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St. Croix Regional Medical Center has a rich history
of serving area residents’ health care needs. |
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Step through our doors and you'll see why everyone is speaking so highly about our new facility! Together with the newest surgical equipment, our Lloyd Olson Surgery Center is designed to address patient needs and maximize patient comfort.
Expanded services and greater comfort for both patients and families
- Fourteen quiet, private pre- and post-operative recovery rooms with individual lockers for personal belongings give all patients the peace and comfort they want and need while still allowing for the watchful care of our nursing staff.
- Four recovery bays give nursing staff ample, uncrowded space to care for patients immediately after their surgery.
- State-of-the-art surgical suites
- New reception area with valet service and volunteers to greet and assist you
Guest services for both patients and families include:
- Pagers for caregivers that allow them be called back to the OR area as needed
- a private conference room
- comfortable, spacious new lounges and reception area
- restaurant-quality food and many menu choices for patients and guests
- Wireless internet and access to computer stations
And soon a rooftop helipad to shorten patient transfer time in critical situations (Fall 2008).
For 24-hour appointment scheduling at our clinics in St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, and Frederic, call: 800-828-3627 or 715-483-3221. |
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August is Vaccination Month:
Vaccines: Defending your child against illness
Childhood vaccines clearly protect children from a range of serious diseases, and thanks to them, some diseases—such as measles, mumps, diphtheria, and polio—have nearly disappeared in the U.S.
Until we totally eliminate a disease, it is important to keep immunizing. Even if there are only a few cases of a disease today, if we take away the protection given by vaccination, more and more people will be infected and will again spread disease to others
Childhood vaccines offer essential protection from serious or potentially fatal diseases that are most likely to occur when a child is very young and the risk of complications is greatest.
Immunity from a vaccine is generally as strong as immunity following a natural infection— but without the illness or the risk of serious effects of disease, such as disability or even death.
Combination vaccines are not too much for a child's immune system to handle at one time. Children are exposed to many different germs every day, and exposure to several weakened or killed disease strains in a combination vaccine is no different.
Booster shots: Some vaccines, such as tetanus and pertussis, don't provide lifelong immunity. Regular booster shots are needed to maintain immunity.
Side effects can occur with any medicine, including vaccines. Common side effects are a slight fever, soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, headache, fatigue or loss of appetite. It's extremely rare, but vaccines can cause serious reactions. Remember, however, that the risks of serious disease from not vaccinating are far greater than the risks of serious reaction to a vaccination. If you're concerned that your child might be having a vaccine reaction, contact your child's doctor immediately or go to an emergency room.
Is there a connection between autism and childhood vaccines?
Researchers have yet to find a clear connection between autism and childhood vaccines. If you have reservations about particular vaccines, discuss your concerns with your child's health provider or other health professional.
A list of required immunizations is available from every state health department or local school system. All 50 states allow vaccination exemptions for medical reasons, and some for religious or personal beliefs. |
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Customer service is our priority, and it starts the moment you call.
Our medical staff — also one of the area's largest--is comprised
of 35 staff physicians, psychologists, and mid-level providers,
including a Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioners, a Physician Assistant,
and 30 consulting physicians and allied health professionals.
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