Charles Cole Memorial Hospital has 70 acute care beds, a 49-bed nursing home, an inpatient rehabilitation unit and a 10-bed short-stay in-patient geriatric behavioral health unit. Cole Manor, a residential care facility located in downtown Coudersport, is a subsidiary of the hospital. These facilities, combined with the satellite health centers, make Charles Cole Memorial Hospital the premier healthcare provider for the region. The following is a list of departments, in-patient services, and out-patient services available through the Hospital.
As a nurse, I realize that our patients benefit from the many services available at the Hospital. My patients appreciate the many technological advances that have brought healthcare to a new level and the extra special care the nurses provide.
Hospital Departments
24-Hour Emergency Department
Cardiac / Intensive Care Unit
Pediatrics
Medical-Surgical Units
Inpatient care for medical, surgical and pediatric patients, specializing in general medical conditions and postoperative patient care.
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Private Labor-Delivery-Recovery rooms with individual bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Mother and baby then move to private postpartum rooms. Gynecological Surgery patients are also treated in this area.
Surgical Services
Inpatient and outpatient surgeries and diagnostic procedures are performed in the modern surgical suite, minor surgery room, or the endoscopy suite. Surgical services include:
- Same Day Surgery (Short Procedure Unit)
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Lithotripsy
- Minor Procedure Room
Gastroenterology Services
Upper Endoscopy
- Dilation of esophageal structures
- Control of ulcer bleeding
- Evaluation of abdominal pain & acid reflux disease
- Other therapeutic endoscopic procedures
Colonoscopy
- Screening
- Therapeutic including polypectomies, stopping of active bleeding, complex polyp removal
- Evaluation of colonic disease
- Treatment of radiation-induced colitis or proctitus
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Diagnostic ERCP is a specialized technique used to study the ducts of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver and is useful in diagnosing many diseases of the pancreas, bile ducts, liver and gallbladder.
- Therapeutic ERCP techniques treat several conditions of the biliary or pancreatic ducts including extraction of stones and placement of stents to improve drainage.
Esophageal Motility Studies
- Diagnosis of cause of chronic heartburn and/or swallowing disorders
Hydrogen Breath Testing
- Evaluation of lactose or fructose intolerance
- Evaluation of bowel bacteria overgrowth
Radiology
The Radiology Department provides routine and specialized imaging and/or therapeutic procedures for inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients. Radiology services include:
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Ultrasound
- Spiral CT Scan
- PET Scan
- Nuclear Medicine
- Diagnostic Cardiology Services
- X-Ray
- Mammography and Breast Imaging
- MRI
- DEXA Scan Bone Densitometry
- Stress Testing
- Dual Head Nuclear Camera
Respiratory Care
Pathology & Laboratory Services
Accredited by the College of American Pathologists
Care Management
Care managers and social workers provide assistance to patients for post-discharge needs, such as home health care, counseling services, medical equipment and nursing home placement.
Nutrition Services
Providing food for patients, visitors, and staff. A Registered Dietitian is available to provide medical nutrition therapy to help prevent or treat a wide variety of conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, gastrointestinal disorders, and weight control.
Rehabilitation Services
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Occupational Health Services
Outpatient Diabetes Education
Our ADA Certified Program offers self-management techniques and specialized education and support programs.
Wound Care Center
Outpatient service providing a comprehensive treatment program for non-healing, chronic wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation or other conditions.
Home Health and Hospice Services
Long Term Care Unit
A 49-bed nursing home providing social and medical care on a temporary or permanent basis. The staff works together with the resident and family in developing and implementing a plan to provide for the physical, emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs of the individual.
"Stepping Stones" Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit For Seniors
Diagnosis and treatment of the complex problems of older adults in a short-stay residential setting. Treatment teams of medical and clinical professionals work together to pinpoint the nature of the problems and help the patients and families begin the recovery process.
Integrative Medicine
Incorporating complementary medicine modalities with traditional medical treatment. Acupuncture, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Massage are all available. A labryinth, a tool for meditation, is located on the Hospital campus, adjacent to the Tranquility Garden at the Patterson Cancer Care Center.
In healthcare today, we welcome the opportunity to help teach our patients about how to better manage their acute and chronic health problems. I appreciate building those special relationships with the patients I see.
