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Hospital Programs & Services
Anesthesia Services
884-9111
TCH provides 24-hour anesthesia
services, in conjunction with Asheville Anesthesiology Associates.
Services
include general anesthesia, immediate availability for epidural pain
blocks, pre- and post-operative pain
blocks and 24-hour epidural availability for labor and delivery.
Asthma Education 883-5322
Nearly 17 million Americans,
including five million children, suffer from asthma. TCH offers asthma
education with a certified asthma educator. Call for more information.
Auxiliary Volunteers 883-5182
Since its creation in 1942, the TCH Auxiliary has enjoyed steady
growth and ever increasing opportunities for volunteers to enhance the
quality of care provided by the Hospital. There are currently 400
volunteers serving TCH. Added benefits of volunteering include
membership luncheons, a semi-annual newsletter, free flu shots for
active volunteers, an opportunity to earn service pins, and free
cafeteria meals while on duty.
Birthing Center
883-5283
The Hospital
offers four private and two semi-private birthing suites, which
provide a home-like atmosphere during labor/delivery, and continuing
through postpartum care. When possible, a newborn remains in the same
room with the mother. Our specially trained mother/baby nurses provide
care and education in our fully equipped level II maternity care
facility and infant intensive care nursery.
 All
newborns are offered hearing screening using Algo II testing
equipment. Childbirth education classes and sibling preparation
classes (for children 2-8 years old) are available on a regular
basis.
Now you can share your
baby's first photo with the world with our
Baby Photo Gallery.
Cardio-Pulmonary
Rehabilitation 883-5322
A medically supervised program of education, monitored exercise,
fitness maintenance and counseling. Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab is for
patients recovering from heart attack, heart surgery, or Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Pacemaker function clinics are
offered periodically. Cardiac stress testing and Holter monitoring are
available. The program is certified by the state of North Carolina and
the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
A medically supervised strength training and
cardiovascular program is now available to the public for a per-use or
monthly fee. Physician approval is required.
Chaplain 883-5497
Spiritual support is available to patients, their families, and
employees of the Hospital through our non-denominational chaplaincy
program. Clergy members are available 24-hours per day.
Childbirth
Preparation Classes 883-5257
Expectant parents are invited to attend a series of childbirth
preparation classes taught by staff from the TCH Birthing Center. A
sibling preparation class is available to help young children prepare
for the new addition to the family. Classes and tours of the Birthing
Center are scheduled monthly for children between 2 – 8 years old.
Critical Care
Services 884-9111
Our Critical
and Intensive Care Unit provides close monitoring and observation of
critically ill patients using state-of-the-art equipment and specially
trained staff.
Community
Alternatives Program For Disabled Adults CAP/DA 883-5254
Cap/DA is a program for Medicaid patients who require home care
services. The program is designed to delay or prevent the need for
nursing home care whenever possible.
Diabetes Care
Program 883-5195
Based on
national standards set by the American Diabetes Association, our
Diabetes Education Program teaches diagnosed diabetics how to
self-manage the disease. Personal and group classes focus on how the
disease affects the body, tips on how to keep the body in balance, and
methods to avoid the devastating side effects of uncontrolled
diabetes. The program uses the resources of Transylvania Community
Hospital to provide complete diabetes education and management.
Emergency Services
883-5243
The Emergency
Department is staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week by physicians and
nurses with specialized training in emergency medicine and trauma
care. E.D. nurses and emergency support personnel offer emergency care
and specific services such as breath alcohol testing and legally
sensitive treatment and procedures for victims of assault. For
situations beyond the scope of our services, such as severe head
injury, neurosurgery or open-heart surgery, transfer to a regional
medical center by medical air ambulance can occur in approximately
twelve minutes.
Ethics Committee
883-5497
The Transylvania Community Ethics Committee is available to help
individuals with difficult health care decisions and questions.
Committee members include physicians, clergy, health care agency
representatives, and attorneys. Your confidentiality is assured.
Foot Care 883-5353
or 645-6585
A registered nurse from Outpatient Rehab Services with training in
intermediate foot and nail care is available to assess lower
extremities and nails for problems, trims and debrides toenails, buff
non-painful corns and calluses and apply emollient. Treatment includes
a footwear evaluation and referrals to a primary care physician or
podiatrist when needed. M-W-F by appointment.
Home Care Services
883-5254
Our Home Care
Services department provides home-based services and multi-hour care
to assist people to live independently at home. Medical,
rehabilitative and personal care services are available. TCH home
health services are offered by licensed, skilled nursing
professionals, aides, and multi-hour caregivers. Home Care Services
are certified by the state of North Carolina.
