Medical Services
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Sutter Amador Hospital (SAH) offers a variety of medical services within the hospital, at the Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center and several convenient locations throughout Amador County.
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Cardiopulmonary Services
Critical Care Unit with eICU
Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Diagnostic Imaging
24-Hour Emergency Services
Endoscopy and Infusion Services
Family Birth Center
Family Practice
Laboratory Services
Medical/Surgical Nursing Unit
Pediatric Center
Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Disorders Center
Surgical Services
Social Services
Sutter Amador Women's Services
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Cardiopulmonary Services
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The Cardiopulmonary Department has a full range of diagnostic cardiac testing capabilities including: EKG, Cardiac Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function and EEGs on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Portable invasive and non-invasive positive pressure ventilators allow for the transporting and treatment of patients of all age groups without changing equipment. This benefit greatly reduces complications and infections that can ocur during exchange of ventilators.
Director: Tim Sammons
(209) 223-7580
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Critical Care Unit with eICU
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A 6-bed critical care unit provides onsite, around-the-clock care for critically injured and ill patients. The effectiveness of this local care is significantly enhanced through Sutter Health's electronic intensive care unit (eICU). Sutter Health is the first health care system in the western United States to implement this technology that enables highly qualified critical care physicians and nurses to examine, diagnose and monitor ICU patients in real time from a remote location.
Independent studies indicate that the involvement of a physician specializing in critical care increases the probability of surviving life-threatening episodes.
Critical Care Visitor Information
Visitors are allowed 24-hours a day except as noted:
- Please NO visitors or phone calls between 6:00am - 7:00am and 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
- Please request admission to the unit prior to entering by using the telephone outside the door.
- The number of visitors and length of the visit may be determined by the physician and staff caring for the patient. In some instances, only 5 minutes per hour will be allowed for visiting.
- Department staff will, at all times, have the right to ask a visitor to leave or refuse a visitor access during emergency conditions.
- Children under the age of 16 may be admitted if free from infection, accompanied by an adult, and psychologically and emotionally mature enough not to disrupt the environment.
- Please instruct friends to call a designated family member to receive patient condition updates. This will reduce the number of calls that will take the nurse away from patient care.
Director: Pat Adams, RN
Nurse's Station: (209) 223-7440
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Diabetes and Nutrition Education
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Led by a nationally recognized diabetes educator and specially trained staff of nutritionists, SAH's Outpatient Diabetes Education and Clinical nutrition Center helps people with diabetes and their families understand and manage this life-threatening disease. Services include training in the use of blood sugar testing equipment, diet and exercise, food shopping and symptom control. The program also offers Sweet Success, special education and counseling for pregnant women.
SAH's Outpatient Diabetes Center also hosts a Diabetes Fair that offers free blood-glucose and hemoglobin AIC testing for more than 200 participants each year. The fair provides an opportunity for local residents to talk to vendors about personal blood sugar testing equipment, insulin pumps, dietary supplements and other products.
The Diabetic Youth Summer Camp Program is another community service coordinated by the hospital's Outpatient Diabetes Center. Funded by vendors of the Diabetes Fair and gifts from the community, this program pays for young people with diabetes to attend summer camps designed for their special needs and provides an opportunity for them to meet others struggling with the challenges of living with diabetes.
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Some of the most dramatic advances in medical technology are occurring in the areas of diagnostic imaging and SAH's Radiology Department houses some of the best. This technology helps physicians diagnose and treat illness and injury and provides patients with the convenience of receiving these tests within the community.
In 2006, SAH replaced film imaging with 100 percent digital imaging technology. This allows greater clarity of images and provides physicians and nurses with on-demand digital images in real time.
Along with X-ray, fluoroscopy, IVP procedures and swallow studies, other services provided are:
- A fully digitalized mammography room -- making SAH among the first hospitals to offer this level of diagnostic testing in Northern California.
- Permanent, on-site resonance imaging (MRI).
- Nuclear medicine.
- General and diagnostic cardiac ultrasound.
- 16-slice CT scan with enhanced cardiac capabilities, virtual colonoscopy and improved vascular imaging.
- Bone density testing equipment
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24-Hour Emergency Services
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SAH's Emergency Department is open 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. It is staffed by a team of dedicated emergency physicians, experienced nurses and other specially trained medical professionals. Patients of the Emergency Department benefit from the use of an electronic health record (EHR) that allows physicians and nurses to spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. The hospital's heliport ensures that patients can be brought in from remote areas or transferred out quickly for specialty care. Emergency patients are treated in the order of the seriousness of their condition.
