By Joycelyne Fadojutimi

Longview Regional Medical Center opens cutting edge, state-of-the-art Emergency Center and new Inpatient Rehabilitation Center

Community Health System (CHS) Longview Regional Medical Center parent company executives, Longview Regional Board of Trustees, Longview Regional management team, Longview Regional Medical staff, the Honorable Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano, several elected officials, Longview Fire Chief JP Steelman and staff, Longview Fire Department EMS Section Chief Amy Hooten, Longview Chamber of Commerce, Longview City Manager and Assistant City Manager, Rolin McPhee, PE and MaryAnn Hagenbucher respectively, and Longview City Council members attended the recent ribbon cutting and open house for the Longview Regional Medical Center’s new and innovative FREE-standing ER, Emergency Center.

Longview Regional Emergency Center, offers:

• Quick, convenient access to 24-hour emergency care
• 24/7 imaging services, including digital X-ray and CT
• 24/7 lab services
• Access to Longview Regional Medical Center’s full spectrum of care

The facility is located at 120 E. Loop 281. It provides emergency care 24/7/365 and accepts the same insurance plans as the hospital, including Medicare, TRICARE and commercial plans.

More information can be found by visiting https://www.emergencyroomnow.com/longview/

New Inpatient Rehabilitation Center

The second Herculean victory is the new Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, located within the main hospital on the first floor. The Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation will provide comprehensive services to assist patients in the recovery process following an acute hospitalization.

The 10-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Center is equipped with:

• Private rooms and bathrooms
• Gym
• 24/7 access to nursing and physician care

Longview Regional Inpatient Rehabilitation Center’s commitment to rebuilding independent lives is accomplished through a goal-oriented philosophy of treatment built upon dedication to positive results, custom-designed treatment plans for each patient, family and patient education and counseling to help build a bridge from hospital to home.

LRMC will provide care for people who need intensive inpatient therapy defined as a minimum of three hours of daily therapy for at least five days a week. In addition, LRMC will provide complex inpatient care with close medical supervision and 24-hour rehab nursing. Patients increase their independence under the direction of licensed therapists through a variety of interventions and modalities with access to a specialized therapy gym to maximize their progress. LRMC offers private rooms and care for adults 18 years and older.

The new Inpatient Rehabilitation Center will serve patients with a variety of diagnoses from post-surgical recovery to chronic medical conditions that can benefit from comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

They include conditions such as:

• Amputation
• Brain Injury
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Issues
• Guillain-Barre
• Hip Fractures
• Joint Replacements
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Multiple Trauma
• Polyneuropathy
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke

Moreover, any patient with decreased physical functioning resulting in a decrease in their safety and ability to perform daily tasks may also be considered for admission.

“With the continued growth in East Texas, there is an increased need for local access to inpatient rehabilitation services,” said LRMC Chief Executive Officer Steve Gordon. “Adding this service line will help patients, especially for patients who have suffered a traumatic illness and injury.”