|
Dayton VA Medical Center
|
|
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
|
The Laboratory personnel collect blood samples and perform many tests
that aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety
of conditions, such as bacterial infections, heart attacks,
diabetes, kidney
and liver diseases, cancer, and blood disorders. Any questions
patients may have about blood collection, or any of the tests
that have been ordered, should be directed to their physician
or nurse. Laboratory services are available at the following
locations: 1) Second Floor of Building 310. In addition, Community Collection sites are also
available for patients’ convenience. The Community Collection
sites are located throughout the Dayton area, Middletown, Lima,
Springfield and Richmond, Indiana for specimen collection. Patients
should check with their clinic for specific locations.
|
Service provides diagnostic and therapeutic services through
the use of radioisotopes. Diagnostic studies include scans to
diagnose the spread of a tumor to bone and liver and to diagnose
the presence of infection in bone and elsewhere in the body.
Nuclear Medicine scans are also used to assess heart and kidney
function. Nuclear Medicine Service also uses radioisotopes to
treat certain thyroid diseases and certain blood disorders, as
well as for relief of pain due to spread of certain tumors to
bones. If you have any questions or need to reschedule your appointment,
please call the service at (937) 268-6511, ext. 2685.
Top of Page Services
Menu
|
All X-Rays are performed in the Radiology Service, located on the first
floor. If you require special instructions and preparations, they will
be given to you by the Radiology Service Clerk. If you have questions
or need to reschedule your appointment, please call the Service
at (937) 262-2103.
|
Dental Services available through the Department of Dentistry
include emergency care via consultation through the emergency
room of the Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center
and all areas of General Dentistry. Dental specialty care available
includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics,
and Prosthetics. Additionally, comprehesive advanced treatment
available includes oral and maxillofacial reconstruction
with
dental and craniofacial implants, maxillofacial prosthetics
and comprehensive cancer rehabilitation.
Dental Service provides comprehensive dental treatment
to eligible veterans in two clinics: the main clinic located
in the Patient Tower and in the satellite clinic at the Extended
Care/Nursing Home. The modern dental clinic in the patient
tower has twelve general treatment chairs, two examination
chairs, two hygiene chairs,
two oral surgical suites,
X-ray room including digital Panorex
and Cephalometrics, centralized sterilization, conference room,
and a large complete dental laboratory. The complete setup
enables our dental team to deliver comprehensive service. Our
satellite clinic offers a functional operatory for a single
practitioner who provides services to nursing home residents.
Top of Page Services
Menu
|
Audiology and Speech Pathology Service provides evaluation and treatment for
hearing loss, tinnitus (noises in the ears), inner ear balance
problems, slurred speech, breakdown of language due to stroke,
voice problems, memory problems, swallowing problems, and other
communication disorders. Services are provided on the basis of
referral by physicians and other health care providers. Family
members are included in the treatment whenever indicated and
possible. The phone number for Audiology and Speech Pathology Service is (937) 268-6511 ext. 2148.
|
The Infection Control Team is made up of physicians and nurses specifically
trained in the areas of Infectious Disease and Infection Control.
They provide investigation, prevention, and control of infection
through the education of patients and staff.
We urge you, while hospitalized or at home to help prevent the spread of infections
by washing your hands frequently. Also, if your doctors orders
antibiotics, take them all as scheduled.
While you are in the hospital, if you or your family have any questions about
Infection Control issues concerning your care, ask your nurse
to contact the Infection Control Staff we will be happy to talk
with you.
Top of Page Services
Menu |
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PM&R),
provides evaluations of range of motion, muscle strength, sensibility,
joint function and cognitive status. Based on these objective
findings, the therapists develop and implement specific individualized
treatments for patients with cognitive deficits and a variety
of acute or chronic neuromuscular or skeletal problems, including
but not limited to pain, joint limitations, wound infection,
paralysis, cardiopulmonary or neurological disease and vascular
insufficiency.
PM&R also performs electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity
(NCV) studies in order to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.
|
The Prosthetic Treatment Center is an allied health service responsible for providing
medically prescribed equipment, supplies, devices, services,
etc. for home use by eligible veterans. For additional information,
call (937) 267-3988 or stop by room BB-101 in the Patient Tower.
Top of Page Services
Menu |
VA provides comprehensive health and rehabilitation services to eligible veterans with
severe visual impairment. Eligibility for the VIST program requires
that a veteran be legally blind and have an honorable discharge.
From the VIST program, veterans may be entitled to special benefits
including yearly physical, eye, and hearing examinations and
counseling that specifically addresses individual needs. Further
information on these and other special services for visually
impaired veterans may be obtained by contacting the VIST coordinator
at [937] 268-6511, extension 2631.
|
The Gyn Consult Clinic is staffed by a physician who specializes in the diagnosis
and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive
system. Gynecologist care may include office procedures (such
as culposcopy and endometrial biopsies) or surgery.
VA is not currently
authorized to routinely provide obstetrical care.
Scheduling for this service generally requires a referral from
another VA clinic.
For additional
information about our women veterans health program, contact
the Women Veterans Coordinator at (937) 267-3921.
|
|
|
|
|
Reviewed/Updated Date:
Monday, May 19, 2008
|
|
