Short profile:
Every day since 1913, Dukes Memorial Hospital has been caring for the people of Miami County. The dream of Captain Aaron Dukes, the building first was put into use when the Wabash River overflowed its banks. Sick and injured flood victims sought refuge and Dukes Hospital received its first patients. Today, Dukes Memorial Hospital is a full-service, community hospital offering state-of-the-art technology and medical care. Our deeply rooted commitment to caring for people in need empowers us to continue building a health care delivery system that serves you today. . . and tomorrow. In 2004, Dukes Memorial became a member of the Lutheran Health Network.
Keywords:
healthcare, hospitals, emergency care, health connect, pastoral care, private birthing suites, suite beginnings, sleep center, laboratory, nuclear medicine, x ray, ct scanner, ultrasound, mri, cardiopulmonary, radiology, rehabilitation, specialty clinics, cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, surgery
Detailed description:
Dukes Memorial Hospital provides emergency service right in your neighborhood where and when you need them. Our Emergency Room is staffed by full-time emergency room physicians. If you need more advanced care, ground and air transportation is just a phone call away with the Lutheran Hospital Critical Care Transport Team. HealthConnect is a cooperative effort between Dukes Memorial Hospital and the Miami County YMCA. It is intended to be a collaborative effort of community resources focused on meeting the long-term wellness needs of local businesses, organizations and individuals. By working together we can make Miami County a healthier community. The Pastoral Care Program is a ministry provided by the clergy of Miami county in cooperation with Dukes Memorial Hospital. A Chaplain is avaliable during the week and on call for emergencies 24 hours a day. Volunteer Chaplains are in the hospital on various other days. They represent all churches and faiths in the county. The ministry of the Chaplain is to visit patients, pray for patients and staff, pray for those undergoing procedures, provide counseling and assistance and, upon request, notify churches, pastors or priests. The Chaplains are interested in you and will assist you in meeting your spiritual needs. Suite Beginnings at Dukes Memorial Hospital has private birthing suites for your birthing experience. Throughout pregnancy, a variety of classes are available for the whole family. Dukes Hospital's Suite Beginnings has recently added a new service. We now offer free of charge to our little patients a noninvasive bilirubin screen. All babies are tested prior to discharge and the new equipment allows the testing without a heel stick. Other Services: Clinical Laboratory; X-Ray, CT Scanner, Ultrasound, MRI and ACR Accredited Mammography; occupational and speech therapies; Outpatient clinics in cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics and oncology; ambulatory surgery etc.
