The last week of August brought another storm to Pointe Coupee Parish. This time the winds were less than forecasted and our area was spared the widespread damage that we were subjected to during Hurricane Gustav.
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Pointe Coupee General Hospital’s Nursing Staff, Physicians and Respiratory Therapists recently completed certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This two-day course requires passing a written exam and skills test in order to receive an ACLS Course Completion Certification.
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Now that summer is here, I know that our children are immersed in their various summer activities and families are traveling to the beach for some much needed relaxation. Every summer at Pointe Coupee General, we look forward to employing twelve college students majoring in healthcare related areas. We are proud to provide these students a glimpse into the medical working environment and hope that the experience will fuel their desire to return to our parish and become our healthcare professionals of the future.
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As we move into the spring season, the staff at Pointe Coupee General Hospital is excited about the new opportunities to continue to expand services and to serve the people in our community. We are also fortunate to be able to collaborate with some of the finest healthcare systems in our state.
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The committed team of healthcare professionals at Pointe Coupee General Hospital is proud to report these patient statistics for the year 2011. Overall more than 65,000 services were provided to the public last year. We pride ourselves on providing professional, quality, dedicated care to each person who enters our facility. Thank you for choosing Pointe Coupee General Hospital!
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Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smoke out. This event has assisted individuals in making a plan to stop smoking and then quitting on this day. It has raised awareness to the hazards of tobacco use and what can be done to quit.
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Beginning November 1, 2004, Pointe Coupee General Hospital became a swing bed/Medicare skilled services nursing provider. A Medicare skilled or swing bed designated hospital is able to provide care to individuals that are in need of skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services.
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Is it rising temperatures, blooming flowers and the smell of freshly mowed grass that signal summer or your hay fever, congestion, and itchy eyes? If you’re one of the 35 million Americans who suffer from allergies, you know the warmer weather is a warning that allergy season is here.
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People often have questions about what really defines a cataract. Refer to the drawing and following information to assist you in learning more about cataracts. Hopefully the following information will answer those questions and encourage the promotion of healthy vision and eye care.
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