Medical Services

As advances in medicine and technology have allowed Americans to live longer, there is a growing need for specialized Senior behavioral and mental health services related to the aging process. Shasta Regional Medical Center’s new Geropsychiatic Unit, Path to Wellness will provide cognitive, emotional and behavioral care in a secure 24-hour-a-day voluntary inpatient setting to address both medical and mental health needs of senior citizens.

Our Path to Wellness Geropsych unit is expected to open late 2015 and will provide a much-needed safety net for seniors in our community. This unit will be dedicated to adults 55+ suffering from acute psychiatric disorders, age-related difficulties, and who may also experience memory impairment.

For more information about the unit, call 530-244-8222 or click here.

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.

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

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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. Learn More.

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 or click here.

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. Learn More.

Heart disease is America’s #1 killer of both women and men. That’s why Shasta Regional offers a low-cost Heart Wellness screening, so you can learn your personal risk and take steps to lower your risk. We remain committed to our community in educating on the prevention of heart disease and we want to encourage everyone to know their numbers, listen to their bodies and spread awareness about the risk of heart disease. Shasta Regional is committed to improving the cardiovascular health of women and men. Learn More.

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.

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.

Shasta Regional’s Nutrition Coaching Program is designed to help you make the changes you need to live a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that people who have changed to a healthier lifestyle of eating and increased activity have done so by making small changes. We focus on helping you make little changes that create lasting results. Nutrition coaching is successful because you decide what you want to change and how you want to change it...the coach is your guide. Learn More.

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system: the body's bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Thanks to the advances in orthopedic medicine, many are enjoying longer and more active lives. Learn More.

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. Learn More.

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. Learn More.

Shasta Regional Medical Center has been certified by The 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 2011 issue of U.S. News and World Report.

The Stroke Center offers comprehensive treatment for stroke patients. Services range from diagnosis to caring for patients affected by stroke. Beginning with an immediate evaluation and screening by a rapid response stroke team, specialized nurses, physicians and therapist work together to provide high-quality care throughout hospitalization to discharge.

In addition, our experts provide preventive care and screening of high-risk patients.

Our commitment to providing comprehensive neurocare services is evident in our inpatient care unit for neuro patients.

Shasta Regional also is involved in increasing awareness by providing regular stroke-risk screenings and educational seminars/workshops in the community. Learn More.

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.

Shasta Regional’s Women’s Heart Program provides early detection through education, information and preventative screening services to help women understand their risk for heart disease and take steps to improve their overall heart health. Learn More.

Our outpatient Wound Care Clinic is physician run and specializes in treatment of wounds that require advanced care. Our holistic program of treatment and prevention heals chronic wounds, saves limbs and improves the overall health and wellbeing of our patients. Learn More.