Depts. and Specializations
- Overview
- Physician Directory
- Admissions / Registration
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Unit
- Day Surgery
- Down East Medical Supply
- Emergency Dept
- Family Birth Center
- Gastroenterology
- Laboratory
- Lenoir Memorial Cancer Center
- Lenoir Memorial Sleep Center
- Lenoir Orthopedics
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation Services
- Transitional Care Unit
Emergency Dept
The new design of the Lenoir Memorial ED features a geographical layout that is patient-focused and patient-driven. The design of the area was created to improve the flow of patients and to enhance patient privacy. Upon entering the new ED, patients and visitors first check in at the information desk located just inside the foyer. Security is strategically stationed to the right of the entrance to lend assistance as needed for patients, visitors, and staff.
Beyond the information desk are three private triage areas where nurses perform their initial assessment of patients and route them to the appropriate treatment areas. While in the triage area, the nurse presses a button which alerts registration staff to come to the patient to complete the registration process.
There are 12 private ED treatment rooms including two major trauma rooms. Each room is equipped with new cardiac monitors which are connected to the adjacent nursing station to provide central monitoring of all patients. In addition to the 12 ED rooms are seven Express Care rooms equipped to provide treatment to patients presenting with non life-threatening injuries. Express Care is a fast track for non-emergent patients and routinely provides treatment to patients in 90 minutes or less.
Nurses operate from a highly functional nursing station which provides them with a view and quick access to all patient rooms. A nourishment area is another feature of the new ED as are sub-waiting areas for physicians to use for family consults and for those times when family members need privacy to grieve the loss of a loved one.
For those accompanying patients to the ED, a spacious waiting area located to the left of the ED information desk should provide all of the amenities a family member needs while waiting to hear about their loved one's condition. Pay phones are located adjacent to the waiting area as are handicapped-accessible restrooms, a vending area, water fountains, and a children's playroom stocked with toys and other fun materials to help pass the wait time for young visitors.
Dietitians are Clinical Experts
Outpatient nutrition counseling on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, weight loss, and high cholesterol is available one-on-one to our community. If you are interested in seeing a Registered Dietitian, please call the Lenoir Memorial clinical nutrition office at (252) 522-7287 and let our staff help obtain a physician referral for you. Once we have received a physician’s referral your appointment can be scheduled.
LEARN MOREWellness Lending Library
Need an interesting presentation for your ladies group, civic organization, or church group? We can help you fill Through special grant funding, thirty-minute videos and user-friendly discussion guides are available for groups to borrow to facilitate dialogue among participants. Each video is 15-20 minutes long. Call 252-522-7014 to reserve a video at no fee.those chairs!
LEARN MOREStroke Support Group News
Strokes are a serious threat to the health of Americans . . . even more so in Eastern NC where some of the highest stroke rates in the country are at our own backdoor. Strokes can cause paralysis, loss of independence, and a wide range of heartache and difficulties for individuals and their families. Often, stroke victims feel hopeless and out of connection with normal support systems. Wini Henderson OT assistant in Rehab Therapy at Lenoir Memorial believes that encouragement, patient, and support are exactly what's needed to help manage all of the issues after a stroke. She has started the Discover Recovery Stroke Support Group and offers this group to anyone who needs support after the diagnosis of a stroke. Her method incorporates the positive focus on "abilities and victories." The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3 pm in the Minges Wellness Center classroom. Individuals and their families and friends are warmly invited to attend and support one another on the stroke journey. Wini Henderson can be contacted for more information at 252-522-7919.
LEARN MOREFlu Alert
Lenoir Memorial strongly recommends that anyone under the age of 18 refrain from visiting the hospital. Anyone considered "high risk" for flu by the Center for Disease Control is also encouraged to refrain from visiting the hospital. This group consists of pregnant women, anyone under the age of 18, and people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma and kidney disease.
LEARN MOREHengel recognized as Great 100 Nurse
On October 3, 2009, Constance Hengel, RN, director of Community Programming and Development at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, was recognized for her professional excellence. Hengel’s role at Lenoir Memorial includes managing the Minges Wellness Center, Cardiac Rehab Program, Diabetes Wellness program, Corporate Health, Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults, and providing health-related educational and inspirational programming to the community. Hengel began working at Lenoir Memorial on September 13, 1989, and has served as director of Community Programming and Development for over 10 years.
LEARN MOREQuitSmart
If you are finally ready to break your cigarette habit, sign up for QuitSmart. This smoking cessation program is designed to wean smokers off of cigarettes in just two weeks. The course includes three consultations with trained facilitators, a program guide, cigarette substitute and self-hypnosis tape.The cost of QuitSmart is $49.95. Registration required. Some partial scholarships are available. Call for details, 522-7014.
LEARN MOREPOSITIVITY - A Key to Successful Lifestyle Change
In celebration of National Heart Month, join Lisa Alphin, RN, Cardiac Rehab program director as she leads a fun and interactive educational session about healthy hearts. This program is free and open to the public.
LEARN MOREHeart Failure Support Group
Join us for "The top ten things every person with heart failure needs to know" on the third Tuesday of each month. This support group is for individuals and family members dealing with the difficulties of heart failure. The group will focus on support and education. The facilitator is Darlene Houston RN 252-522-7000 ext. 3576.
LEARN MOREInfant CPR
Parents, grandparents and other infant care-givers will benefit from attending one of these free instructional classes. Call 252-522-7014 to sign-up.
LEARN MOREJourney for Control - a program for those with diabetes
Join us as we embark on a "Journey for Control" for diabetes. We will discuss the real issues you live with each day. Preregistration is required and is very simple to complete.
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