Care and Program Support Services

Nutrition Services

Provides physician ordered selections and nutritional education by qualified dietitians.

Pharmacy Services

Medications, as ordered by your physician, are reviewed, prepared, and delivered to your care area by the hospital pharmacy.

Respiratory Care

Evaluates breathing using established measurements and tools, then carries out therapy decisions made by your physician.

Stress EKG

Treadmill exercise test used in the diagnosis of heart disease.

Echocardiogram

An examination of your heart using ultrasound.

Ambulance Services

Highly skilled, trained paramedics and EMT's respond to emergencies .

Education

• Provides support and information through the following:
• Prepared Childbirth Classes
• Wellness Programs Health Fairs

• X-ray
• Computed Tomography (CT) - Allows doctors to study cross-sectional views of the head and body through the use of an x-ray scanning machine linked to a computer.
• Ultrasound - Uses sound waves to produce a picture of the area of concern.
• Mammography - Most effective for the diagnosis and early detection of breast cancer.
• Recorded Video Swallow - Allows viewing of the patient's mouth and throat while chewing and swallowing.
• Mobile Services
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Provides an exceptional three-dimensional view.
  • Nuclear Medicine - Provides detailed images of a specific area of the body.

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