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The mission of Riverside Medical Center is to provide high quality health care services in a safe, compassionate and cost efficient environment to the residents of Washington Parish and the surrounding area.
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Riverside Medical Center
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Cardiovascular Associates Dr. Barry A. Kusnick Dr. Dale A. Presser Dr. Pramod Menon Dr. Ali Amkieh 806 Riverside Drive Monday - Thursday 985. 871.0735 or 839.0291
Updated: December 10, 2009
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WELCOME CALVIN GREEN, CEO
Updated: July 21, 2009
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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.
Influenza A (H1N1)
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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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If you suffer from sleep disorders the right treatment may give you the “REST” of your life. Over the past decade, an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Sleep Apnea is a condition in which a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep. The most common symptom of sleep apnea is snoring with pauses in the breathing pattern. This condition disturbs restful sleep, and as a result could effect daytime function. Sleep apnea may lead to a number of medical problems if left untreated, such as an increased risk of: -Heart Disease -Stroke -High Blood Pressure To Schedule a Sleep Study Call: (985) 809-7077 or (985) 807-3015
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Northlake Surgical Associates Now at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER WHERE QUALITY PEOPLE CARE
RMC Now Offers Digital Mammography
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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.
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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
Updated: July 21, 2009
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Riverside Medical Center Receives Gold Level Louisiana Hospital Quality Award Franklinton, La., Riverside Medical Center has received the Gold Level 2008 Louisiana Hospital Quality Award, presented by Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc. (LHCR), the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana. The award was announced at the first Louisiana Health Care Quality Summit hosted by LHCR in Baton Rouge in April. With this award, Riverside Medical Center has been recognized for improving the quality of health care given to their patients, and Riverside Medical Center is one of 26 hospitals in the state to receive the 2008 Louisiana Hospital Quality Award. The Hospital Quality Award honors Louisiana hospitals that successfully implement quality initiatives directed toward improving patient care in the hospital setting. This is the third year these awards have been presented. The award recognizes those facilities that are actively engaged in improving care in one or more of the following areas: The clinical topics measured for the awards have been designated as national health care priorities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Staff members from Riverside Medical Center have been working with quality improvement specialists from Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc. (LHCR) to use proven, evidence-based practices to improve care for their patients. With the use of specific designed protocols and education tools for Heart Failure and, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Riverside Medical Center will continue to provide quality patient care to the people of Washington Parish. “Louisiana Health Care Review is pleased to recognize hospitals such as Riverside Medical Center for achieving measured improvement in patient care. More importantly, we know that the utilizing proven standards of care can save lives, and we applaud the work of these hospital teams in their dedication to quality patient care for the people of their community,” said LHCR Chief Executive Officer Gary Curtis. “As the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana we are committed to working with providers in all health care settings to improve the health and health care of Louisianans.” “The medical staff and the entire health care team of Riverside Medical Center is dedicated to providing the very best in patient care and our efforts have been enhanced through our quality improvement partnerships with LHCR. We are extremely proud to be a recipient of this distinguished award,” said Conrad Flowers, President and CEO Riverside Medical Center.
Screening High School Athletes in the Washington Parish School System
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Members of the RMC Cardiopulmonary Department screening local high school athletes
Lonnie Williams, RDCS, RVT
Crystal Lyons, RRT, Cardiopulmonary Director
Patsy McKenzie, CCS Riverside Medical Center and Cardiovascular Associates are screening high school athletes to detect Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a deadly thickening of the heart muscle that causes the sudden death of athletes. This screening includes a limited Echocardiogram, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Glucose check. These screenings are provided for the athletes at no cost by Riverside Medical Center and Cardiovascular Associates. For more information, call Crystal Lyons, Director of the Cardiopulmonary Department At 985-795-4136; Lonnie Williams or Patsy McKenzie at 985-795-4133.
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