Home Care Services offers Nurses,
Certified Nursing Assistants, Rehabilitation Therapists, Social
Workers, and services such as CAP/DA (Community Alternatives Program
for Disabled Adults), In-Home Supportive services, LifeLine emergency
response system, and Foot Care by Home Care.
Hospice 883-5254
Hospice offers comprehensive care for terminally ill patients. The
focus is on comfort rather than curative care. A support group and
counseling service is available for patients and family members
dealing with the dying and bereavement process.
Infant Massage
Education 883-5257
Gentle Touchâ infant massage classes are
available through the TCH Birthing Center. A fee is charged for the
six week series of classes. Scholarships are available for families in
need of financial assistance.
Kidney Stone
Treatment 883-5287
Our team of staff urologists provide non-surgical removal of kidney
stones in a mobile lithotripsy unit. Surgical treatment options are
also available.
Laboratory Services 883-5376
Our fully
equipped medical laboratory offers blood banking, hematology, blood
chemistry, and microbiology analysis by registered technologists using
the most advanced laboratory equipment.
LifeLine â
Emergency Response
System 883-5254
The
LifeLineâ
program offers a locket sized electronic personal emergency response
system for those living independently. The system summons emergency
assistance at the touch of a button for a low monthly charge.
Mammography 883-5272
Beginning at the age of 40, all women should have a
screening mammogram. TCH offers both in-hospital and mobile outreach
mammography services (available at various areas throughout the
county). All procedures are performed by registered mammography
technicians. TCH assures that all women in Transylvania County have
access to low-cost breast cancer screening.
Medical/Special Needs Transportation
The following agencies in Transylvania
County provide transportation services for medical and special needs:
MedDrive
(Transylvania County Sponsored Transportation Service) ... 884-3203
Medical Staff
883-5317
 Our
team of 42 medical staff physicians and 75 consulting/courtesy
physicians provide a network of health care practitioners who
represent a wide variety of specialties. Supported by the most
advanced medical equipment we offer the finest quality medical care
that is your Right Choice, Right Here. For a list of our
physicians currently accepting new patients, call our MDLine at
884-4DOC (4362).
Medical
& Surgical Services 883-5239
Medical staff physicians, skilled nurses, and
professional health care technicians offer comprehensive inpatient and
outpatient care. We provide medical and surgical treatment and
diagnostics including:
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Gastrointestinal
procedures
General surgery
OB/GYN procedures
Orthopedics
Pulmonary medicine
ENT procedures |
Transitional Care
Acute Care
Urology
Critical Care
Emergency Care (24 hours) |
Medical/Surgical Unit
883-5237
Nurses and
other health care professionals support our 40+ member
medical/surgical physicians and over 60 consulting and courtesy
physicians to provide comprehensive inpatient care, medical and
surgical treatment, and diagnostic procedures for patients with
illness, injury, or recovering from surgical procedures.
Nutrition Counseling 883-5402
Counseling
is available by our registered dietician for prevention and treatment
of diabetes and other nutrition-affected conditions. The TCH dietary
department offers special nutrition services for patients with
dysphagia or tracheotomy.
Outpatient Surgery & Diagnostics 883-5287
TCH Outpatient
surgical capabilities include general surgery, special procedures, and
diagnostic testing performed in three operating suites. Specialists in
urology, gastroenterology, ear/nose/throat (otolaryngology),
ophthalmology, orthopaedics, podiatry, and OB/GYN offer specialized
surgical capabilities. Blood transfusion, urodynamics, lithotripsy,
chronic pain management, radiation seed implants, and vascular
surgeries are available, in addition to a variety of general surgical
procedures.
Occupational Therapy 883-4967
(See Rehab Services
below)
Pacemaker Clinics 883-5322
Most pacemakers should be checked every three months.
Medtronic, Intermedics, and other pacemaker models are assessed by
appointment through the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation 883-5322
This program
assists patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to
achieve the highest functional level possible. Patients with
emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma and other types of COPD benefit
from programs tailored to meet their specific needs.
Radiology 883-5272
Our radiology department in cooperation with Asheville
Radiology Associates provides high quality, service oriented imaging
through a group of sub-specialty trained radiologists. The department
offers a full range of diagnostic services including digital
fluroscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine imaging, computed tomography
(CT) screening, mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MIU), and a trauma
room just 15 feet from the emergency department. A new women's imaging
area houses mammography, ultrasound and bone density equipment, with
ABBI stereotactic breast biopsy close by.
