DOCTOR'S DAY is March 30
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PEDIATRIC/INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
Dr. Kyle Magee is pleased to announce that the clinic is now accepting Humana and Tricare Insurances. This is great news to people in our community who have a plan currently offered by the state of Louisiana.
Humana Gold will not be included in the contract at this time.
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER ACCEPTS HUMANA and TRICARE Insurances
The administration of Riverside Medical Center announced that the hospital is accepting HUMANA and TRICARE Insurance plans. The following Humana plans are accepted: Commercial HMO, Commercial POS, Commercial EPO and Traditional. All eligible persons and programs with TRICARE are accepted. The acceptance of these plans allows citizens with these insurances to receive treatment for their health care needs right here in Franklinton. The Franklinton Rural Health Clinic and Pediatric and Internal Medicine Clinic are included in these changes.The acceptance of the HUMANA and TRICARE plans by the hospital and the clinics is a big win not only for the community but also for Riverside Medical Center. This new coverage should have a big impact on residents in the parish and Riverside Medical Center. We are excited to make this announcement and look forward to serving you in the future.
Please call (985)839-4431 with any questions you may have.
According to the CDC, influenza A (H1N1) is a respiratory disease typically found in pigs. While it is not typical for humans to contract swine flu, human infections occasionally do happen, as we have seen in recent weeks.
It has yet to be determined how exactly the current strain of influenza A (H1N1) is spreading, but flu is normally spread through the air via droplets expelled from the mouth when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. These droplets often land on hands and adjacent surfaces, where germs can easily spread.
However, families have a powerful defense to help protect themselves from influenza A (H1N1) and other infectious diseases; basic, low-cost hygiene routines. These routines, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Ounce of Prevention Initiative, include: - Wash your hands. Thoroughly wash your hands throughout the day with soap and water for 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice), making sure to scrub underneath the nails and the back of the hands. If soap is not readily available, use a hand sanitizer.
- Disinfect surfaces. Regularly disinfect the frequently-touched surfaces in your home with a disinfectant to prevent viruses from spreading from surfaces to people.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. And if you yourself are ill, stay home to avoid spreading germs to those around you.
Below please find helpful links to more information about swine flu and healthy hygiene routines to help protect your family during this difficult time and year-round.
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RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
WHERE QUALITY PEOPLE CARE
Riverside Medical Center added a Digital Mammography System dedicated to women and the early detection of breast cancer.
In addition to digital mammography, our facility also offers DEXA Bone Densitometry technology to aid in the detection of osteoporosis.
Riverside Medical Center upgrades to 1.5T MRI and expands service days.
Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton, LA has upgraded to a state of the art 1.5T MRI. We have also expanded our days of service to Monday - Saturday. Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) is an advanced diagnostic procedure that makes detailed images of internal bodily structures, such as the spine, joints, brain and other vital organs, without the use of X-rays or other forms of radiation.
Availability
Patient appointments may be scheduled for Monday - Saturdays, 8 a.m. till. Late appointments are available.
Direct Patient Appointment Scheduling
Patients may schedule an appointment directly by calling 985-795-4336.
Physician Scheduling
To schedule your patient, please call 985-795-4336 or fax order to 985-795-4226.
JCAHO Accredited Alliance Imaging