CovingtonCares 7 The Outpatient Specialty Clinic allows CCH to provide services usually found in more urban (and more distant) areas. It brings specialty providers from larger cities to Collins once or more every month. Elderly Patients “They come to us,” Jones said. “It’s simply easier for our patients – especially our older community – when we bring specialists closer to home instead of asking them to travel.” Today, patients can receive a wide range of specialty care right in their hometown clinic. Services include dermatology (care for hair, skin, and nails), cardiology (heart and blood vessels), orthopedics (bones and spine), urology (urinary and urogenital health), wound care, and both pre- and postsurgical support. This convenience is a tremendous benefit not only for patients, but also for the family members and friends who often drive them to appointments. Instead of taking a half-day off work for a long trip to a larger city, they can step away for just an hour or two and still ensure their loved ones receive the care they need close to home. The new facility offers more spacious rooms, accommodating up to four specialists to see patients simultaneously. Hallways are wider, too, which patients with limited mobility appreciate. Specialists from Laurel, Hattiesburg The specialists include physicians, physician assistants, and family nurse practitioners. They come from South Central Dermatology, in Laurel, and Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, Southern Surgery & Urology, and Hattiesburg Clinic, all in Hattiesburg. While surgeries and other major procedures are still performed at each specialist’s home facility, patients can complete both their presurgical evaluations and postsurgical follow-up visits right here at the CCH “It’s simply easier for patients – especially our older community.” – Amanda Jones, RT(R), Director of Radiology
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