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New Emergency Services and Behavioral Health Unit Ready to Open at Dexter
June 02nd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County will begin new Emergency Services effective June 4 at 7 a.m. The new Emergency Department is located adjacent to Southeast Medical Plaza at 1200 North One Mile Road in Dexter. The project also includes three ambulance bays and an update to the main hospital lobby.
Southeast’s Emergency Services, which offers 24/7 service, provides emergent and life-saving care to individuals throughout Stoddard County. The project, a total of 30,000 square feet, substantially increases the size and offering of Emergency Services. Features include a new expanded entrance and family lounge, trauma room, cardiac room, obstetrics room, three exam rooms for behavioral health patients and four rooms for non-emergent healthcare needs.
The Adult Voluntary Behavioral Health Unit located on the second floor of the new addition includes 15 private patient rooms with full bathrooms along with areas for activities, group therapy, dining and visiting.
“The Emergency Services expansion will help meet the growing number of patients seeking care,” said Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County CEO Sue Ann Williams. “The new Emergency Services doubles the number of treatment rooms, which means shorter wait times for patients and a better overall patient experience,” Williams said. The new area also includes the latest technology which will benefit patients close to home.
The Adult Voluntary Behavioral Unit scheduled to open June 12, will replace the current unit at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau and will allow a more centralized location for services. The dedicated holding area for behavioral health patients within Emergency Services, provides a safer environment for patients and staff. Approximately 750 behavioral health patients are treated by SoutheastHEALTH annually.
Williams added that “as we continue to evolve our behavioral health program in Stoddard County, an outpatient program will be added to ensure ongoing follow-up care.” Details of the outpatient services will be forthcoming as they develop.
The new addition, The Norman Harty Pavilion, recognizes the many contributions made to the community and Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County by the late Norman Harty. The Dexter businessman and his wife, the late Billie Jean Harty, built a business empire in general contracting, explosive industrial blasting, nursing care facilities and First Commercial Bank branches in southeast Missouri. Their dedication to the Dexter community is exemplified by his generosity.
About SoutheastHEALTH
At SoutheastHEALTH, the region's premier healthcare system in southeast Missouri, our patients receive excellent care of the highest clinical quality, close to home. Within our network are more than 50 care locations in 13 communities, including hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 30 clinical specialties and extending care for patients in a four-state area. Learn more at SEhealth.org.
Last Updated on June 02nd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vaht/New-Emergency-Services-and-Behavioral-Health-Unit-Ready-to-Open-at-Dexter
3D Mammography Now Available at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County
May 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - With cancer, early detection is key to successful treatment. Women who put their trust in Imaging services at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County may now be screened using Hologic 3D MammographyTM technology, proven superior clinically to analog and 2D mammography. The new system replaces analog mammography at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County.
According to Radiology Supervisor Chris Newberry, benefits of the 3D technology include exceptionally sharp images, seamless transition between imaging modes, ergonomic design for patient comfort, FDA approved as superior for women with dense breasts, proven to reduce callbacks for additional imaging by up to 40 percent and low radiation dose to patients. This technology also is proven to detect 20 to 65 percent more invasive breast cancers compared to 2D alone, for an average increase of 41 percent.
Newberry noted that “unlike the 2D mammography systems that miss 20 percent of breast cancers, tomosynthesis makes tumors of less than 1 centimeter visible, which results in a cure rate of 98 percent. This technology also produces three dimensional images which are intended to reveal the inner architecture of the breast, free from the distortion typically caused by tissue shadowing or density. We’re very excited to offer this technology with proven benefits to our patients.”
Pictured Dianne Stahl, mammography technician at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County, demonstrates features of the new 3D mammography technology now available to area residents.
About SoutheastHEALTH
At SoutheastHEALTH, the region's premier healthcare system in southeast Missouri, our patients receive excellent care of the highest clinical quality, close to home. Within our network are more than 50 care locations in 14 communities, including hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 30 clinical specialties and extending care for patients in a four-state area. Learn more at SEhealth.org.
Last Updated on May 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vagk/3D-Mammography-Now-Available-at-Southeast-Health-Center-of-Stoddard-County
SoutheastHEALTH Center Auxiliary to Host Spring Luncheon
May 24th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - The SoutheastHEALTH Center Auxiliary will host a Spring Luncheon and the public is invited to attend.
The luncheon will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ located on One Mile Road across from the hospital.
Tickets are $8.00 each.
Please support the Auxiliary by joining them for lunch!
Last Updated on May 24th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vaga/SoutheastHEALTH-Center-Auxiliary-to-Host-Spring-Luncheon
SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County Provided FREE Athletic Physicals
May 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Over 230 students took advantage of the free athletic physicals provided by SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Each year, SoutheastHEALTH provides physicals to area middle school and high school athletes for the upcoming year.
Pictured are Cory Blocker, CPNP of SoutheastHEALTH Pediatrics with student athlete, Jackson Allen of Dexter High School.
Photo submitted.
Last Updated on May 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vaei/SoutheastHEALTH-of-Stoddard-County-Provided-FREE-Athletic-Physicals
SoutheastHEALTH Foundation to Host Princess Tea 2018
April 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - The Princess Tea, sponsored by the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, is returning this year with enchanting sets, characters and features to amaze and entertain your little ones. Fifteen princesses will take part in this spectacular royal performance. Additionally, all of the little princesses will have the opportunity to sing, dance and mingle with Cinderella and her princess pals. Wendy Hayes, representative of Montgomery Bank, the event’s presenting sponsor, will be on hand as the Fairy Godmother Emcee. Sweets and lemonade fit for a queen will also be served to the young royal highnesses and their court.
Individual tickets are $30 each for open seating. Royal Tables with preferred seating are $300 for a table of eight. New this year are Special Princess-Themed Royal Tables, each individually decorated with a particular princess’s colors and favorite accessories. There are a limited number of these tables available at $350 each. Proceeds benefit SoutheastHEALTH Pediatrics, OB and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Southeast Hospital was the first hospital in the region to establish neonatal intensive care services and is devoted to providing excellent and compassionate infant and pediatric care for all of our patients and their families.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 14, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Two seatings are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with special surprises and activities planned throughout the event. Get tickets now at sehealth.org/princesstea and let your princess know she’s the fairest in all the land on this special day.
Last Updated on April 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9uq/SoutheastHEALTH-Foundation-to-Host-Princess-Tea-2018
