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New Milford Hospital At a Glance:
NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System: Member of the prestigious NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a federation of top-quality hospitals, specialty institutes and continuing care centers in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
Not-for-profit, 85-bed hospital: As a not-for-profit, 85-bed, full-service, community hospital serving 80 communities in northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut and parts of Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York.
Established 1921: NMH was established in 1921 and is renown today as a center of excellence in acute care, cancer care, cardiovascular services, family birthing, emergency services, one-day surgery and sleep medicine.
High patient satisfaction rankings: NMH consistently generates patient satisfaction scores in the top five percent of hospitals across the U.S.
Firsts in heart care: NMH was the first community hospital in Connecticut without open-heart surgery to be approved to perform cardiac catheterization, a diagnostic procedure, and primary angioplasty, an emergency procedure to open blocked arteries. In 2005, NMH also established the region's only cardiovascular disease prevention program to identify risk factors for patients and develop a personalized plan to reduce the factors that lead to heart disease and failure. Latest figures show the hospital conducts over 12,000 cardiology exams a year.
Firsts in cancer care: NMH's Regional Cancer Center was among the first in Connecticut to offer intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). In providing the latest, most advanced diagnostic and treatment options available today, the hospital also offers radiation therapy, Brachytherapy, high dose radiation (HDR), cancer genetic counseling, state-of the-art chemotherapy and the opportunity to participate in clinical trials for new cancer-fighting treatments. Latest figures show nearly 7,000 medical oncology visits and over 3,800 radiation therapy visits a year.
We Baby You - Family Birthing: From private, home-style bedrooms to the broad medical expertise of a skilled, compassionate staff, everything at NMH's Family Birthing Center focuses on delivering outstanding care, the perfect place for mothers, babies and families to begin their new life together. Caring, board-certified obstetricians with the expertise to perform every type of delivery are backed by a team of anesthesiologists, neonatologists, pediatricians and nurses who specialize in labor and delivery. The center also offers special touches like sibling parties, massages for mother and child, and an elegant celebratory dinner.
Emergency experts: NMH's highly trained and experienced emergency medical professionals-trained at nationally recognized trauma centers in the U.S.-sensitively and expertly treat life's big and little emergencies-from heart attacks to sprained ankles and cut fingers, almost 20,000 cases annually. The doctors and nurses bring years of expertise to patient care. They are supported by the newest technology in cardiac monitoring and life-saving equipment. Regardless of insurance coverage or the ability to pay, everyone is evaluated and treated.
One Day Surgery alternative: Surgical advancements at New Milford Hospital means that most surgery does not require overnight hospitalization. NMH's One Day Surgery Center offers soothing, state-of-the-art environment for general and vascular surgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, endoscopy, cosmetic surgery, radiology, podiatry and ear, nose and throat surgery. In addition to allowing the patient to recuperate at home, One Day Surgery is often completed with smaller incisions, less pain and discomfort and faster recovery. To minimize uncertainty and stress, case managers with special expertise sensitively prepare patients for what to expect.
Sleep Medicine -- Help for snorers: NMH's Center for Sleep Medicine treats a growing number of clients for sleep disorders that commonly affect up to a third of the population and add an estimated $15.9 billion to U.S. health care bill. Sleep problems such as obstructive sleep apnea are associated with heart disease, high blood pressure and depression. Snoring-common in up to 50 percent of men and women who reach middle age-is often damaging to relationships and could be an indicator of obstructive sleep apnea. Drowsiness induced by insomnia is considered a major cause of motor vehicle accidents. In four star, hotel-like bedrooms equipped with TVs and other amenities, the center offers home-like comforts for overnight sleep study that measures breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate and muscle tone. The test results give specialists the information they need to identify any condition of concern and prescribe a course of treatment.
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