Emergency Department
The Emergency Department is located in the East Wing of the hospital and is open 24 hours a day.
It is staffed by physicians, nurses and technicians who specialize in emergency medicine. Opened in 2007, the ER houses high-tech equipment and includes private patient rooms, a dedicated radiology room, drawing lab, ortho clinic and isolation rooms.
The on-site helipad provides a landing site for rapid transfer via medical helicopter to Level I trauma centers in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Akron and other cities.
The department is allied with local ambulance services and other emergency agencies to form the East Liverpool Emergency Medical System.
Call 330-386-2010.
Skilled Nursing Facility
The Robert E. Boyce Skilled Nursing Pavilion on the first floor, North Wing, is a 20-bed, state-licensed facility with the staff and equipment to provide skilled nursing care, physical and occupation therapy and recreational activities.
Patients may be transferred into skilled nursing following a hospital stay, or may be admitted from an intermediate nursing facility or other source.
Call 330-386-2016.
Surgery
Surgery is located on the third floor of the East Wing. Inpatient and outpatient surgeries are performed in five surgical suites and one endoscope room, which are fully equipped to Joint Commission standards. Surgeons on staff perform an ever-increasing wide variety of surgeries (see list here). We offer inpatient and outpatient services including IV therapy, pain management, and chemotherapy.
State-of-the-art laparoscopic equipment allows less invasive procedures, which may result in faster recoveries, less scarring and discomfort, and improved outcomes. Inpatients return to the post-anesthesia recovery unit (PACU) following surgery, while outpatients return to the outpatient preparation and recovery area. In both areas, staff nurses give constant attention to patients until they are ready to return to their rooms or are discharged.
We have state of the art equipment and a team of experienced perioperative and recovery nurses who are all certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Cardiac Life Support.
Our surgical teams are experienced in caring for patients of every age with virtually every kind of medical problem. They perform over 4,000 surgeries every year, including:
* Ear/Nose/Throat Surgery
* Colon Surgery
* General Surgery (gallbladder, hernia repair, appendectomy)
* Hand Surgery (carpal tunnel, ganglion cysts)
* Oral Surgery
* Orthopedic Surgery (bones and joints)
* Podiatric Surgery (foot and ankle)
* GI Procedures (screening and therapeutic colonoscopies and upper endoscopies)
* Thoracic Surgery (lung, including bronchoscopies)
* Urological Surgery (urinary, kidney stones)
* Vascular Surgery
* Gynecologic Surgery (female reproductive system)
* Ophthalmic Surgery (eye)
* GI procedures (screening and therapeutic colonoscopies and upper endoscopies)
Treatment includes: advice on how to prepare for your surgery, what to expect during your procedure, and the best ways to make a full recovery. Personalized care and support help ensure that your treatment is safe, successful and as comfortable as possible.
The surgery department’s hours of operation for elective cases are 7a.m. to 7p.m. Emergency surgery care is available 24 hours a day.
Call 330-386-2017.
One Family Place
This unit is located on the sixth floor of the hospital where it combines Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics in one area. Together, these units form Maternal/Child Health and incorporates a philosophy of care centered on the patient and family.
Pediatrics
The Pediatric Department is a 13-bed inpatient nursing unit located adjacent to Obstetrics/Gynecology on the sixth floor.
Pediatrics provides 24-hour comprehensive care to the acute or chronically ill patient under the age of 16. An isolation room, a play/activity room and a physician exam room are incorporated into the unit.
One parent, grandparent or legal guardian may stay overnight in a sleeper chair provided in each room.
Call 330-386-2021.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology patients are cared for in One Family Place on the sixth floor of the East Wing. The unit has six private LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post-Partum) suites, better known as birthing rooms, that provide a home-like atmosphere for the birthing experience.
A fully-equipped surgical suite in the unit is use for obstetrical surgeries and Caesarean sections. The unit has five private rooms for gynecological patients.
Staff members work closely with regional Level III neonatal/perinatal units to assess, stabilize and transfer high-risk mother and infants. This department also presents classes for nursing mothers and those who may be considering nursing.
Call 330-386-2012.
Medical-Surgical Unit
The Medical-Surgical Unit on the fifth floor, East Wing, is the largest nursing unit at ELCH, providing nursing care during recuperation from illness and injury, or following diagnostic or surgical procedures. Most rooms in this unit are private, ensuring patient confidentiality and minimizing risks of infection.
Call extension 2019 or 330-386-2019.
