Pioneer Community Hospital of Early

Emergency Department

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Opened 24 hours a day,
7 days a week

Many events in our lives are unplanned and unexpected. But that does not mean we have to be unprepared. To meet the emergency needs, Pioneer Community Hospital of Early's Emergency Department is ready-24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. At PCH of Early we realize, that patients and families want their needs taken care of as quickly as possible, that's why we offer excellent, efficient care for Early County.

Respiratory Therapy

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Inpatient and outpatient services are provided to all age groups. A wide variety of patients are seen, including those with bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, respiratory distress and cardiac illness.
Various treatment modalities consist of aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, transport ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis/puncture, trach care services, sputum induction, suction, EKG, ABI, and pulmonary testing.

Medical-Surgical Acute Care

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A 25 bed unit with emphasis on swingbeds.

Pharmacy

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Nondiscrimination Policy

As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Pioneer Community Hospital of Early does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, natural origin, disability or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities' whether carried out by Pioneer Community Hospital of Early directly or through a contractor or any other entity which Pioneer Community Hospital of Early arranges out its programs and activities.

This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 80, 84, and 91.

In case of questions, please contact:
Provider Name: Pioneer Community Hospital of Early
Contact Person/Section 504 Coordinator: Ginger Cushing
Coordinator: Ginger Cushing
Telephone Number: 229-724-4258
TDD or State Relay Number: (770) 960-2069 or (800) 338-4310

Swing Bed Program

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Patient education is provided by skilled nurses and rehabilitation professionals to meet the patients needs and to promote their return to independence in the community with support. This allows our patients to progress to another level of care. Our Swing Bed Unit provides quality skilled nursing and skilled rehabilitation services.

Therapies

Respiratory therapy, IV therapy, Physical therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy. PCH Early also has a Certified Diabetes Educator on staff.

Examples of diagnosis that meet swing bed criteria

Stroke recovery, Diabetes, Rehabilitation following major surgical procedures, such as hip or knee replacement, Pain management in terminal illness Amputations, traumatic injuries, Conditions requiring IV therapy, wound care.

Radiology

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Radiology plays a critical diagnostic role in the treatment of patients. That is why at PCH of Early we offer a full-range of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer General Radiology, CAT scans, MRI's, Ultrasounds, and Echocardiograms and Mammograms.

Laboratory

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Laboratory offers the latest technology in laboratory testing to help people live longer, healthier lives. A large venue of tests can be ordered by your physicians, with results delivered in a timely, efficient manner.

Senior Care

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Our 9 bed unit enables adults 65 or older, with emotional or mental health care needs, to improve their daily functioning and quality of life. Sojourners provides a free assessment to determine an individual's symptoms and make recommendations for treatment. With a therapeutic community philosophy, our patients and their families participate in their care. Individuals learn to better understand themselves and to accept responsibility for their own well-being. Each day, they participate in a range of goal-oriented individual and group therapeutic activities that help older adults develop needed life skills. By practicing coping skills, learned in the program, individuals are able to make necessary changes prior to returning to their home environment.

For more information or to refer a loved one please contact:

Kathy Strickland, R.N., Senior Care Director
229-724-4126

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