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Why patients choose LifeCare
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LifeCare Medical Center
offers many services to its patients.
Because the medical professionals,
equipment, and modern technology needed for
these services are all available at LifeCare,
more and more patients are choosing to skip
long road trips and receive care locally.
Here is a brief overview of just some of
these services. |
Q: What services does the
Imaging department provide?
A: The Imaging department at LifeCare features
in-house state-of-the-art medical equipment that rivals
or surpasses the best in the region. The equipment and
services include:
• 16 slice in-house CT scanner
• MRI and nuclear medicine
• Digital fluoroscopy
• Interventional pain management
• Aspiration and biopsy procedures
Q: What services are available in the Women’s
Health Area?
A: The new Women’s Health Area is located within
LifeCare’s Imaging department. Designed by women for
women, this calming and peaceful place feels more like a
spa than a medical facility. Services here include:
• 3D ultrasound
• Full field digital mammography
• Bone density screening
• Breast and pap screening clinics
• Education on breast cancer awareness
Q: What type of services does Respiratory Care
provide?
A: Respiratory Care offers a full list of
services in a beautifully designed space in the lower
level of LifeCare Medical Center. Complete with sleep
study bedrooms that resemble hotel suites, Respiratory
Care offers:
• Sleep studies
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulmonary rehab
• Altru oxygen services
Q: What are some of the Inpatient and Outpatient
procedures provided at LifeCare?
A: An impressive list of Inpatient and Outpatient
procedures is available at LifeCare. These include:
• General and laparoscopic surgeries including ear, nose
and
throat procedures as well as eye, urological,
gynecological
and obstetric surgeries
• Cataract surgery
• Endoscopy procedures—gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Infusion therapy including fluid replacement,
IV antibiotics, and infusion chemotherapy
Q: What type of Inpatient Care does LifeCare
have?
A: LifeCare’s Inpatient Care is categorized into
four areas:
• Birthing suites featuring a homelike atmosphere
• General inpatient care
• Respite care
• Sub-acute care
Q: Does LifeCare have any Outpatient Cardiac
Services?
A: Yes, LifeCare’s busy Cardiac Rehab department
offers:
• Cardiac Rehab
• Cardiac Rehab stage II
• Stress testing studies
Q: What services are available through Behavioral
Health?
A: Some of LifeCare’s Behavioral Health services
include:
• Assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans
• Psychological testing
• Evaluations related to gastric bypass procedure
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder evaluations
Q: What does LifeCare Rehabilitation Services
provide?
A: Rehabilitation Services covers many areas
including:
• Speech/Language Therapy
• Physical Therapy involving pelvic floor dysfunction,
wound care, injury and post-operative rehab, and
neurological conditions
• Occupational Therapy involving fine motor
coordination,
stroke rehabilitation, custom splinting, mobility
equipment needs, and training
• Massage Therapy
• Athletic development programs
• Ice skating treadmill
• Community wellness centers
Among additional
LifeCare services are 24-hour Emergency Room and
Ambulance service, evening and weekend Convenience Care,
and comprehensive Laboratory.
To learn more, contact Sue Lisell, Senior Leader of
Patient Services at (218) 463-4315. |
