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As communities grow, so do the health systems that service them. Many general hospitals now offer patients a multitude of medical services from one convenient location. These comprehensive medical centers ensure the diverse needs of patients are met by providing the highest quality care possible using state-of-the-art technologies.

Home Health

In addition to surgical services, in-patient facilities, and 24-hour emergency room care, many hospitals provide patients with specialized services including home health, heart centers, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

General hospitals understand that patients are more likely to feel at ease and are more likely to heal faster from the privacy and comfort of their own home. When patients are homebound or just need to make the transition from a hospital stay to home, an in-home treatment plan can be a viable option.

Medical centers provide licensed, trained professionals in many areas including nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and nutrition. Home health treatment plans can include anything from post-operative care and rehabilitation to wound care and disease management.

Heart Center

Because heart disease is America’s number one killer, a lot of hospitals have state-of-the-art heart centers to not only respond to and treat heart attacks and strokes, but to also help patients prevent them through education, regular screenings, and accurate diagnoses.

Another unique feature of a hospital’s heart center is having dedicated cardiac teams on standby to aid patients needing critical care who have bypassed the emergency room. Cutting-edge ICE programs are also part of some of the more advanced medical centers. This is where the body temperature is cooled for 24-36 hours following a cardiac arrest; the body’s temperature is then slowly raised back to normal. This technology has been shown to increase survival rates above the national average. Finally, comprehensive general hospitals use their heart centers to promote community outreach and women’s heart programs.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Following a hospital stay due to a cardiac attack or pulmonary disease, patients recover faster when they participate in a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program. Patients who benefit from rehabilitation include those who have had coronary stent replacements, heart transplants, bypass surgeries, or those who have experienced a heart attack.

Doctor refers patients to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and staff members work closely with the doctors to evaluate the patient’s progress. Patients undergoing rehabilitation are monitored closely during prescribed exercises on therapeutic equipment. Heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are all monitored.

An equally important aspect of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is the emphasis that is placed on heart and health education following a patient’s discharge and completion of rehabilitation. This ensures patients adopt healthy habits and can continue their recovery process at home while preventing future problems.

General hospitals understand the importance of providing quality health care to their diverse and ever-growing communities. Comprehensive medical centers allow patients to receive the individual care they need from a family of quality health care professionals dedicated to serving their growing community.

Dakota Bressler writes for the Citrus Memorial Health System, a premier Inverness medical center. This comprehensive medical center is a top Florida general hospital.