Patients will less serious conditions, but still requiring immediate attention can choose the Fast Track program. The program is designed to provide quick, convenient and quality treatment during peak hours to non-emergency patients.
Director: Karen Woods, RN
Nurse's Station: (209) 223-7555
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Endoscopy and Infusion Services
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The Endoscopy and Infusion Suite, located on the 2nd floor of the Outpatient Services Center, includes two private endoscopy procedure rooms and a comfortable space for infusions and other treatments. This suite has access to state-of-the-art endoscopes, including video bronchoscopes and is a satellite site for Tysbari -- a medication that treats people with multiple sclerosis and Crohns disease.
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Family Birth Center
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The Family Birth Center at SAH offers private all-in-one labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms in a setting that is both caring and comfortable. These spacious rooms allow family members and friends to share in the birth experience. Childbirth education, online pre-registration, pain management (including epidurals), virtual nursery, midwifery, breast feeding support and a pump rental station are other ways our staff helps expecting parents enjoy this very special time.
In addition, new parents are encouraged to take advantage of SAH's Virtual Nursery.
Manager: Laura Cooper, RNC
Nurses Station: (209) 223-7460
Visitor Information:
- Family and friends are encouraged to visit patients between 1 and 8 p.m. Please remember that both mom and baby need to rest.
- Siblings may be permitted to visit if free from infection, accompanied by an adult, and psychologically and emotionally mature enough not to disrupt the environment.
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Family Practice
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The Sutter Amador family practice centers located in Plymouth, Pioneer and Jackson offer quality health are throughout Amador County. A board-certified family practice doctor, family nurse practitioners, registered nurses and physician assistants offer basic primary care services for the entire family.
Learn more about SAH's family practice offices.
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Laboratory Services
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SAH's Laboratory is now located in the Outpatient Services Center. The new location doubled the size of space for the Laboratory, which has improved efficiency and flow, while decreasing patient wait times.
The Laboratory provides significant support for virtually every clinical department in the hospital and our Outpatient Services Center. Patients and physicians alike benefit from the Quest Interface system, which allows test results to go directly to the physician's office electronically.
SAH also has an off-site lab draw station conveniently located at 815 Court Street, Suite 4 in Jackson where community members can expect to receive the same quick and friendly service.
Phone Number: (209) 223-7540
Hospital Laboratory Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Medical/Surgical Nursing Unit
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Each of the hospital's 28 medical/surgical rooms provides patients with a private and peaceful environment that supports the healing process. All patient rooms include a full bath. The unit is designed with centrally located nursing stations and family visiting areas that ensure patients receive the medical attention and family support they need.
Visiting Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Children may be permitted to visit patients if free from infection, accompanied by an adult, and psychologically and emotionally mature enough not to disrupt the environment.
Director: Pat Adams, R.N.
Nurse's Station: (209) 223-7410
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Pediatric Center
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The Sutter Amador Pediatric Center is staffed b skilled and kid-friendly professionals in a comfortable and inviting environment. Their office is located in Suite 2600 of the Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center next to the hospital, which provides easy access to the lab, radiology and other outpatient services, if needed. From newborns to adolescents, our board-certified pediatrician and caring staff provide infant and well baby exams, immunizations and other primary care appointments.
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Rehabilitation Services
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Our therapists and technicians provide evaluation, treatment and education in a caring and professional environment to help patients restore function and relieve pain. The specially trained staff of SAH's Rehabilitation Department address a wide variety of injuries, illnesses and conditions through physical, occupational, speech and hand therapy. Rehabilitation services are available for outpatient appointments, as well as hospitalized patients.
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Sleep Disorders Center
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The SAH Sleep Disorders Center offers a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from sleep disorders. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to provide quality diagnostic and therapeutic services as well as optimal patient comfort.
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Surgical Services
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SAH's Surgical Department offers the safety and support that only a fully staffed, 24-hour acute care hospital can provide. Sophisticated surgical capabilities for both inpatient and outpatient surgeries are available including: general surgery, orthopedic, gynecologic, ophthalmologic, podiatric, gastroenterological and urological.
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Social Services
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The Social Services Department provides support to patients and their families. They are available to coordinate special services for patients such as home health care or transition into a residential care facility.
Director: Sharon Bertoli, MSW
Department: (209) 223-7441
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Sutter Amador Women's Services
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Sutter Amador Women's Services offers a full range of medical care for women of all ages. Learn more about Sutter Amador Women's Services.
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