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The new, state-of-the-art equipment, procedure rooms, and patient areas surpass those of any facility in the Northwest NC region.<br /> And while all of us are proud of the new sophisticated technology in our Emergency Department, ICU, Regional Heart and Lung Center and spacious, all-private patient rooms, every member of the Hugh Chatham medical family remains committed to providing you with the highest standards of compassionate, quality health care.<br /><br /> Thank you for the opportunity to continue serving you and your family.<br /><br /> Sincerely,<br /> Steven Isaacs, M.D.<br /> Chief of Medical Staff and<br /> Emergency Department Medical Director<br /> </span> <br /> <span class="headers"><br> <a name="ERDepartment"></a> The New Look of the HCMH Emergency Department<br /><br /> </span> <span class="content"> Hugh Chatham s new Emergency Department features 24 spacious rooms, including specially equipped trauma rooms, cardiac rooms, and general care rooms to accommodate emergency services. <br /> Patients, Visitors, and Medical Professionals Will Notice These Features: </span> <ul type="disc" class="content"> <li>A spacious, new ambulance bay that allows EMT professionals from two vehicles to simultaneously deliver patients to the Emergency Department.</li> <li>A comfortable and efficient walk-in entrance with an enlarged waiting area, reception desk, children s nook, and a private Triage area for assessing patient conditions. </li> <li>A convenient and private passageway to the HCMH Radiology Department.</li> <li>Four trauma bays with state-of-the-art monitors,  crash carts, oxygen and other gas connections and multiple emergency electrical outlets.</li> <li>Four specially designed cardiac rooms with the latest EKG monitors and other equipment to diagnose quickly conditions up to a full cardiac arrest.</li> <li>The capability to quickly convert the entire Emergency Department.</li> </ul> <br /> <span class="headers"><br> <a name="IntensiveCareUnit"></a> The New Look of The Intensive Care Unit<br /><br /> </span> <span class="content"> This 8-bed Intensive Care Unit features bright and spacious rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and specially trained personnel to care for those patients who are critically ill. The Second-floor ICU Offers These Clinical Benefits: </span> <ul type="disc" class="content"> <li>All eight ICU rooms are private. Plans include adding four additional rooms as the need arises.</li> <li>The ICU has two isolation rooms.</li> <li>The nursing staff has a direct elevator from the staff entrance to the ICU.</li> <li>The Nurses Station gives nurses both sophisticated monitors to track patients status, as well as direct access to all eight rooms.</li> <li>The Family Waiting Area adjacent to the ICU is comfortable and convenient, and enables families to stay overnight. </li> <li>Two Family Conference Rooms are available for medical professionals to meet privately with families.</li> </ul> <span class="headers"><br> <a name="PatientTower"></a> The New Look of The Patient Tower <br /><br /> </span> <span class="content"> All general patient rooms from the second and third floors will move to the new Patient Tower. New beautifully decorated and spacious private patient rooms provide a healing environment for patients and are easily accessible by elevator to the parking garage. <br />Additional Features Include:<br /> </span> <ul type="disc" class="content"> <li>Private bathrooms designed for safety and accessibility.</li> <li>Wireless internet access in all rooms.</li> <li>Built-in day beds for visitors staying overnight.</li> <li>Ample storage space for both patients and their overnight visitors.</li> <li>Spacious nursing stations with adjacent pharmacy, medication and supply rooms.</li> <li>A special inpatient Rehabilitation Room with a panoramic view of the outdoors. The area offers Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy.</li> <li>Conference rooms available for education and clinical conferences.</li> </ul> <span class="headers"><br> <a name="RegionalHeart"></a> The New Look of the Regional Heart & Lung Center <br /><br /> </span> <span class="content"> Hugh Chatham has combined its heart and lung services into one department. All diagnostic studies and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services will be offered in this easy-to-access department on the first floor near the new Emergency Department. <br />Conveniences Built into this Area Include:<br /> </span> <ul type="disc" class="content"> <li>A comfortable, well-designed heart and lung center waiting area.</li> <li>A state-of-the-art diagnostic and cardiac rehab area.</li> <li>A cardiac testing room.</li> <li>A cardiopulmonary educational room to teach CPR and other important techniques.</li> <li>The latest equipment for stress testing, EKG, and echocardiograms.</li> <li>A cardiac nuclear medicine room.</li> </ul> <span class="headers"><br> How You Can Help Share the Vision of the New Look of Quality Care at HCMH <br /><br /> </span> <span class="content"> Generations of dedicated philanthropists and donors have enabled Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital to become Our Region s Choice for Technology and Care.<br /> Your donations will help assure the continuing growth and success of the hospital.<br /> For more information, please contact the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation at (336) 527-7094. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="content" valign="top"> </td> </tr> </table> <!-- END CONTENT --> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><div style="width: 207px; height: 100%; left: 0px; top: 490px; position: absolute; z-index: 0;"><img src="images/bg_gradient.jpg" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"></div> <!--Newsletter Sign-Up --> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"><div align="center"><span class="bluetext">&copy; 2008 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital</span><br> <span class="content"><a href="sitemap.htm">Site Map</a> | <a href="maps.htm">Maps &amp; Directions</a> | <a href="employees.htm">Current Employees</a> | <a href="favlinks.htm">Links</a> | <a href="support.htm">Religious Support</a> | <a href="giftshop.htm">Gift Shop</a> | <a href="spanish.htm">Hablamos Espanol</a> | <a href="business.htm">Business &amp; Industry</a> | <a href="comments.htm">Comments &amp; Suggestions</a> | <a href="contactus.htm">Contact Us</a> | <a href="cancer_center.htm">Patient Care Centers</a> | <a href="nutrition.htm">Clinical &amp; Ancillary Departments</a> | <a href="directory.aspx">Physician Directory</a> | <a href="employment.htm">Employment &amp; Recruitment</a> | <a href="patientandvisitor.htm">Patient &amp; Visitor Information</a> | <a href="foundation.htm">Foundation</a> | <a href="livehealthy.htm">How to Live Healthy</a> | <a href="retirement_living.htm">Retirement Living</a> | <a href="volunteer_services.htm">Volunteer</a> | <a href="magazine.htm">Our Quarterly Magazine</a> </span></div></td> </tr> </table> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="includes/createMenus.js"></script></body> </html>