Step-Down/Telemetry (IMC)
The Step-Down Unit on the fourth floor (East and North-East Wings) provides an intermediate phase of convalescence between the ICU/CCU and Medical-Surgical units. A telemetry monitor is a portable battery-operated device worn on the body, which transmits the patient's heart rate to a monitor at the nurse station. Most rooms in this unit are private, ensuring patient confidentiality and minimizing risks of infection.
Call 330-386-2018.
Intensive/Coronary Care Unit (ICCU)
Located on the fourth floor, East Wing, this unit provides care for patients who are seriously ill and require continual monitoring of their heart rate, rhythm and other vital signs. Registered nurses trained to respond to life-threatening situations staff the unit.
Call 330-386-2011.
Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging, commonly known as Radiology, uses various diagnostic imaging technologies to examine the skeletal system and other internal structures. In addition to conventional radiography (X-ray) imaging, special areas of the department include:
Nuclear Medicine: The use of radioisotopes (radioactive drugs) produces images of organs for diagnosis of cancer, heart disease and other medical problems.
CT Scan: Computerized X-ray equipment allows the technician to make cross-sectional images of the brain, spine and abdomen.
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Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves produce cross-sectional images of internal organs and developing fetuses.
Fluoroscopy: Real-time radiographic image of the internal organs, especially the gastrointestinal tract. A physician and technician use fluoroscopy to look for ulcers and tumors (often with a barium enema or swallow) or for placement of devices such as catheters and pacemakers.
MRI: Powerful magnets, radio waves and computers create cross-sectional images of organs and tissues. ELCH’s MRI suite is located on the first floor of the main hospital building.
Mammography: Low-dose mammography can detect breast cancer in its earliest form, much earlier than self-examinations. ELCH offers screening mammograms (when no symptoms are present) at a very low cost to encourage women to get regular mammograms. Fees for diagnostic mammograms (when symptoms are present) are higher. ELCH’s mammography unit is licensed and accredited.
Call 330-386-2026.
Laboratory
Technologists in the hospital’s main laboratory, located on the fourth floor of the Metsch-Harker Building, perform blood, tissue and body fluid tests ordered by your physician. The hospital pathologist examines tissue samples from surgery patients to determine the nature of the individual's disease.
The lab obtains, stores and processes blood products from the American Red Cross. ELCH uses about 1,000 units of red blood ells and 800 other blood products annually.
For convenience, an outpatient blood drawing room is located on the first floor of the North Wing. An outpatient blood drawing room also is located in the Emergency Department for ER patients and weekend outpatients.
The lab number is 330-386-2007.
Cardiac Rehab and Testing
Cardiology Services provides outpatient cardiac rehabilitation; inpatient cardiac education; cardiac stress testing; echocardiograms; Holter monitoring and EKG's; inpatient, outpatient and gestational diabetes education; exercise pulse oximetry testing; and, in conjunction with the respiratory therapy, outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic lung disease.
The cardiac rehab facility, located on the first floor of the East Wing, includes a mini-gym with high-tech treadmills, exercycles, steppers and stationary weight trainers.
The department also does EEG and EKG testing. An EKG or electrocardiogram is a test showing heart function, while an EEG or electroencephalogram is a written record of the brain's electrical activity.
Call 330-386-2005 for more details on these services.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to improve the stamina and strength of people with chronic lung disease. Participants gain endurance as they exercise in a monitored clinical facility for one hour a day, three days a week for 10 weeks. Upon completion of the rehab course, patients may continue to use the exercise equipment in a supervised maintenance program.
Call 330-386-2005.
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapists perform respiratory testing and breathing treatments for asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung and airway problems. The respiratory therapist also maintains mechanical ventilation and works with outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
Call 330-386-2004.
The Therapy Center
Rehabilitation Services at East Liverpool City Hospital includes three specialized areas of treatment:
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
These services are provided to both inpatients and outpatients through treatment programs at the hospital, at the patients’ homes or at The Therapy Center in Calcutta.
The staff includes physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistants, speech pathologists and support personnel. There are staff members based at ELCH, at The Therapy Center and several who work in home health, schools and Robert Bycroft.
Staff members occasionally present various programs open to the public that address specific topics such arthritis, exercise and autism.
The Therapy Center is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call 330-386-2054.
What is Physical Therapy (PT)?
- the treatment of injuries/disorders using physical methods, such as exercise, massage and heat;
- therapy designed to improve mobility and keep muscles lengthened;
- therapy aimed at recovery from weakness, loss of coordination or limited endurance;
- therapeutic exercises instructed to treat a disease or disability;
- therapy that can restore function and prevent physical disability following disease, injury or loss of body part;
- therapy that can treat pain in muscles, nerves, joints and bones;
- therapy that can improve function of a limb.