Rehab
Services 883-4967
Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational
and speech therapies used in the recovery or adjustment to injury,
disease or debilitating conditions. Therapy emphasizes recovery to the
fullest extent possible and is provided by licensed therapists and
physical rehabilitation professionals. We offer:
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Work-related injury rehab
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Sports/orthopedic injury therapy
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Comprehensive P.T.,O.T. speech/language therapy
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Lymphedema therapy using the Vodder method of
Combined Decongestive Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage
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Inpatient, outpatient and in-home services
Respiratory Therapy 883-5270
 Respiratory
services are provided through physician referral only. Diagnostic
testing and studies include pulmonary function, flow-volume loops,
helium residual volume, lung diffusion, and arterial blood gas
analysis and oxygen saturation studies. Nebulizer and IPPB treatments
are available. Respiratory care practitioners provide inpatient and
outpatient breathing consultations and teaching.
Respite
Home Care 883-5254
Respite care in the home is an alternative to
traditional home care. The service allows family caregivers to take a
few hours off with the peace of mind of knowing that their loved one
is receiving safe and quality care.
Rx Assistance 883-5002
Rx Assistance helps those in need get the prescription medications
they cannot afford. This program, which
is run by the pharmacy department and many community volunteers, helps
those who qualify fill out paper-
work necessary to get free medications directly from pharmaceutical
companies. Grant funds are used to
purchase medications in emergency situations. Call for qualification
criteria, or for more information.
Senior
Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.) 884-2007
North Carolina Department of Insurance volunteers host
monthly question and answer sessions about Medicare and Medigap
insurances. Phone counseling and home visits are available upon
request. An appointment is required.
Sleep
Disorder Laboratory
877-6568
A new service (opened in March 2001) is the TCH Sleep
Laboratory, which offers sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment
recommendations in a comfortable, homelike setting. Testing is
available to diagnosis conditions such as sleep apnea, restless leg
syndrome, airway obstruction, and night terrors, in addition to many
other conditions that can affect a person's quality of sleep. Sleep
studies and diagnostic services may be arranged through physician
referral. For details, call the Sleep Lab information and appointment
line at 877-6568.
Speakers Bureau 883-5383
The TCH Speakers Bureau is staffed by health care and
business professionals from the hospital and surrounding community.
The service is free. Please contact us 10 business days prior to your
meeting to allow us time to prepare for your event.
Speech/Language Therapy 883-5275
A speech-language pathologist certified by the
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) provides therapy
through our Rehab Services and Home Care departments. Services are
available for both children and adults.
Telemonitor Systems 883-5254
Many conditions require constant monitoring of vital health
information. TCH Home Care offers an attractive option for
patients: HomMed® Telemonitors. Placed in patients' homes, these
FDA-approved monitoring systems allow patients to take their own vital
signs on a daily basis (such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen
saturations, temperature and weight). All data is automatically
transmitted to a central computer at TCH Home Care, where it is
reviewed by qualified staff each day. Call for
more information.
Transitional Care Unit 883-5156
 This
in-hospital skilled nursing facility offers interim care and
rehabilitation in a home-like atmosphere. Our commitment is to help
residents make a smooth, healthy transition from hospital to home, or
to another appropriate setting.
Transylvania Community Hospital Foundation 877-4777
Many of
the services offered at TCH are a direct results of donations. Your
gift to the Hospital ensures that our long tradition of health care
excellence will continue. Gifts may be designated to an area where
donations are most needed, or you may designate your contribution to
benefit a specific area of the Hospital.
Donations may be
mailed to:
TCH
Foundation
P.O. Box 2440
Brevard, NC 28712-2440
Wellness Programs & Services 884-2007
Our Wellness
department offers monthly health screenings for a wide range of
medical conditions. Special programs, seminars, support groups, and
health fairs are available on a regular basis. Most programs and
services are free of charge or offered at a nominal fee to cover
material and testing costs. Health screening sites are offered at
various locations throughout the community.
Wound
Care/Ostomy & Continence Services 883-5353
The
Wound/Ostomy & Continence department offers individualized care for
the treatment of chronic and acute wounds and diabetic foot care.
Services include incontinence (urine control) management, pre-surgical
and post-surgical ostomy care and education, training and
stabilization for draining systems including biliary, nephrotomy and
gastrostomy tubes. Care is provided by a certified wound, ostomy and
continence nurse on an inpatient, outpatient or home care basis.
WorkWell Occupational Health Network 883-5169
The WorkWell
network is designed to give area employers a single source for
occupational health needs. WorkWell coordinates medical services,
treatment for work-related injury, work strengthening and
rehabilitation therapy, physical examinations, substance abuse
testing, pulmonary testing, and audiometrics. The network hosts
educational seminars to keep business owners current on OSHA
compliance and other employer-related issues. |
