Hospital News:
- New Amputee Survivor Support Group Meets A Need in the Metro East
- Anderson's Endoscopy Lab Offers Privacy, Experienced Staff and New Options
- Upcoming Blood Drive and Screenings
- MORE NEWS
New Amputee Survivor Support Group Provides an Unmet Need in Metro East
The Rehabilitation Center at Anderson Hospital is proud to introduce a new support group that isn’t offered in the Metro East. The New Amputee Survivor Support Group will provide amputees and caregivers a structured way to share and support each other. The group will also offer the ever important peer support – helping new amputees learn from others who are successfully coping with limb loss and learn new coping strategies. Participants can meet on a monthly basis at Anderson Hospital’s Physician Office Building to receive accurate information that promotes better understanding of recovery and rehabilitation after limb loss. The group is absolutely FREE and open to ANY amputee and/or caregiver wishing to benefit from this great resource.
First meeting will be Wednesday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Classroom #3 of the Physician Office Building at Anderson Hospital.
Anderson's Endoscopy Lab Offers Privacy, Experienced Staff and New Options
At Anderson Hospital we are committed to helping you maintain your good health. Our Endoscopic Services are an example of our commitment to the people we serve. Our team of over 20 staff members is led by physician specialists in gastroenterology including:
- Dr. Mark Fedder
- Dr. Neil Frederickson
- Dr. Ron Gould
- Dr. Mark Klucka
- Dr. Hugo Villarreal
A major expansion in 2002 provided a new space for our Endoscopy Lab which provides 12 private patient rooms for pre/post procedure. Each year we perform about 4,000 endoscopic procedures which include:
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- ERCP
- Bronchoscopy
- PEG tube placement
With the addition of a new anesthesia group in March, 2010, Anderson Hospital is now providing anesthesia assisted sedation for procedures such as colonoscopy. This new alternative gives patients a choice when it to choose the type of sedation used for procedures. To learn more about the options and what works best for you, talk to your doctor.
Air Fair October 4th
Asthma is difficult to diagnose in children because wheezing and coughing often accompany other childhood illnesses. Many parents dismiss these symptoms as part of a common cold or other short-term sickness. These symptoms, along with a shortness of breath and a tight feeling in the chest often occur in the early morning or in the evening and often signal an asthmatic condition.
To help children and their families cope with asthma, Anderson Hospital Respiratory Therapist, Roberta Fahey developed a special event as a way to learn about different aspects of the disease. Known as the Air Fair, the event introduces children, and their families, to fun and interactive ways to learn about asthma. The fair features arts and crafts, games, and activities to keep learning fun and interesting.
The Air Fair takes place the first Monday in October every year. This year, the event will take place on Monday, October 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Anderson Hospital’s Physician Office Building Classrooms. Admission is free!
Blood Drive September 15th
To the world you may be one person... but to one person... you may be the world!
Register in Anderson Hospital’s Physician Office Building Lobby
NOON – 6 p.m.
Blood donations directly support the blood needs here at Anderson Hospital.
I Screen, You Screen, We All Screen for Better Health
Cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure screenings are scheduled for September 17 from 7:00 to 12:00 at Anderson Hospital in the Health Management Center. Total Lipid Profile which includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyrcerides, glucose, and blood pressure are measured. Education on reducing these cardiovascular risk factors is also provided. An appointment is required. Cost is $25.00. Call (618) 391-5283 to make an appointment.
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