After an initial evaluation, a physical therapy plan may include:
| strength training |
stretching to improve flexibility |
| balance/coordination |
aquatics |
| modalities (massage, heat/cold) |
developmental milestones |
Physical therapy includes positioning (wheelchair and floor); mobility (assistive devices such as walker, gait trainer, wheelchair or orthotics), gross motor development (walking running, orthotics, jumping, balance, coordination, ball skills), teaching transfers and exercises of the legs, arms, back and neck.
What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?
- skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives;
- assists people in developing the “skills for the job of living” necessary for independent and satisfying lives such as dressing, grooming;
- positioning (wheelchair and floor)
- fine motor development such as small object manipulation, handwriting, grasping, cutting with scissors, etc.;
- sensory such as response to sensory stimuli, body in space orientation, learning behavior, ability to interact with others, motor planning;
- exercises with fingers, hands, shoulders.
Services typically include:
- customized treatment programs to improve one’s ability to perform daily activities;
- comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations;
- adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training;
- guidance to family and caregivers.
Health conditions that benefit from OT include:
- work-related injuries
- limitations following stroke
- arthritis, MS or other chronic conditions
- birth injuries or learning problems
- mental health or behavioral problems
- burns, spinal cord injuries, amputations, broken bones, hand injuries
Speech Therapy
Speech therapists are trained to treat:
| Cognitive deficits |
Fluency disorders |
| Swallowing disorders |
Expressive language deficits |
| Voice disorders |
Receptive language deficits |
| Speech disorders |
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Speech Pathology
The Speech Pathology Department provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services for communicatively impaired people from infancy through old age. Therapists treat speech, language and/or swallowing disorders that result from developmental, neurological and/or acquired defects. These include articulation (sounds), language, fluency (stuttering), voice, dysphagia (swallowing), and infant language stimulation.
Call 330-386-2058.
Chaplain (Pastoral Care)
The hospital chaplain or a chaplain associate, representing the Pastoral Care Department, may visit patients in their rooms to determine if there are any spiritual or personal concerns. Patients and/or family members often find it comforting to talk or pray with these trained, dedicated individuals.
The Pastoral Care Department exists because of a partnership between the hospital and the Tri-State Chaplaincy Committee. Representatives from the area ministerial association and the hospital administration serve on the Chaplaincy Committee. The chaplain is a full-time hospital employee, providing pastoral services to patients and their families.
The chaplain responds to medical emergencies 24 hours a day, and is available to families in times of grief and emotional distress. He also trains volunteer chaplain associates and supervises their visits to patients.
The Chaplaincy Committee acts as a liaison between the hospital and the religious community, safeguards patient rights to religious choice and provides educational programs for area clergy. You may request the hospital chaplain through your nurse.
If you wish your pastor or church be notified about your admission, please alert your nurse or hospital chaplain.
The ELCH Chapel is located in the Fisher Solarium on the first floor of the West Wing. It is always open. Patients and visitors are invited to make use of it for prayer, meditation and counseling.
Nutritional Support Services
The Nutritional Support Services Department is a critical component in the overall care of patients. Housed in the basement of the North Wing, NSS staff provide meals for patients, families and employees.
Patients can eat what they want, when they want – just like home. By calling extension 2328 (2EAT) from a bedside telephone, a room service operator will take orders. Meals are delivered within 45 minutes or less. A nurse or room service ambassador will introduce patients to the in-room menu and help with ordering, if needed. For patients on a physician-ordered restricted diet, the room service operators will guide them through the process. The service is available every day from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dietary Consults: The NSS Department provides dietary consults with registered licensed dietitians. The consults are conducted at the hospital for children and adults dealing with diabetes, obesity, renal failure, cardiac care and other conditions per doctor’s orders. The number to call is 330-386-2079.
Ohio Valley Home Health/Home Care
You may require nursing care, therapy, personal aide, housekeeping or other services in the home after discharge from the hospital. Some health services can be prescribed by your physician and may be covered by your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. You may qualify for payment of other services, such as housekeeping, through programs such as Passport, which is designed to keep people in their homes as an alternative to nursing home care.
Ohio Valley Home Health, a non-profit Visiting Nurse Association, is a local agency affiliated with ELCH. It may be contacted directly by calling 330-385-2333.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy treatments are done in the Surgical outpatient treatment room on the third floor. A physician prescribes the amount of chemotherapy drugs and number of treatments, and supervises the administration.
Weapons to fight cancer – surgery and chemotherapy – are available at ELCH. For information, call 330-386-2017.
