Unlike the standard x-ray viewbox, Smart Light is a computerized supplementary light system that allows the radiologist to change the lighting behind images, so that every area of the film is better illuminated, including soft tissue. Now the radiologist will be able to more clearly view areas that would normally be darkened, and thus be able to detect abnormalities that may be present. The expanded Pediatric Specialty services offers evaluation and treatment for children with musculoskeletal disorders, neurological impairment or developmental delays. Each child has access to a number of specialized clinics to provide a thorough diagnostic profile, and a full complement of comprehensive physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy services for general as well as fine motor skill and feeding skill development. Until now, those needing this level of service traveled to distant large cities such as Philadelphia, or to the Dupont pediatric center in Delaware.
Aquatic therapy is also available at the center.
Currently, over 700 children of all ages are seen each week by Hanover Rehab Center pediatric therapists. The expanded, fully equipped new facility will enable even higher numbers of patients from within and outside of the area. Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Cardiac catheterization services are now provided at Hanover Hospital, dramatically expanding the range of progressive cardiac diagnostic and treatment services available here in Hanover. Now patients who need cardiac catheterization can undergo the procedure without having to leave the area. If further treatment is required, the patient can be transferred to an appropriate facility of their choice.