(Medford, WI) – Donor gifts allowed the Aspirus Medford Foundation to purchase the following items to enhance and strengthen the quality of care at Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics. Thank you, donors, for your generosity.
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Skills Lab was established by the education department of Aspirus Medford Hospital and will enhance and reinforce staff skills and attract and train new employees.
A system initiative is underway to upgrade, standardize and fully automate the processing of urine samples. The Aspirus Medford laboratory processes approximately 13 samples/day or 4,570/year. The
Urinalysis Automation System will result in increased efficiency, improved turn-around time, reduced subjectivity, variability of reporting and improved productivity.
Currently, mothers in the Prentice area must travel to Medford or Phillips for a newborn’s jaundice check within 48 hours of birth. Purchasing a
Jaundice Meter for the Prentice Clinic will eliminate the need to travel, allow access to expanded newborn care in the local community, and will benefit approximately 20 families/year.
A new
Upright Cycle at Aspirus Therapy & Fitness – Medford will benefit therapy patients and fitness members alike. This bike is state-of-the-art and will reduce the wait time for bikes.
The purchase of a new
Patient Lift will provide safer, more comfortable transfers for immobile patients in the Emergency Department.
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Colonoscope is a flexible, lighted tubular instrument used to visualize the interior of the colon and diagnose gastro-intestinal conditions of the lower colon. In a typical week, Surgical Services conduct 8-11 colonoscopies/day; 2-3 days/week. Annually, there are 600+ colonoscopies performed at Aspirus Medford.
Used daily for surgical procedures, Operating Room 3 has received upgraded
Surgical Lights.
Point of Care Glucose Monitors check a patient’s glucose level with a simple fingerstick. A venous draw is not required, leading to improved patient satisfaction and increased efficiency. This is an Aspirus system initiative.
For more information or to donate, visit
Aspirus Medford Foundation.