Social Services
The Social Service staff is available to help with social, financial and placement problems relating to a patient’s hospital stay and discharge. Social workers can assist with making arrangement for home health nurses and aides, home equipment, individual and family counseling, and transfer to skilled nursing or nursing home (intermediate care) facilities. Social workers are individually assigned to each nursing unit.
Contact social workers through the main switchboard, 330-385-7200, or through a specific unit's nursing station.
Ortho Clinic
The ELCH Ortho Clinic is located in the Emergency Department. A certified orthopedic surgeon treats patients for strains, sprains, fractures, sports injuries and cases related to Workers’ Compensation.
The Ortho Clinic operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call 330-386-2014.
Auxiliary/Voluntary Services
The City Hospital Auxiliary coordinates most volunteer services in the hospital. The Auxiliary seeks caring individuals to volunteer in the Gift Shop, as surgical hostesses, front desk volunteers, on the magazine cart or to work on special projects to raise funds for new equipment and facilities. Each volunteer is asked to serve a minimum of four hours a month in a chosen work area. Auxilians meet new and interesting people, and take satisfaction in helping patients and their families.
Auxiliary donations to the hospital recorded since 1972 total more than $1.75 million. The funds help purchase medical equipment and/or provide services that directly benefit the patients from the local community.
Contact the Auxiliary office at 330-386-2002 for information about joining the Auxiliary.
Volunteers also serve in as chaplain associates through the Pastoral Care Department. The hospital Chaplain works with the Tri-State Chaplaincy.
For information about other voluntary opportunities, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 330-386-2978.
Education
Babysitting Classes
Basic First Aid
CPR Classes
Diabetes Education
Call 330-386-2670 for schedules and details.
Home Health Care
You may require nursing care, therapy, personal aide, housekeeping or other services in the home after discharge from the hospital. Some health services can be prescribed by your physician and may be covered by your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. You may qualify for payment of other services, such as housekeeping, through programs such as Passport, which works to keep people in their homes as an alternative to nursing home care.
Ohio Valley Home Health, a non-profit Visiting Nurse Association, is a local agency affiliated with ELCH. It may be contacted directly by calling 330-385-2333.
Lifeline Emergency Response System
LifeLine is a 24-hour personal emergency response system operated by the ELCH Auxiliary. With LifeLine, you may call for help from anywhere in your home by pressing a button on the medallion worn around your neck.
A device attached to your telephone automatically dials a local dispatching service, alerting authorities that you may have an emergency situation.
Installation is $20 and the cost is $20 per month or $200 for a year (the yearly rate equals two months free). Call 330-386-2003.
Support Groups
Autism Support Group
The ELCH speech pathologists facilitate this support group for parents, family members and professionals who live or work with autistic children. Discussion topics include current research, causes and therapeutic approaches. Guest speakers also address the group. Meetings are the third Thursday of each month from 6-7:15 p.m. in Education Rooms A-B. Call 330-386-2054 for information.
Breastfeeding Preparation Class
This class helps expecting parents who are deciding how to feed their babies, or who already decided to breastfeed. Participants will receive practical evidence-based information and support to enhance the breastfeeding experience. Discussion topics include: starting out right; proper latch and positions of comfort; common problems and solutions; breastfeeding for moms who are returning to work or school; and proper storing and handling of breast milk. The class is taught by a registered nurse who is an internationally board certified lactation consultant. The class is free and meets the first Saturday of every month, 9-10:30 a.m. Call 330-386-2015 to register.
Breastfeeding Support Group
This group of moms and babies meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at ELCH. Labor and delivery nurses instruct mothers on positioning and proper latch. Moms can ask questions concerning breastfeeding, diet, etc. There is no fee for this class. If you have any questions, call the OB Department 330-386-2015.
Diabetes Outpatient Education
A three-session class is for newly diagnosed diabetics or diabetics who wish to learn more about their illness. In a small class setting, participants learn how to monitor diabetes, common medications and their effects, possible complications, foot care, proper exercise, coping with social and psychological effects, nutrition and general daily care. The class is free. Call 330-386-2005.
Quit Smoking Class
This intensive quit-smoking program helps smokers who have tried to quit and failed. The desire to quit is the single most important factor in success. Call 330-386-2670 to learn about the next class.
Nutritional Counseling
The Nutritional Support Services Department provides dietary consults with registered, licensed dietitians. The consults are done at the hospital for children and adults.
Dietitians provide counseling for
| Obesity |
Diabetes |
| Renal failure |
Cardiac care |
| Other conditions per doctor’s orders |
Dietary consultations require a referral from a physician. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 330-386-2079.
