Section: Health Services
Q:
Where can I get a flu shot this year?
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All of the local physician offices are offering flu shots this year.
Also, the Effingham Health Department is offering flu shots during normal weekday hours, however, a special focus flu shot clinic is being offered on Friday, October 31, 2008 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
If you do not have a local physician and need a referral, please don't hesitate to call Dr. James Cornwell at 754-0185 in Springfield or Dr. Chris Mathews at 826-6000 in Rincon. The flu shot wil be given in the doctor's office.
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Section: Health Services
Q:
What is the best way to prevent sinus problems/allergies during this time of the year?
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To prevent these problems a person may use nasal saline wash/spray to remove the allergins. This spray may be used frequently. Use over-the-counter antihistamines. Avoid allergins as much as possible; such as, dust and pollen. Clean air filters. When outdoors wear filtration masks. Avoid cutting grass. Visit your doctor for prescription medications, antihistamines and nasal sprays if needed improvement is not realized. If you do not have a local physician, please call the Effingham Hospital for the names and locations of our physicians. (912) 754-0160.
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Section: Health Services
Q:
I want to donate blood more often but doing so gives me an awful headache afterwards. I'm type O positive so I need to do it as often as possible! What are some tips to prepare my body to give blood?
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Donors can prepare themselves by eating well balanced meals on the days leading up to the donation,
especially on the day of the donation. Donors should also increase fluid intake to ensure that they are well hydrated. If able, perhaps taking an over-the-counter pain reliever (such as Tylenol) just prior to the donation would prevent the headache this person has experienced in the past. Don't pass up the snacks
and beverages at the canteen. These help to start the replacement of the volume lost during donation.
To make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVELIFE. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Friday, September 26 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For further information don't hesitate to call
Denise Driggers, MT (ASCP) Effingham Hospital Laboratory Manager at (912) 754-0442.
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Section: Health Services
Q:
I know that you have just opened your open MRI. What makes someone a candidate to be able to use this new facility?
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A patient will need a doctor's order from their physician. Open MRI minimizes anxiety and claustrophobia by offering a spacious environment and is excellent for children because they can have their family close to hold their hand. Large patients, large athletes, kids, and handicapped patients can comfortably receive imaging due to the open gantry style.
The Open MRI reduces confinement and anxiety for all patients, especially those who are claustrophobic.
The Open MRI allows pediatric patients to be comforted during scanning. In most cases, the parent is able to be beside the child and/or hold their hand, instead of just in sight. Pediatric patients may not require sedation, which reduces the cost of imaging and the risks to the child.
The Open MRI has minimal noise. Traditional machines are very loud, sometimes comparable to a jackhammer. This racket can cause extreme anxiety and annoyance.
The Open MRI has superior image quality, allowing the radiologist to report effectively and reducing the need for exploratory surgery and associated complications.
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Section: Health Services
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6 week course
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