Diagnostic capabilities are supported by the most advanced EKG, cholesterol screening equipment, EEG, and Stress and Echo equipment. Cardiac health education is an important part of rehabilitation and offers such lifestyle modifications, as monitored exercise, diet teaching and smoking cessation. A telemetry unit near the critical care unit offers monitoring for patients who need to be watched closely but do not require a critical care environment. Registered Dietitians Registered dietitians work closely with the patient's physician to develop a dietary program based on each patient's nutritional requirements. Diet is an integral part of the patient's treatment program.
Dietitians also provide the patient with information and guidance.
The emergency department sees over 45,000 patients a year and is equipped to handle a range of conditions and complications. The emergency medical team concentrates on providing the patient with prompt, effective care. The unit if fully computer automated, which makes it extremely efficient to review a patient's file and admit them into the emergency department. The hospital provides social work and discharge planning services for the patient's family members. In special cases, it is often the patient's family that needs help in planning around the patient's condition after discharge from the hospital.