Marshall Medical Center Services

Diagnostic Testing

Marshall Medical Center Radiology Department offers the expertise of radiologic technologists and a board-certified radiologist, who is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Below is a description of the radiology services available at Marshall Medical Center.

Computed Tomography (CT)

A CT scan is unique because it uses X-rays combined with a computer to produce multiple cross-sectional images in rapid sequence. These images are pictures of slices through the body, much like slices from a loaf of bread. The pictures let the radiologist see the bones and soft tissues within the body more clearly. Spiral CTs continuously scan the body as it passes through the CT, resulting in higher quality images and decreasing the time it takes to conduct a scan.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI uses a powerful magnetic field combined with radio waves to stimulate the body’s water molecules. Stimulated molecules release signals that are picked up by the MRI scanner, which produces cross-sectional images similar to pictures of slices through the body. A special computer analyzes this information and creates an image of the tissue or bone on a video screen.

Ultrasound

Marshall Medical Center utilizes two ultrasound machines. Ultrasound is a technique that sends high frequency sound waves into the body. The sound waves are directed at a specific organ or, in the case of obstetrical ultrasound, to a growing fetus. The sound waves hit the target body part and bounce back as a series of echoes. The ultrasound scanner detects these echoes and analyzes the information to create an image.

Mammography

Mammography is a simple technique of obtaining X-rays of the breast. While most detectable masses of 1.5 to 2 centimeters or more can usually be felt through breast examination, smaller lumps located deep within the breast tissue can be detected only by X-ray. Mammography involves passing low doses of X-rays through the breasts and does not require any dyes or injections.

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine procedures have the capability to assess tissue function as well as metabolism and blood flow. An imaging agent called a radiopharmaceutical is injected into the patient. Radiopharmaceuticals contain a small amount of radioactive element that attaches itself to organs. Different agents are used to attach to specific organs under study. A gamma camera records the radioactivity emitted by the organ and surrounding tissue.

Bone Densitometry

Bone densitometry is a test to measure changes in bone density precisely, providing invaluable information in the assessment of metabolic bone disease. It is used primarily to detect osteopenia or osteoporosis, diseases in which the bone's mineral content and density are low and the risk of fractures is high.

Outpatient Radiology Hours:

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please note: Procedures must be ordered by a physician prior to scheduling an appointment. For more information, call 931.359.6241, extension 3340.

Emergency Department

Marshall Medical Center provides urgent care through its Emergency Department. Marshall Medical Center's Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is staffed with a physician, as well as registered nurses and nurse technicians.

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Department at Marshall Medical Center offers a wide range of outpatient therapy programs for individuals who have been referred by a physician. Services include:

• General physical therapy
• Industrial rehabilitation
• Industrial work site evaluations
• Neurological rehabilitation (for stroke and head injury patients)
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Spine rehabilitation
• Sports injury recovery
• Wound care

 

The Physical Therapy Center is located near Marshall Medical Center in the medical office building at 1090 North Ellington Parkway, Suite 205. Convenient outpatient therapy rooms accommodate those who require therapy before or after work.

Physical Rehabilitation is provided for all ages by a licensed team of therapists with more than 25 years of combined experience. Their goal is to assist patients in recovering from illness or injury as quickly as possible utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and proven therapy techniques.

Physical therapy is also provided to inpatients at Marshall Medical Center who need short term rehabilitation before returning home after surgery or illness.

Office Hours:

Monday and Wednesday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday

8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

All therapy is provided under a physician's order. To obtain more information or to make an appointment, call 931.270.3675.

Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Department at Marshall Medical Center offers a wide range of services to both inpatients and outpatients. Respiratory therapists, under the direction of a physician, are licensed professionals who evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders.

Marshall Medical Center's Respiratory Care Department provides qualified service to inpatients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Marshall Medical Center's respiratory therapists are credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), having passed national board exams administered by the NBRC. Services include:

• Aerosol and humidity therapy
• Cardiopulmonary stress testing
• Oxygen administration
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulmonary hyperinflation therapy

For more information, call 931.359.6241.

Sleep Center

Sleep studies assist in diagnosing a variety of conditions and disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, insomnia and many others. Studies may be recommended for individuals who for several weeks experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• Difficulty falling asleep (30 minutes or more)
• Waking frequently and difficulty returning to sleep
• Feeling tired, irritable or having difficulty concentrating during the day
• Snoring loudly
• Awakening gasping for breath
• Kicking or jerking while asleep
• Difficulty staying awake while watching TV or reading

During a study, the patient is monitored with devices that record heart rate, snoring, airflow, oxygen levels, brain waves and movement in the muscles and eyes. Sleep study data is interpreted by a physician who is board certified or has specialized training in sleep medicine. Results are given to the referring physician who will discuss the findings with the patient.

Sleep studies are conducted for adults and children as young as five years of age with a physician referral.

For more information, please call 931.490.REST (7378).

Surgery Services

Marshall Medical Center offers outpatient (same day surgery) and inpatient surgical services in a modern surgery suite with advanced technology. Many procedures that once required a hospital stay can now be performed on an outpatient basis through advancements such as minimally invasive laparoscopy, allowing patients to go home the day of surgery. Many physicians use same day surgery to reduce medical costs and return patients home sooner, giving the patient the opportunity to recuperate in the comfort of their own home.

For more information on surgery services at Marshall Medical Center, call 931.359.6241.

Specialty Clinic

Marshall Medical Center opened the Specialty Clinic in 1995 to better serve the health care needs of the people of Marshall County and the surrounding area. The physicians who see patients are some of the area’s most respected specialists. Specialties include:

• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Neurology
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Orthopedics
• Otolaryngology
• Pulmonology
• Urology

 

For more information on the Specialty Clinic at Marshall Medical Center, please call 931.270.5143 or 800.950.5143 (toll free).