Education Continuing medical education programs are arranged through our education department. A medical library with full Internet access is provided on the hospital's fifth floor. Community health education classes and health screenings are scheduled throughout the year. Emergency Services A nurse triage system provides prompt patient assessment, access to the appropriate treatment area and updates to physicians on a patient's progress. Our registered nurses have advanced training in emergency nursing and our emergency physicians are trained in advanced cardiac care and trauma life support.
Paramedic teams provide advanced life support in cooperation with local ambulance companies.
A heliport provides direct access for transfer of patients to tertiary facilities. The American College of Pathology has accredited our medical laboratory since 1970. Pathologists, technologists and support staff work together to provide expeditious reporting of results to physicians. Fine needle aspiration cytology, courier service, point of care testing for glucose, surgical pathology, autopsy pathology, blood banking, autologous blood donating, breath alcohol testing, drug testing and microbiology are among the services provided. Nursing Services Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses provide quality nursing care.