Adoption Care

Adoption medicine involves consultations for families considering adopting a child from either overseas or domestically. Foreign medical records may also be reviewed to address the healthcare needs facing the child and family.

Autism Treatment

Autism is a developmental brain disorder that typically affects a person’s ability to communicate, engage in social interactions, and respond appropriately to the environment. While there is no known cure for autism, there are treatment and education approaches that may reduce some of the challenges associated with the condition.

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.

Breastfeeding Class

This class will teach you everything you need to know about getting a good start with breastfeeding. Learn how to read your baby's cues, determine if breastfeeding is going well, how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk and how to identify and manage breastfeeding challenges. Expectant mothers are urged to bring their partner, support person or family member. Classes are taught by a board-certified lactation consultant.

Breastfeeding Services (Lactation Consults)

For those mothers who choose to breastfeed, a board-certified lactation consultant makes rounds to rooms, consults with you on positioning and provides any other breastfeeding assistance that you may need. They are also available after you leave the hospital.

Cancer Clinical Research Trials

Research studies that involve patient volunteers to find different ways to treat cancer. Each study is designed to answer specific scientific questions and to find potentially better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat cancer.

Cesarean Birth

Cesarean delivery (also called a cesarean section or C-section) is the surgical delivery of a baby by an incision through the mother's abdomen and uterus. This procedure is performed when it is determined to be a safer method than a vaginal delivery for the mother, baby, or both.

Childbirth Preparation Classes

This class helps the expectant mom and support person learn what to expect during labor and delivery, signs of early labor, Lamaze relaxation and breathing techniques, Ceasarean birth and pain management choices. Important information is given on infant care, safety and adjusting to parenthood.

Community Resource Referrals

Referrals are made as appropriate for other resources available in the community.

Computer Assisted Diagnosis for Mammograms

Computer-assisted diagnosis of digitized mammograms uses computers to analyze mammogram images, and may improve detection and interpretation of microcalcifications and other structural changes within breast tissue.

Dilation and Curettage

Dilation and curettage (also called D & C) is  a minor operation in which the cervix is dilated (expanded) so that the cervical canal and uterine lining can be scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument).

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.

Fecal Occult Blood Test

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

Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the strength and duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to tell whether your baby is doing well or may have some problems. Two types of monitoring, external and internal, can be done.

Fibroid Management

Most fibroids that cause symptoms do require treatment. But for fibroids that are not symptomatic, you will probably not require treatment. In this case, although treatment may not be necessary, vigilant surveillance is important – pelvic exams every six months to monitor the size and growth rate of your fibroids. Any rapid change in size may warrant further testing and possible treatment.

Flu Shots

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

Guest Meal Trays

Family and friends may choose to arrange for guest meal trays. There is a charge for this service. The cashier will notify Food and Nutrition Services, and your tray will be delivered along with the patient's tray.

Health Library

The full-service Health Library has a librarian that can assist you in searching for trusted health information through the most up-to-date journals, texts and databases available today.  

Hypospadias Treatment

Treatment of hypospadias, a congenital  malformation in which the urethra opens at the base or beneath the penis.

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Different portions of the uterus, as well as other organs, may be removed at the same time.

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is the visual examination of the canal of the cervix and interior of the uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. The device is inserted through the vagina.

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.

Lung Conditions Treatment

Treatment of conditions impacting the lungs.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is surgery to remove portions or all of the breast.

Maternal Nutrition Counseling

This is for expectant mothers who want more information or guidance about their diet and nutrition. Appointments are made with our registered dietitian and special counseling is available for women with special needs. This includes women who are expecting multiples, or have a vegetarian diet.

Maternity Classes

A variety of classes designed to prepare women and their partner for the birth of a child.

Maternity Pre-Registration

It is important that you pre-register to deliver your baby. It is best to complete this pre-registration at least four months before your due date.

Maternity Tour

You and your family are welcome to tour our hospital facilities. These free tours are offered both evenings and weekends.

Newborn Care

Treatment received by a newborn child from the date of birth until 30 days following discharge from the hospital.

Newborn Hearing Screens

Trained staff members of the hospital use a procedure called Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR). The screener sends sounds through small earphones which are placed over each ear. Small sensors which are attached to your baby's skin pick up your baby's response from the brain to the sounds he/she hears. Your baby's response to the sounds are analyzed by the screener.

Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound

This prenatal test (also called the NT or nuchal fold scan) can help assess your baby's risk of having Down syndrome (DS) and some other chromosomal abnormalities as well as major congenital heart problems. The NT test uses ultrasound to measure the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of your developing baby's neck. Babies with abnormalities tend to accumulate more fluid at the back of their neck during the first trimester, causing this clear space to be larger than average.

Nutrition Counseling

Developing a heart-healthy eating plan can help you reduce your cholesterol and maintain a healthy body weight, both of which are important in the prevention of heart disease. Nutrition counseling provides individual consultations with a nutritionist designed to create a healthy eating plan that is right for you. The nutritionist will review your blood lipid profile, discuss your current eating patterns and provide you with educational materials on foods that will lower your cardiovascular disease risk.

OB Anesthesia

There are many options available to laboring mothers to help manage the pain including:

• Analgesics: medications to relieve pain
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  Non-medicated measures: special techniques including relaxation, touch, imagery, meditation, and breathing
• Anesthesia: medications that cause loss of sensation and block the pain such as epidural anesthesia, local block, spinal anesthesia, and general anesthesia

Osteoporosis Treatment Plans

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue. Treatment of osteoporosis depends on the cause of your condition, the severity of bone loss, and the response to treatments. In general, treatments include calcium, vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, prevention of falls, and bone-friendly medicines. 

Parents with Siblings Classes

This one-session program helps prepare brothers and sister for the new baby. Parent watch their children learn how to diaper and hold the baby. A Family Maternity Center tour included. Recommended for children ages 3-10. Class is free.

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgery is the treatment of disease, injury or other disorders in children by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Surgery involves the cutting into the skin or other organ to accomplish restoring the body to a healthful state.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

Pelvic Ultrasound

A pelvic ultrasound is a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. A pelvic ultrasound allows quick visualization of the female pelvic organs and structures including the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Doppler ultrasound may also show blood flow in certain pelvic organs.

Polysomnogram

A polysomnogram is a comprehensive, all night testing procedure that takes place in a sleep lab. Electrodes and sensors are attached to the patient's head, chest, abdomen and legs to continuously record brain activity, muscle activity, eye movements, breathing patterns, oxygen exchange and occasionally other bodily functions. There should be no pain associated with the test.

Pulmonary Conditions Treatment

Treatments for disorders of the lungs and airways. Conditions may include asthma, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema or cancer.

Sibling Class/Tour

A special class and facility tour designed for the siblings of a new baby.

Stretta Procedure

Stretta (which means "tight," in Italian) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to help the valve between the esophagus and stomach shrink or tighten and, therefore, prevent acid from flowing up from the stomach. It also destroys some of the nerves around the valve that causes it to open inappropriately.

Tonsillectomy / Adenoidectomy

Tonsils are lymph nodes found in the back of the mouth. Adenoids are also tonsils but they are higher up, in the back of the nose. The most common reason for tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils) and adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids) is to remove enlarged tonsils and adenoids which block breathing passages. 

Transvaginal Ultrasound

Transvaginal ultrasound (also called ultrasonography) is an ultrasound test using a small instrument, called a transducer, that is placed in the vagina.

Undescended Testis Treatment

Also known as cryptoorchidism. A term used to describe testis, which, at birth has not descended into the scrotum as normal. Treatment may include surgery or hormone therapy.

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Loss of bladder control is not a disease. Rather, it is a sign that a problem may exist. Regular leakage of urine can occur with certain movements, during pregnancy or times of stress. When leakage of urine becomes frequent or severe enough to become a social or hygienic problem, it is called urinary incontinence. Leakage of urine that cannot be controlled should prompt the patient to see a doctor. Proper diagnosis and treatment may correct the problem and ease the symptoms of urinary incontinence.

Urinary Infections Treatment

 Treatment of infections of the urinary system typically includes antibiotics.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

This term describes the delivery of an infant through the birth canal for women who had previously given birth by Cesarean section.

Visitor Dining

Food service options available for visitors.

Women's Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation programs and services designed specifically for women.