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Peterson Regional Medical Center is the Hill Country's premier healthcare facility. With the exception of open-heart surgery and neurosurgery PRMC provides the same cutting-edge technology, medical treatment and procedures available in larger cities. The following is a comprehensive list of our services.
The Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) at Peterson Regional Medical Center is a specially designed inpatient rehabilitation unit. The goal of the ARU is to return each patient to his or her highest level of independent living. Seeing a patient return home to family and friends, and to the activities they enjoy, is our mission. learn more Anti-Coagulation Clinic An out-patient Anticoagulation Clinic provides blood test monitoring and patient evaluation for anticoagulation therapy. This clinic is located a the Outpatient Resource Center at 320 W. Water St. For more information regarding appointments and orders, please call 830-258-7256.
Ambulatory Surgery Center The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), part of the Peterson Regional Medical Center, is located on the same campus as the hospital. The ASC was designed to provide Surgery, Endoscopy, Pain Therapy, and IV therapy on an outpatient basis in a comfortable, convenient environment. learn more
The Baby Place, part of the Women's Services department, is staffed by experienced and family-centered caregivers. The Baby Place combines advanced technology with a commitment to make childbirth a joyful and memorable experience. If you would like to speak with one of our nurses or arrange for a private tour of The Baby Place, please call us at 830-258-7444. learn more
PRMC's CCIR (Cardiac Catheterization/Interventional Radiology) is designed for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart disease as well as peripheral vascular system blockages. Our Cardiologists and specially trained staff allow patients to be diagnosed and treated close to home without traveling to another facility. learn more
Credentialed respiratory therapists provide diagnostic and treatment services for inpatients with acute or chronic lung and cardiac diseases. EKG, EEG, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, metabolic studies, complete pulmonary function testing and blood and gas analysis are some of the diagnostic services available. Care Coordination (Social Services) The Care Coordination staff assists patients while they are in the hospital and help with discharge planning. Our professional nurses, social workers and support staff act as referral or placement liasions with specialized care options such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitative centers, home health services and hospices. For spiritual support,a full-time chaplain and volunteer chaplains are available on a 24-hour basis. 830-258-7629.
PRMC has the only Medicare-certified diabetic disease management program in the Hill Country. Specially trained Nurse Educator teaches patients of all ages how to manage their diabetes with proper nutrition, carbohydrate counting, medication, exercise and home blood-sugar testing. learn more
Peterson provides services for both inpatients and out-patients with 64-slice, 40-slice & 16-slice CT scanners, a new wide-bore high-def MRR, digital mammography, ultra-sound and arteriography. Same day and after-hours appointments are available for the convenience of our patients and physicians. The imaging services at Peterson Regional Medical Center rival those at much larger health systems.
Registered dieticians oversee mean and menu planning to create meals that are nutritious, delicious and helpful in the recovery of each patient. Nutrition consultations and educations are available for patients with special medical dietary needs such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and COPD. learn more
ECP (External Counter Pulsation) is a unique non-invasive treatment for patients with angina, congestive heart failure and coronary other conditions that limit daily activities with shortness of breath and chest pain. ECP can greatly increase the quality of life for those with these conditions by creating better blood flow to the heart.
A special trained emergency medical staff is on duty 24/7 to provide immediate treatment for acutely ill or injured patients. PRMC also works closely with several hospital based helicopter medical transport services, to provide immediate transport to San Antonio or Austin, if necessary. learn more
Peterson Home Care is a comprehensive team of healthcare professionals providing residents of the Hill Country with the compassionate, quality nursing and support care in their homes. Peterson Home Care also has a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON) to help patients who have new ostomys or difficult-to-heal wounds. learn more
Peterson Hospice is the only community-based, not-for-profit hospice in Kerrville. The difference is seen in our staff of skilled and compassionate professionals. Our mission is to help patients and families enhance the comfort and quality of life as they cope with life-limiting illness. learn more
ICU and the Intermediate Care (IMC) units are equipped with state of the art technology. Our ICU is a 9 bed unit. The IMC unit is a 6 bed step-down unit allowing patients to receive transitional care in between ICU and a regular nursing unit. Both areas are staffed by specially trained nurses and other professional healthcare providers who are experts in caring for severely ill or injured patients. learn more
Peterson's clinical laboratories use advanced, computer-controlled analysis and monitoring equipment to serve the needs of our patients. In additions to the inpatient hospital lab, Peterson also has labs located at the Ambulatory Care Center (260 Cully Street) and at the Outreach Lab at Five Points (320 W. Water Street @ Junction Hwy). The PRMC Outreach Lab at Five Points offers 3rd Saturday Affordable Wellness Testing. learn more
Nurse Navigator: Oncology The Oncology nurse navigator is a specially trained registered nurse who serves as a personal guide for cancer patients and their families as they journey through the diagnosis and treatment process. The oncology nurse navigator is a resource for patients and families, helping them find reliable information on their diagnosis, coordinating medical care and offering a caring heart when patients and their families simply need a friend. Rehabilitation Services (Outpatient) Outpatient Rehab Services includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Certified Hand Therapists and Pulmonary Therapists all providing quality patient care. Outpatient Rehab services also include aquatic therapy, balance and vestibular training, low vision training, sports medicine therapy and community re-entry training. Patients are always seen by certified and professionally trained therapist, who creates a plan of care with input and consultation from the patient's physician. learn more
Pharmacy The Peterson Regional Medical Center Pharmacy supplies all in-patient medications. An electronic medication system (eMAR) provides a high level of safety and improved quality of care. Our sophisticated pharmacy computer and software system enables pharmacists, physicians and nurses to check for drug and interactions and drug allergies.
Sleep Disorder Diagnostic Testing (Sleep Lab) Peterson Regional Medical Center provides an on-site sleep disorder diagnostic testing facility. The diagnostic sleep testing is done by Kerrville Sleep Center in comfortable, hotel-like rooms using the most modern technologies available. Accurate diagnoses of a variety of sleep disorders is our goal. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep-disordered breathing, with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being the most prevalent. If you have questions about the sleep disorder testing facility located at Peterson Regional Medical Center, please Contact Kerrville Sleep Center at 830-928-6777. Peterson Regional Medical Center staffs seven cutting-edge surgical suites. Skilled physicians and specialists perform a full range of general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral surgery, laparoscopic surgeries, total hip and knee replacement, vascular surgeries and complete urology services. PRMC has been recognized for excellence in orthopedics for the past two years through HealthGrades, an independent national organization that rates healthcare facilities for quality care.
The 14-bed Women's Services unit provides obstetrics and gynecological services in comfortable, serene surroundings. In addition to 11 pleasantly appointed regular patient rooms, we offer four specially designed LDR suites known as the Baby Place. learn more
Our comprehensive Wound Care Center provides state-of-the-art treatment and wound management for patients with non-healing wounds. The Wound Healing Center is located in the Ambulatory Care Center. Medical Director Lori Gagnon, MD. leads a team of wound-care experts who provide conventional treatment options as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy for patients whose wounds do not respond to standard therapies. learn more
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The Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) nurse navigator works with a multidisciplinary team to provide improved comprehensive care for CHF patients. The CHF nurse navigator works initally with hospitalized CHF patients and then follows them when they are discharged to Peterson Home Care, coordinating their treatment- including ECP- and helping them to learn to manage their condition.