This past week has really been hectic but I was able to attend the anniversary V.I.P. tour of Oak Hill Hospital's Heart Institute. I must say, remarkable improvements have been made since the grand opening tour of December 2005 which include the latest in technological equipment on the market.
Although the operating room was not on the tour this year, we were able to view some of the new equipment coming on board over the last year. We viewed the cardiac cath lab which has complete digital cardiac system, with outstanding Fluoroscopy image technology. This enhanced cath lab technology has an estimated cost of over $1 million.
Oak Hill has new Picture Archive Communication that replaces traditional X-ray films. This P.A.C. system enables faster diagnosis, and facilitates ease of consultation with specialist, via computer link-up. This system provides immediate access to diagnostic images and reports for increased efficiency with the hospital, and the doctor's office through a link-up. This P.A.C. system technology enhancement cost approximately $1.4 million.
A new cardiac nuclear medicine camera has been implemented at Oak Hill Hospital. This equipment produces a digital image of the body that has been injected with a radioactive isotope to pinpoint the area of study. This equipment provides the highest quality images available in today's technology. This cardiac nuclear medicine camera cost $500,000.
At the end of the tour , we viewed the cardiovascular intensive care unit that has state of the art capabilities for monitoring the heart patients. A cardiac rehabilitation program is planned for future expansion which will include three phases, from inpatient monitoring, to the planned outpatient phase(s) to incorporate behavior modification and education for lifestyle changes in nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, etc. The outpatient services is being planned in two phases, with the second providing a more personalized approach with physiologist, cardiovascular nurses and clinical dieticians.
Oak Hill Hospital is on the cutting edge of new technology with their futuristic equipment relating to heart and stroke care for patients. Hernando County is truly blessed to have this outstanding medical facility within our community.
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