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Wayne Medical
Center Services
Diagnostic
Imaging
Wayne Medical Center's Radiology Department is staffed with skilled personnel who possess imaging expertise
in the areas of CT, MRI, mammography and ultrasound. The
expertise of a board-certified radiologist is available seven days a week,
24 hours a day. Below is a description of the radiology services available
at Wayne 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)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an advanced, state-of-the-art method, which produces very clear pictures, or images, of the human body without the use of X-rays. This technology enables physicians to detect developing diseases or abnormalities earlier than ever before. MRI uses a powerful, but harmless, magnetic field and radio waves, like the kind that transmit your favorite FM music. The combination of radio waves and magnetic field produce detailed images of body structures such as the brain, the spine, and other vital organs.
Mammography
Thousands of women die each year from breast cancer. The good news is that when breast cancer is detected in the early stages most women can go on to lead normal, healthy lives. The most valuable tool used to detect breast cancer and save lives is mammography, a simple non-invasive technique of obtaining x-rays of the breast to detect abnormalities.
The Mammography Department
at Wayne Medical Center is fully accredited by the American College of
Radiology and the Food and Drug Administration. All mammograms performed at the
hospital are reviewed by a board certified radiologist. When necessary,
an ultrasound may also be taken of the breast to further investigate any
abnormalities.
Wayne Medical Center
offers mammograms with the order of the patient's physician. To schedule
an appointment or receive additional information, call 931.722.5411, extension
2060.
Bone Densitometry
Bone densitometry measures changes in bone density. This test is a valuable tool your doctors can use to monitor and treat osteopenia or osteoporosis, diseases in which the bone's mineral content and density are low and the risk of fractures is high.
Ultrasound
Technology in ultrasound
is a rapidly expanding field including many applications in the diagnosis
of disease. Wayne Medical Center is pleased to offer a wide range of ultrasound
procedures, including abdominal, vascular, obstetrics (optional four-dimensional imaging), gynecology, cardiology,
urology and other applications. 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.
Outpatient Radiology
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please note: Procedures
must be ordered by a physician prior to scheduling an appointment. For more
information, call 931.722.5411, extension 2060.
Emergency Department
Wayne Medical Center provides
urgent care through its Emergency Department. Wayne Medical Center's Emergency
Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is staffed with a
physician, as well as a registered nurse. In 2002,
the department was renovated and expanded to provide a more spacious and private
environment for patients.
Laboratory Services
The laboratory is staffed by licensed personnel who perform critical diagnostic tests. They assist physicians by providing rapid results to expedite a patient's diagnosis.
Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy Department
at Wayne Medical Center offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient therapy
programs for individuals who have been referred by a physician. Services include:
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• General physical therapy
• Spine rehabilitation
• Sports injury recovery
• Wound care
• Neurological rehabilitation (for stroke or head injury patients)
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more information, call
931.722.5411, extension 2041.
Respiratory
Care
The Respiratory Care Department
at Wayne 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.
The Respiratory Care Department
provides qualified service to inpatients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our respiratory therapists are credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory
Care (NBRC), having passed national board exams administered by the NBRC. Services
include:
• Oxygen administration
• Aerosol and humidity therapy
• Pulmonary hyperinflation therapy
• Pulmonary function testing
• Cardiopulmonary stress testing
For more information, call 931.722.5411, extension 2045.
Swing
Beds (Skilled Nursing Beds)
Recovery sometimes extends
beyond a typical hospital stay. For patients needing to transition from the
hospital to home or another setting, the skilled nursing beds at Wayne Medical
Center provide full service care.
Wayne Care Nursing Home
Wayne Care Nursing Home is a 46-bed Medicaid certified intermediate care facility. The dedicated and caring staff strives to provide the best possible care for residents in a home-like environment. Residents are provided with 24-hour nursing care and supervision. Short-term physical and speech therapy may be provided if the resident’s condition requires these services. For more information, call 931.722.5832.
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