CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES Services Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Special Medical Services in Tuscaloosa for Jehovah’s Witnesses DCH Bloodless Medicine & Surgery (BMS) is a unique service from the DCH Health System for Jehovah's Witnesses. DCH Regional Medical Center was the first hospital in Alabama and one of a few in the Southeast with a program dedicated to providing quality care without using blood transfusions. The BMS program is also available at Northport Medical Center. A full range of outpatient services is available through the DCH Health System. Both the Phelps Outpatient Center at DCH Regional Medical Center and the Outpatient Pavilion at Northport Medical Center offer laboratory testing, advanced imaging, same-day surgery, and physical and occupational therapy. DCH Bloodless Medicine & Surgery staff can help patients with physician referrals and assist with outpatient services, scheduling and DCH Guest Room reservations. Modern Medical Technology at DCH To meet the challenges of Bloodless Medicine & Surgery, DCH depends on its skilled medical and professional staff, as well as its modern medical technology. The following medical technologies help limit the loss of blood: Cell Saver - Processes blood lost during surgery to be returned to the patient. Skin Monitor - Tracks blood oxygen levels without drawing blood. Volume Expanders - Intravenous fluids enhance the circulation of the patient's own blood during surgery. Synthetic Erythropoietin - Stimulates patient's own bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Lasers - Lasers, including KTP and YAG, can be used for surgery. Lasers seal the tissue as they cut, which reduces the loss of blood. Surgical Robots - Decrease blood loss during surgery Contacts For information about the program, call the BMS office at 800-266-4324, Monday through Friday. Our hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. After hours, call 205-759-7111, and the on-call coordinator will be paged. You can also e-mail the BMS staff at csanford@dchsystem.com. Services BLOODLESS MEDICINE & SURGERY CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY OF ALABAMA CANCER TREATMENT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES DIABETES & NUTRITION EDUCATION CENTER DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING EMERGENCY SERVICES HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT HOSPITALIST PROGRAM IN HOME HEALTH CARE LABORATORY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE ORTHOPEDICS PALLIATIVE CARE PEDIATRICS PHARMACY PRIMARY CARE REHABILITATION SERVICES SLEEP MEDICINE SPINECARE CENTER SURGICAL SERVICES WEST ALABAMA CARDIAC SURGERY WEST ALABAMA UROLOGY ASSOCIATES WOMEN'S SERVICES WOUND CARE FIND A DOCTOR OUR LOCATIONS ONLINE BILL PAY MY DCH CAREERS Our Locations DCH Regional Medical Center General 809 University Blvd. E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-759-7111 MORE INFORMATION Northport Medical Center General 2700 Hospital Drive Northport, AL 35476 205-333-4500 MORE INFORMATION 1 / 2 VIEW ALL 809 University Blvd. E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-759-7111 Community Involvement Find a Doctor Services News The DCH Foundation Careers DCH Employee Resources Education Events Calendar Privacy Practices Copyright © 2021 Privacy Policy Site Map