Health Notes

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION SERVICES: Radford Community Hospital. A permanent lab offered for evaluation of the coronary arteries, valvular disease, and the overall cardiac function. Services offered on an elective and emergency basis (24 hours daily). Information, call 731-2615.

WELLNESS CENTER: Radford Community Hospital. Offers health and fitness programs. Nautilus and Hydra fitness equipment, weight control programs supported by counseling and exercise, special events. Located at 51 First Street at the Memorial Bridge in Radford. Information, call 639-3241.

LITHOTRIPSY SERVICE: Radford Community Hospital. The mobile lithotripsy system uses shock waves to treat kidney stones, providing an alternative to surgery. Information, call 731-2660.

SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER: Radford Community Hospital. Specializing in diagnosis and treatment of various sleep problems. Information, call 731-2480 (free information packet available upon request).

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI): Radford Community Hospital. The mobile MRI scanner accesses two natural forces (magnetic fields and radio waves) to visualize soft tissue, muscle, fat and internal organs without the use of x-rays. Assists physicians in diagnosing a variety of conditions faster and safer than ever before. Information, call 731-2720.

VIVA CLUB: Radford Community Hospital's health and how-to association with emphasis on wellness and personal services for people 55 and over. Broad range of health-related benefits offered including screenings and insurance assistance. Information, call 731-2558, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

VASCULAR SERVICES: Radford Community Hospital. Tests conducted document the presence and extent of vein and artery disorders. Color flow duplex technology used in carotid scans, vein imaging, and bypass graft imaging are read by a vascular surgeon and performed without injections or penetration to the skin.

MEALS-ON-WHEELS: Radford Community Hospital. Meals prepared under supervision of registered dieticians and delivered by volunteers 365 days per year to home-bound persons or those with limited abilities. Call 731-2562 for application/information.

NEUROLOGY: Radford Community Hospital. Laboratory directed by board-certified neurologist. Offers diagnostic tests to record electrical activity of the brain and nerves in the central and peripheral nervous systems to evaluate various neurological diseases and conditions. Physician referral is required.

EXTENDED CARE: Specialized personal and 24-hour medical care for residents in need of intermediate or skilled care levels. Assistance with daily living needs as well as rehabilitation therapy, speech therapy and personalized dietary needs. Social and independent activities planned, including family social events. Information, call 731-2557.

GI LAB/GASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICES: Radford Community Hospital. Under the direction of a board-certified gastroenterologist; complete diagnostic/therapeutic gastrointestinal studies offered. Information, call 731-2636.

ENLIGHTENED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP: Third Monday of each month. Support group for individuals who have heart disease or have experienced a heart attack, bypass surgery, or angioplasty. Family members may participate as well. Information, call 731-2380.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Wellness Center, 51 First Street, Radford. For individuals with diabetes and their families. Information, call 731-2645.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES: Radford Community Hospital offers Prepared Childbirth Education Classes scheduled in five-week sessions. For more information or to register, call 731-1802.

CENTER FOR REHABILITATIVE MEDICINE COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES : The Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, a department of Radford Community Hospital, is sponsoring an educational series on coping with pain. The free program emphasis is on disease processes, medication management, and stress reduction. All programs meet from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Duncan House Conference Room located at 206 6th Street, Radford. For more information and to register call 639-0498.