Medical Services

From our 30 minute ER guarantee to our comprehensive cardiovascular services, our hospital offers a diverse range of services designed to meet the needs of the area. We are proud to be the only certified stroke center and chest pain accredited hospital in the North State. Our diabetes care program is nationally recognized for both our inpatient care and outpatient program.

• Cardiovascular Services
  
• Cardiac Surgery
  
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
  
• Diabetes Care Center and Nutrition Counseling
  
• Emergency Medicine
  
• Hospitalists Services
  
• Laboratory Services
  
• Neurosciences/Stroke
  
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  
• Radiology
  
• Surgical Services
  
• Women’s Health Center
  
• Wound Care

Cardiovascular Services
Shasta Regional Medical Center offers patients with heart and vascular diseases
comprehensive prevention and treatment services in one convenient location. Our
Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory provides the most technologically advanced
equipment and therapies for blocked arteries, aneurysms, and clots, as well as
procedures in treating heart rhythm disorders implantable cardiac defibrillators and
pacemakers.

Cardiac Surgery
Our Cardiac Surgical Team is well-trained and experienced in all aspects of cardiac
and thoracic surgery. A broad range of cardiac surgical services is available 24 hours a
day. Our cardiacsurgery teams include not only experienced surgeons, but also highly
trained clinical and other staff — all focused on providing excellent patient care and
outcomes.

• Coronary artery bypass grafting
  
• Valve repair and replacement
  
• Aorta repair
  
• Thoracic procedures
  
• Vascular procedures

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program teaches patients how to modify the risk factors for
coronary disease through education and a supervised, monitored exercise program,
helping patients to return to a productive and satisfying lifestyle.

Diabetes Care Center and Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
We are an American Diabetes Association recognized program that offers
Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Education thru classes and individual
counseling. We empower patients to better manage their disease in order to avoid
complications and achieve optimal health. Education sessions include diabetes
overview, risk reduction, nutrition management, blood glucose monitoring and insulin
instruction, and goal setting. To learn more, please call 530-247-1757.

Emergency Medicine
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Our 24-hour Emergency Department is located just off the freeway, allowing for the
fastest possible transit and admission of emergency patients. Our Emergency
Department is specially trained and staffed to handle rapid diagnosis and fast track
care during the critical early stages of a heart attack, stroke and shock when seconds
count in your treatments.

At Shasta Regional Medical Center your medical emergency will be seen by our
medical professionals within minutes of your arrival for all problems ranging in
severity from the common cold to life-threatening medical emergencies.

In addition, the SRMC Shasta Regional Medical Center Emergency Department works
in conjunction with REACH 5, the North State’s regional air medical helicopter, to
transport the most critically ill or injured patients within moments of activation.

Hospitalist Services
As part of our commitment to providing excellent inpatient medical care, Shasta
Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer patients the service and attention of our
dedicated hospitalists.

A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in caring for patients in the hospital. Our
hospitalists work with emergency department physicians, your primary care physician
(PCP) and any necessary specialists to provide a seamless transition, from admission
to discharge to outpatient follow-up.

Hospitalists are available to provide care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are
accessible throughout your hospital stay. They know every specialty and department
in the hospital and are in the hospital all day, ready to assist you. During critical and
stressful moments, they will provide honest and considerate answers to your
questions and will be able to spend time talking to you and your family about your
care at times when your primary care physician is not available.

Shasta Regional Medical Center hospitalists are Board certified/Board eligible
internal or family medicine physicians, and generally do not have an outpatient
medical practice. Many hospitalists have additional training in pulmonary, critical care
medicine or other sub-specialties. Our hospitalists typically work one week on and one
week off, so you may see more than one hospitalist physician during your stay.

Laboratory Services
Our laboratory is located on the hospital campus and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, and on holidays. The Clinical Laboratory is accredited by the College of
American Pathologists and The American Association of Blood Banks. We perform a
full range of diagnostic tests. Testing is performed by licensed Clinical Laboratory
Scientists with bachelor degrees, and blood draws are performed by California
Certified Phlebotomy Technicians with training and experience with all age groups. A
pathologist is available for physician consultation.

Neurosciences
Shasta Regional Medical Center has been certified by the national Joint Commission
as an advanced primary stroke center, the first in the North State to receive this
designation. Our dedicated Neurosciences unit is staffed by nationally certified
physicians, registered nurses, and clinical staff specializing in the stroke, spinal
surgery and seizure disorders.

We have a 24-hour stroke team, and we received our Gold Award from the American
Heart Association and American Stroke Association as reported in the July 2009 issue
of U.S. News and World Report. Our Stroke services range from diagnosis to caring for
patient affected by stroke. In addition, our experts provide preventive care and
screening of high-risk patients.

Our commitment to providing comprehensive neurocare services is evident in our
dedicated neuro-surgery suite and dedicated inpatient care unit for neuro patients.
SRMC Shasta Regional Medical Center is also involved in researching emerging drug
therapies for stroke, and in increasing public awareness by providing regular
stroke-risk screenings in the community.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Shasta Regional Medical Center offers a multi-disciplinary program for people with
lung disease, including, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, post-op lung
surgery,among other conditions. Through a structured education process, patients are
offered tools and technique to help them achieve a higher quality of life.

Radiology
The Department of Radiology provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient
diagnostic and interventional services. Imaging techniques available include 64-slice
CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound,nuclear medicine, angiography
and digital filmless x-ray’s that can be reviewed by the referring physician on a
desktop personal computer within minutes.

Surgical Services
Our high-tech approach to surgical care includes the use of a variety of new
technology and minimally invasive techniques. SRMC surgeons perform general and
vascular surgery, neurosurgery and spine surgery, as well as thoracic, orthopedic,
urology, gynecology, eye, and ear, nose and throat surgery. We also offer a blood
conservation option to surgical procedures.

Women’s Heart Center
The goal of the Women’s Heart Center is to focus on women’s heart health issues
through education, prevention information, and early diagnosis of heart disease. This
program has been developed to benefit the health needs specific to women. The
Women’s Heart Center offers one hour initial visit and a comprehensive Heart Risk

Assessment to include:

• L ipid Profile (includes total cholesterol, H DL, triglycerides and glucose)
  
• Cardiac Risk Profile
  
• 50 minute consultation with a cardiac RN on nutrition and exercise
  
• 12-lead electrocardiogram
  
• Blood pressure and heart rate
  
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
  
• A nkle Brachial Index (ABI)

Call 530-244-LIFE (5433) for your Comprehensive

Cardiac Risk Assessment appointment.

Contact phone numbers:

Admitting 244-5335

Diabetes Care Management 244-5455

Emergency Room 244-5353

Medical/Surgical 244-8263

Ortho/Neuro 244-5430

Telemetry 244-5441

Wound Care Center 229-2954