DeSoto Memorial Hospital
At DeSoto Memorial Hospital, we understand that healthcare is personal and we only get one chance to make a good first impression. Our goal is to provide every member of our community with the highest level of healthcare services and exceed your expectations. We have spent over $22 million since May 1st, 2006 on the latest in medical technology to enhance and expand the services we offer to our community.
We are continuously recruiting the most qualified physicians to provide services at our state of the art facility. Five new physicians have joined our medical staff in recent months, including Dr. Gordon Page, Dr. Vasant Patel, Dr. Kiersa Durfee, Dr. Fawn Harrison, and Dr. Eiad Youseff. In order to better serve our community the Board of Directors has authorized the completion of; three new surgical suites, 10 bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit, 16-bed Emergency Department, and 32 private patient rooms. Read more...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
According to the National Stroke Association, more than 780,000 people suffer from stroke each year. The good news is that up to 80% of those can be prevented. High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke. Make sure to have yours checked on a regular basis and follow your medical provider's recommendations for management of high blood pressure.
It is important to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, Act F.A.S.T. and seek emergency medical attention. Recognizing stroke symptoms can be easy if you remember the following:
F = Face-Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A = Arms-Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = Speech-Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T= Time-If you observe any of these signs, then it is time to call 9-1-1!
Studies show that patients who arrive at the hospital by ambulance receive quicker treatment than those that arrive by their own means.
DeSoto Memorial Hospital is committed to the healthcare of the community by providing advanced treatment for stroke. Emergency treatment with a clot busting drug called tPA can help minimize or eliminate disability after stroke. This drug must be given within 3 hours of onset of stroke symptoms, so it is important to recognize the symptoms and call 9-1-1.
Free Skin Cancer
Screening
Open to the public
first come - first serve.
Skin Cancer Prevention
Detection & Treatment
Held at DeSoto Memorial
on June 11th 2pm - 6pm
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