Successful community health care requires education, prevention and awareness.Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of American women ... Diabetes is a National Epidemic ... Lung cancer lung cancer, cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women. Like other cancers, lung cancer occurs after repeated insults to the genetic material of the cell. is the leading cause of cancer death. The world today is full of messages that cause us to stop and reflect: What are we doing to take care of our own health? By focusing on each area specifically, hospitals and healthcare organizations are able to pinpoint ways to significantly improve the health of the community. Advanced Community Care is important to maintain the health of community members by providing education, preventative services, and opportunities for awareness. West Hills Hospital and Medical Center has become devoted to focusing on specific areas of disease in order to effectively treat patients and improve their health. Cardiovascular care is at the forefront for West Hills Hospital by providing new treatment and prevention options such as cholesterol screening and treadmill stress tests to pacemakers, bypass surgery Bypass surgery A surgical procedure that grafts blood vessels onto arteries to reroute the blood flow around blockages in the arteries (arteriosclerosis). , and heart valve repair Heart Valve Repair Definition Heart valve repair is a surgical procedure used to correct a malfunctioning heart valve. Repair usually involves separating the valve leaflets (the one-way "doors" of the heart valve which open and close to and replacement. Electro physiology is a new method of study to address diseases that affect the electrical activity of the heart--arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation Irregular rhythm (arrhythmia) of contraction of the atria (upper heart chambers). The most common major arrhythmia, it may result as a consequence of increased fibrous tissue in the aging heart, of heart disease, or in association with severe infection. or "flutter." According to Ken Cappella, who is in charge of the Catheterization catheterization Threading of a flexible tube (catheter) through a channel in the body to inject drugs or a contrast medium, measure and record flow and pressures, inspect structures, take samples, diagnose disorders, or clear blockages. Lab, adding electrophysiology studies will be a major addition to the broad range of services already provided. Of particular interest, specialized catheters can pinpoint and treat abnormal impulses in the heart muscle. In up to 70% of cases, atrial fibrillation can be eliminated by this procedure. West Hills Hospital strives to impart this information to the Community and hosts free community seminars with physician discussions on treatment and risk factors of heart disease. The Chest Pain Center at West Hills is available to offer fast, focused care to those who may be having a heart attack. The center will be expanded as the Hospital breaks ground this winter on a new Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, and Outpatient services outpatient services Hospital-based services Managed care Medical and other services provided, to a nonadmitted Pt, by a hospital or other qualified facility–eg, mental health clinic, rural health clinic, mobile X-ray unit, free-standing dialysis unit Examples facility. This new 47,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art ER, CCU CCU abbr. 1. coronary care unit 2. critical care unit CCU critical care unit. CCU Critical care unit, see there , and Outpatient center will offer remarkable efficiency and comfort as well a superior levels of care to all patients who walk through its doors which are set to open in 2007. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the West Hills Hospital Women's Diagnostic Center is available for women of all ages to receive Mammograms and other Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease . The Women's Diagnostic Center is proud to announce the purchase of Computer Aided Detection. This new technology uses a computer to analyze mammograms. The computer acts as a "second opinion' for the physician and will alert a radiologist to take a closer look at subtle warning signs that might easily be missed. The Women's Diagnostic (enter is proud to soon have this new, equipment installed m their clinic to improve mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her readings for West Hills Hospital patients. This breakthrough technology provides an extra level of protection that can assist the radiologist in breast cancer detection. Computer Aided Detection will improve early detection rates by up to 23%. The sooner we can detect breast cancer, the better the chances for our patients to survive living many happy years. To find out more, please attend the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness seminar on October 27th from 6:30-9pm to hear West Hills physicians discuss risk factors, genetic testing, surgical vs. radiation treatment as well as reconstructive surgical options. West Hills Hospital and Medical Center's commitment to community health also focuses on the 50+ population with H2U H2U Higher Capacity to Umts , Health, Happiness, You. This organization offers free health screenings, physician referral services, prescription drug savings programs and health awareness education programs. In addition, our Diabetes Education courses are an excellent resource for information on diet, exercise, and to discuss issues pertinent to those living with the disease. Information for this article was provided by West Hills Hospital. For more information, please call 818-676-4000 or visit www.westhillshospital.com. |
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