Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) is honoring the request of the local and area community for more convenient hours of operation in the Imaging Department.
“The majority of our imaging services are now available beginning at 7:30 a.m., depending on the test involved,” said Julie Robben, Director of Imaging. “Now they can schedule Imaging appointments for earlier in the morning before their workday begins.
“This is just one more example of how our hospital responds to the needs of the community whenever possible.”
While x-rays and CT scans are available 24/7 for emergencies, the regular weekday schedule offers x-ray, CT, dexa scans, nuclear medicine and mammography starting at 7:30 a.m. Ultrasound and MRI start at 8 a.m.
“We have been offering these expanded hours for only a short time but are already hearing good feedback from patients and families,” Robben commented.
She also noted that “Pawnee Valley Community Hospital prides itself on having state-of-the-art equipment that allows us to provide the same high quality imaging locally that you would receive at a larger facility.”
Because this high-tech equipment is available locally and patients don’t have to travel, physicians can offer a diagnosis in a timelier manner, Robben added.
“When you need an imaging service, you don’t need the added stress of having to travel,” Robben continued. “Pawnee Valley Community Hospital is so pleased to offer our comprehensive list of Imaging services for residents of Pawnee and surrounding counties who can trust in our professional and compassionate Imaging staff.”
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, 923 Carroll in Larned, is a 25-bed facility, offering many services not typically available in a smaller facility. Included are 24/7 emergency care; acute, skilled and specialized nursing; surgery; high-tech imaging and laboratory tests; wound care; rehabilitation; and sleep and diagnostic center. PVCH Family Medicine provides the full range of family-medicine services; physician-assisted weight loss; and women’s health services. The hospital’s number is 620-285-3161; the clinic’s number is 620-804-6007.
