Support Staff

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling is provided for all health and dietary needs to both inpatients and outpatients. Some services include weight loss, diabetes, high cholesterol, pregnancy and overall wellness. Appointments are necessary, as well as Physician Referral and Insurance coverage. Please call the department for further information at 508.693.0410 extension 220.

Laboratory

A full-service, CAP-certified laboratory -- providing service to the hospital, Windemere and physician's offices both on-and-off island. Approximately 8% of tests ordered are referred to outside laboratories (Quest or Imugen). The laboratory provides a staff of technologists and phlebotomists who offer both inpatient and outpatient services. No appointment is necessary except for Tolerance Testing and Drug Screening. Please contact the department directly for further information at 508.693.0410 extension 104.

Nursing

Nursing Administration provides oversight for the Department of Nursing around the clock, 365 days per year. After-hours and weekend coverage are provided by Nursing Supervisors, who can be reached by beeper through the hospital telephone system. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 508.693.0410 extension 245.

Social Services/Case Management

This department provides mostly inpatient care, with some coverage to outpatients when necessary. Social Services provides a high-level of support to patients being admitted and discharged from the hospital. They also offer assistance to patients reviewing the hospital handbook, financial assistance, and discharge planning.

Services

Acute Care

The Acute Care department provides inpatient care for Medical & Surgical Services, Orthopedic, Pediatric, Geriatric and Gynecological Surgical Patients when necessary. The department provides care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For further information, please call the department at 508.693.0410 extension 258.

Intensive Care Unit

The Intensive Care Unit provides care that is required to critically ill patients. For further information, please contact the department at 508.693.0410 extension 264.

Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab

The Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to gradually recondition the heart, as well as muscles, after a heart attack, open-heart surgery and other associated procedures. The program consists of exercise and education, and guides the patient to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Some classes meet up to 36 sessions, depending on referrals and coverage. The Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is designed to effectively improve the quality of life for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by using education, testing, exercise and counseling. The curriculum intends to maximize the individual's ability to carry out daily activities and to effectively cope with the many facets of this disease. Both programs require a physician's referral. For further information, please contact the department at 508.693.0410 extension 444.

Emergency Department

The Emergency department provides medical care to all persons, ages 0-100+ years, without regard to health insurance status. Hours of operation are seven days a week, 24 hours per day. No appointment is necessary. Please call the department for further information at 508.693.0410.

Infusion Therapy

The Infusion Therapy program is designed to provide care on an outpatient basis. Services include Blood Transfusion, Phlebotomy, IV Antibiotics, Injections and Limited Chemotherapy. Appointment and doctor referral are necessary. Please call the department for more information at 508.693.0410 extension 137.

Mammography

Screening exams are offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and once a month on Saturdays. Diagnostic exams are offered every Wednesday with a Massachusetts General Radiologist. Appointments are necessary for both exams. Please call 508.693.0410 extension 286 for further information.

Renal Dialysis

The Dialysis department provides care on an outpatient basis. Treatments are designed as therapy for persons whose kidneys do not function properly. Appointment and doctor referral are necessary. Please contact the department at 508.693.0410 extension 114.

Obstetrics/Midwife

The Maternity program provides family-centered care to women of childbearing age and their families. When a pregnancy becomes high-risk, patients are transferred by ambulance or air to Boston Hospitals, and New England Medical Center, or Children's Hospital. Childbirth classes are offered, which are taught by the nurses on staff. A series of six classes meets once a week on Thursday evenings. Please call 508.693.0410 extension 266 for sign-up and details. This program addresses prenatal and gynecological care, issues surrounding menopause and wellness throughout a women's life. Appointments are necessary. Please call 508.696.7294 for further information.

Rehabilitation & Wellness

The Rehabilitation & Wellness Department provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services to both inpatients and outpatients. The department was restructured in 1999 to focus on manual therapy techniques including craniosacral therapy, myofascial release and integrative manual techniques. Individualized and group training is offered for patient education, strengthening and self-management strategies. Treatments include orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation, neurological rehab, balance and vestibular retraining, neck & back rehab and prenatal postpartum rehabilitation, Seasonal Tai Chi classes are offered for general wellness. Appointments and doctor's referral are necessary for treatments. Please call the department for further information at 508.693.0410 extension 247.

Radiology

The Radiology department has expanded its services over the years as new technologies have become available to meet the needs of the community. Radiology offers both inpatient and outpatient services. Diagnostic imaging services available in the Radiology department include General X-rays, CT Scans, Ultrasounds and Echocardiograms. MRIs are available through a mobile service that is offered every weekend. Appointments and doctor's referral are necessary. Please call 508.693.0410 extension 241 for an appointment and further information.

Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy department provides both inpatient and outpatient services. Services available include Oxygen Therapy, Nebulizer Treatments, Pulmonary Chest Therapy, Ventilator Care and all other related modalities. Treatments are provided to all patients including newborns and ER patients. Outpatient Services provided by Respiratory Therapy include Exercise, Stress Testing, Pulmonary Function Testing, Holter Monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs and Arterial Blood Gas Drawing. Appointments are only necessary for outpatient testing. Please contact the department for further information at 508.693.0410 extension 444.

Surgical Services

The Surgical Services department provides both inpatient and day surgeryservices including General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery. Appointments are necessary for elective cases. Please contact Surgical Services for further information at 508.693-9012.

Pediatrics

Vineyard Pediatrics provides pediatric/adolescent medicine. Office hours include the Walk-In Clinic, available Monday through Thursday, 8am to 11am and Fridays 9am to 11am. For further information please contact Vineyard Pediatrics at 508.693.2400.