All the Ways We Care: Taking Care of Your Golden Years with Comprehensive Medical Services (4 pg)

It’s just as fact of life. As we grow older, we’re more likely to have health problems. For example, 83 percent of heart attacks occur after age 65 and 80 percent of cancers are diagnosed after age 55.

At Main Street Hospital, we provide seniors with the resources to assess, diagnose, treat and recover from disease and injury so they can make the most of their golden years. Here’s a brief overview of some of our services.

Assessment

During an annual physical exam your primary care physician can detect unhealthy trends like weight gain or higher blood pressure, and begin treating these conditions at an early stage. Your doctor also knows your medical history, which can help you make informed decisions about the following medical screenings:

• Colorectal Cancer Exam: Talk to your personal physician about which of these options is best, starting at age 50:
  • Fecal Occult Blood Test (once a year)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (every two years)
  • Colonoscopy (every 10 years)
• Prostate Cancer Exam (for men): You should talk to your physician to determine if having a prostate exam and a PSA blood test is right for you.
• Mammogram (for women): Starting at age 40, this yearly exam is recommended for all women in good health.

Diagnosis
Main Street Hospital has the expertise and technology to detect and diagnose heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and other medical conditions.

Heart Disease
Our diagnostic equipment used to detect heart disease includes Chest X-ray, Stress Test, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiogram, Cardiac CT Scan, Cardiac MRI, Holter Monitoring and Angiogram.

Cancer
Our diagnostic tools used to detect cancer include ultrasound, MRI, CT Scan, X-ray and biopsies as needed.

Osteoporosis
A bone density test is a quick, painless, non-invasive procedure using a low dose of X-ray radiation to measure the material inside your bones.

Treatment

• For Heart Disease—

Interventional Catheterization: A long, narrow tube is guided through a vessel to the heart with the aid of an X-ray machine in order to close an opening in the heart wall or open a blocked valve or vessel.
Angioplasty: A small balloon is inserted with a catheter, then inflated to open the coronary artery.

• For Cancer—

Our cancer-fighting services include:

• Surgery:

The foundation of cancer treatment, usually followed by radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy.

• Radiation Therapy:

Uses high-energy waves to target and then damage or destroy cancer cells.

• Chemotherapy:

More than 100 different chemotherapy drugs are used today to damage and destroy cancer cells.

• Swing Bed—

For a longer recovery time, our Swing Bed program provides nursing care and various therapies—all in the convenience of your hospital room.

• Behavioral Health—

We offer specialized care for seniors struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

• Joint Replacement Surgery—

Our Joint Replacement Program restores function and mobility for your knee, hip and other joints.

Recovery

• Cardiac Rehab—

Our team provides ongoing support, education and counseling to promote faster recovery and healthier lifestyles.

• Physical Therapy—

Our therapists treat arthritis, back and neck pain, sports injuries and more with non-invasive techniques to reduce pain, increase strength and flexibility, and improve range of motion.

• Cancer Support–

Our support groups provide people facing the emotional challenges of cancer with a safe place to seek help and guidance.

Sources: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, webmd