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2 2010 TEHAMA COUNTYMEDICAL GUIDE St. Elizabeth Community Hospital A member of CHW Surgery at St. Elizabeth featuring minimally invasive alternatives Six surgical suites and a highly-trained surgical team stand ready to provide award- winning service to St. Elizabeth patients. At St. Elizabeth, your well-being is our priority. Our comprehensive Surgical Services capabilities include a wide range of procedures, diagnostic technology, and the state-of-the-art equipment, with a focus on outstanding, compassionate surgical care. Recognized as a 100 Top Hospital in the Nation by Thomson Reuters for four years in a row, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital works with nationally recognized surgeons awarded top ranking accreditations in the areas of general surgery; gastrointestinal surgery, sports medicine, knee and hip replacement to name just a few. Our Obstetrics team stands ready to assist in any birthing experience with three accredited OB/GYNs and several midwives available. And while no one ever wants to think of it, should there be serious complications with any patient case, the St. Elizabeth medical professionals are prepared to transfer our patients safely to the hospital of their choice with the level of care necessary to heal. Our sister facility, Mercy Medical Center Redding, 35 short miles north of St. E’s stands ready and able to handle most serious injuries or complications. Surgical services include, but are not limited to, laparoscopic, endoscopic, ophthalmologic, gynecological, breast care, urological, and a nationally recognized orthopedic program. Honored in 2007 by ADVANCE for Nurses Journal for Best in Teamwork and the ADVANCE Best Nursing Team contest, the St. Elizabeth Surgical team is just one of the many award winning accolades we’ve received in health care. Our innovative total joint surgery flow process has enabled the St. Elizabeth team to be one of the reasons our hospital is known for its variety of minimally invasive procedures. From Orthopaedics to gynecological to gastrointestinal, surgeries at St. Elizabeth doesn’t always mean scarring. We pride ourselves on our innovative solutions and state of the art technology that enables our surgeons to perform with top quality patient outcomes. The first in the North State Region to utilize modern robotics in joint pain surgery for knees, St. Elizabeth offers the MAKO robotic, an innovative, high-tech option for joint replacement candidates. Additionally, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, also known as vaginal and laparoscopic surgery, is currently the preferred surgical approach for most gynecological surgeries and offered at St. E’s. The latest minimally invasive procedure EsophyX TIF is an effective solution for chronic acid reflux and provides results without an incision. Minimally invasive surgery may not always mean without an incision, however, creating a smaller incision not only minimizes scaring but also offers other health benefits including: • Less pain • Faster recovery • Shorter hospital stay • Early return to normal actives Many minimally invasive surgeries can be performed on an outpatient bases, and with minimal discomfort, many of the patient can go home the same day. Some cases the patient might be required or choose to stay in the hospital overnight. Not all patients are candidates for minimally invasive surgery, so ask your physician if there is a minimally invasive option for you. redbluff.mercy.org

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