fluids from a wound site.

Osteoporosis Care

Treatment of osteoporosis, a disease, occurring especially in women following menopause, in which the bones become extremely porous and are subject to fracture.

Pain Management and Treatment

Pain management and treatment options address the whole person, not just the site of the pain. Options may include: occupational therapy, physical therapy, pain psychology, biofeedback, integrated mind-body pain program, medication management, social work, patient-controlled analgesia, epidural injections, procedural treatments, and/or implantable technologies.

Pain Rehabilitation

A program designed for persons with residual impairment from injury, disease or surgical procedures. 

Pharmacological Pain Control

Pharmacological pain control involves the use of analgesics, as well as other medications, to modify the patient's mood or pain perception.

Preventive Care

Medical and/or dental services aimed at early detection and intervention.

PSA Blood Test

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test is used to help detect prostate cancer by measuring a substance called prostate-specific antigen produced by the prostate.

Pulse Oximetry

Electrodes used to monitor your pulse are attached to a part of your body like a finger, earlobe, or skin fold.

Rapid Chest Response in Emergency Department

Knowing and recognizing the warning signs of a heart attack and getting to the Emergency Department immediately will improve your chances of survival and recovery. At the Chest Pain Emergency Department, patients are triaged quickly and then evaluated by a board-certified cardiologist. This rapid treatment response has proven to increase survival rates for heart attack patients.

Smoking Cessation

Using individualized medical assessment, strategies and health tips, this program helps people identify and reach their goals to stop using tobacco.

Sports Medicine Procedures

The field of medicine concerned with physical fitness and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries sustained in sports or exercise.

Stroke Treatment

Stroke is a serious brain attack in which blood flow to the brain is cut off.  Stroke patients can lose their ability to speak, understand and move properly -- in addition to the risk of dying -- if treatment is not given quickly.

StrokeSense

StrokeSense is a program developed by leading community hospitals and their affiliated physicians nationwide to help educate our community about strokes.

Symptom Management

Uses medicines or other treatments to address the symptoms associated with a condition or disease.

Treatment of Minor Emergencies

Treatment of minor health-related issues such as minor injuries or illnesses.

Urgent Care Services

Urgent care offices provide immediate diagnoses and treatment options for a wide range of sudden illnesses and injuries. Since no appointment is necessary, you can expect efficient care on a walk-in basis when you need it. Urgent care facilities offer extended hours seven days a week.

X-ray

An x-ray is a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film.