Caring, Personal Healthcare Services

Cozad Community Hospital is committed to providing the best possible healthcare services. Here is an overview of the services we provide:

Laboratory

The lab provides 24-hour service in areas of blood bank, chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation and EKG (Electro Cardiogram electrical tracing of the heart performed to rule out cardiac events and arythmia.)

General Radiography (X-Ray) and Fluoroscopy

General Radiology is available for routine and emergency services. Fluoroscopy (live images) of body parts are particularly useful in visualizing the esophagus and colon to determine if any obstruction or malfunction.

Teleradiography

Teleradiology allows the transmission of images to doctors at a remote site for interpretation 24 hours a day.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

This service is provided on a weekly basis by a mobile service.

CT Scanner

This valuable service which includes up-to-date spiral technology is available for both routine exams and emergency needs for requested body imaging.

Ultrasound

The Ultrasound department provides complete abdomen and OB/GYN services and emergency vascular services. Cardiac ultrasound is available on a scheduled basis.

Mammography

With a dedicated mammography unit staffed by female technologists, that provides studies that are ACR accredited and FDA approved.

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is the use of very small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose disease. Nuclear medicine can provide accurate images that aid in the study of organs and tissues and how they work. The scans are safe with about the same risk as a common X-ray. Only tiny amounts of a short-lived radioactive material is used. It can help detect a wide variety of conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis and infection. Nuclear medicine services are provided by a mobile scanning service.

Bone Densitometry

Bone Densitometry service helps in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. This service is provided on a regular basis, with in-house CT Scanner.

Needle Localization

Needle localization and needle placement are provided with ultrasound or mammography guidance. Our imaging department is staffed with registered radiology and medical sonography staff to help our physicians make a timely and accurate diagnosis.

Respiratory Care

This department provides services for inpatients and outpatients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, cardiovascular testing sleep studies, pulmonary function testing and pulmonary rehab. Diagnostic tests include:

Holter Monitor - A holter monitor is a small recording device worn by the patient for 24-48 hours. The test assesses abnormal heart rhythyms.
PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) - This 45 minute test is useful in the diagnosis of various respiratory disease processes. Pulmonary function tests include several different breathing maneuvers to asses functions of the lung.
Mobile Sleep Studies - The sleep study is a test to determine if patients have interrupted sleep patterns.
Cardiac Stress Testing - Cardiac stress testing is a graded exercise test with continuous monitoring of EKG and blood pressure during exercise.
Event Recorder - This is a small monitor that is worn for a month. Helps to detect ectopic or arrhythmic activity.
Blood Pressure Monitoring - A small recording device that records blood pressures for 24 hours.

Respiratory Therapy

Our respiratory care department offers a broad range of therapeutic techniques, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol delivery, CPAP, and BIPAP therapy.

Cardiopulmonary Therapy

The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center provides valuable services to patients with heart/coronary disease and/or chronic, debilitating lung disease. Specially trained cardio/pulmonary nurses and respiratory therapists staff the department. Also included in the program are individualized evaluations, educational classes, and a personalized exercise agenda.