The Acute Care unit at Roane General Hospital is committed to providing quality health care services to our community. The unit provides services to patients recovering from medical illness, injury, disease or surgical procedures, and features 22 patient beds; the patient population in the unit ranges from newborn to geriatric. The Acute Care unit delivers care through an interdisciplinary team approach. We utilize the expertise of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, respiratory and physical therapists and all other disciplines throughout the organization. The goal of the Acute Care staff is to help the patient attain an optimal level of health.
The Acute Care unit offers smoking cessation counseling, dietary counseling (when ordered by a physician), and medication counseling. In order to ensure continuity of care, the staff of the Acute Care unit will make arrangements for a patient’s transfer to another facility if a different level of services is required or if healthcare assistance will be needed once leaving our facility.
Visiting Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Because patients in the Acute Care unit need a quiet and calm environment at all times to support their recovery, only children 12 years of age and older are permitted in patient rooms during visiting hours.
To contact the Acute Care department, please call 304-927-6240.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Roane General Hospital is designed for patients who have had a heart attack, who have cardiovascular disease, or who are at risk for heart disease. The goal of cardiac rehab is to stabilize, slow or even reverse the progression of cardiovascular degeneration, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease, another cardiac event or death. Cardiac rehab also enables patients to return to an active, normal lifestyle through strictly monitored exercise and lifestyle modification.
Exercise sessions are one hour long and occur on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sessions include a 5-10 minute warm up, approximately 30 minutes on the exercise equipment, and a brief cool down period. Treadmills, stationary bicycles and cross trainers are used in this program.
You must have a referral from your provider to begin the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
To contact the Cardiac Rehab department, please call 304-927-6811.
The Cardiopulmonary department at Roane General Hospital provides diagnostic and treatment services for patients with chronic and acute heart and lung disorders. The following cardiopulmonary services are provided at Roane General Hospital:
ABG Puncture and Analysis
Airway and Ventilator Management
Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
Cardiac Stress Testing
Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Holter Monitors
Hyperinflation Therapy
Nebulization Therapy
Oxygen Saturation Studies
Pulmonary Function Testing
To contact the Cardiopulmonary department, please call 304-927-6232.
The Emergency department at Roane General Hospital is designated as a Level IV Trauma Center. Our qualified emergency physicians and medical staff stand ready to provide the highest quality emergency care when you need it. The Emergency department provides care to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The staff treats immediate health needs from minor to serious injury, illness or disease. When necessary, critically injured or seriously ill patients are treated and stabilized in the RGH Emergency Department and then transferred by ambulance or helicopter to a more specialized facility. Many patients are also admitted to the Acute Care Unit for further treatment after receiving initial treatment in the Emergency department.
To contact our Emergency department, please call 304-927-6242.
The Fitness Complex at Roane General Hospital is a full-service wellness center. It contains state-of-the-art cardiovascular and exercise equipment. The staff members of the Fitness Complex are Certified Personal Trainers and can help you design an exercise program that is right for your current condition.
We offer a variety of exercise classes at the Fitness Complex including yoga, aerobics and kick boxing. The class schedule changes frequently, so please contact us to find out more about current classes and for information on membership rates.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
To contact the Roane General Hospital Fitness Complex, please call 304-927-6810.
The Laboratory at Roane General Hospital plays a large role in diagnosis and treatment for our patients. Accurate and timely lab testing is essential to modern healthcare. Reliable lab results enable more accurate diagnoses and more targeted, efficient patient treatment. Our well-equipped laboratory provides a full range of services for inpatients and outpatients. The majority of laboratory tests are performed in-house, with less routine tests being sent to a reference lab.
Outpatient Hours:
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
To contact our Laboratory, please call 304-927-6222.
The Long-Term Care Facility at Roane General Hospital offers a variety of services which meet both the medical and non-medical needs of those who cannot care for themselves. We place equal emphasis on quality-of-life and quality-of-care for our residents. Our Long-Term Care Facility is designed for residents who need extended hospital care or nursing home care, and the facility’s convenient location allows residents to stay in their community and to continue to interact with family and friends.
The Long-Term Care Facility is staffed by dedicated professionals who work together to create a safe and comfortable environment with a family atmosphere. The treatment team includes the medical director, physician, nurses, dietician, physical therapist, activities director and social worker.
The Long-Term Care Facility offers an activity area with wide-screen televisions, an outdoor patio, and a dining area for residents and their families. We tailor activities for the various abilities of our residents and we encourage families to participate in our wide array of scheduled events. Activities include religious events, special music performances, exercise classes, movies, books-on-tape and holiday parties.
To contact our Long-Term Care Facility, please call 304-927-6250. To contact our social worker, please call 304-927-6287.
The Physical Therapy department at Roane General Hospital evaluates and treats individuals who have been affected by illness, injury or disease. Physical Therapy is designed to help achieve optimal movement, function and safety; to relieve pain; and to promote health and fitness. Our physical therapists can provide specialized treatment plans by completing a musculoskeletal and/or neuromuscular evaluation. These evaluations are used to understand parameters of pain, impairment and dysfunction. The therapist can then individualize your rehabilitation and treatment program, combining information from your provider with physical therapy evaluations.
You must have a referral from your provider to begin a Physical Therapy program. To contact our Physical Therapy department, please call 304-927-6249.
The Radiology/Imaging department at Roane General Hospital uses state-of-the-art technology to perform diagnostic tests for our patients. A unique Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) produces high-quality, three-dimensional digital images of many radiological studies. These images are displayed electronically on computer screens allowing for immediate review by the providers. Images are then digitally stored in the patient’s virtual chart and can also be transferred to a CD-ROM for use in other health care settings. The following Radiology/Imaging services are available at Roane General Hospital:
Bone Density (DEXA)
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – provided by a mobile unit one day a week
Mammography
Nuclear Medicine
Ultrasound
X-Ray
Outpatient Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.-noon Closed Sunday.
To contact our Radiology/Imaging department, please call 304-927-6231.
A Swing Bed (or Rehabilitation Bed) is a Medicare program designed to provide additional inpatient care to those needing extra time to heal or strengthen before returning home.
The term “swing bed” came from the idea that the patient will “swing” or “transition” from inpatient acute care through the program and return home to the same level of independence prior to entering the hospital. Swing Beds allow the physician to “swing” the level of care from “acute” to “skilled rehabilitation.”
Often the swing bed is used for patients who have had surgery such as hip surgery, joint replacement or major surgery. Patients who have received this type of treatment at another facility or who need to recover from an episode of illness have the opportunity to return to their communities amongst their family and friends until they are fully recuperated to return home.
At Roane General Hospital, our top priority for swing beds is to assist patients in recovering their independence and mobility through intensive therapeutic sessions. Our skilled therapists evaluate each patient’s capacity and develop a program to meet achievable goals.
To find out more about possible eligibility for swing bed services, please call our Case Manager at 304-927-6245. You may also contact our Social Services Manager at 304-927-6287.
In the Surgery department at RGH, our patients’ safety and comfort are our primary concerns. We provide our patients the highest level of care for their procedures, regardless of whether they need inpatient or outpatient surgery. The department provides a range of services, including general surgery, laparoscopic procedures and scopes. Operating and recovery rooms contain the high-tech equipment and instrumentation needed to allow our surgeons and anesthesiologists to provide the best possible care to our patients.
To contact our Surgery department, please call 304-927-6257.