• Women´s Healthcare Clinic
• Imaging
• Laboratory
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Surgical Services
• Other Services
Women´s Healthcare Clinic
At White County Women’s Health Care we have worked to create an environment that caters to the special concerns and healthcare needs of today’s woman. Providing respectful, thorough and confidential service to all women is our mission. Specializing in Gynecology, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Evaluations of Abnormal Pap Smears, Pelvic Pain, Urinary Incontinence, Menstrual Problems.
For more information, please call Kalyani Kumar, M.D., at (931) 738-9140.
Imaging
White County Community Hospital Diagnostic Imaging offers 24/7 services. WCCH offers the following modalities:
• Diagnostic X-ray, including a C-armo
• Mammography
• CT
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine
• MRI
The Diagnostic Imaging Staff is a very closely-knit group with most technologists cross-trained in more than one modality. All technologists are registered in at least one modality and each strives to give 100% in whatever they do. The radiologist strives for high quality images. The work environment is a positive one where the technologists work very closely with the radiologist and other medical staff.
For more information please call the Imaging Director at (931) 738-9211 ext.272.
Laboratory
WCCH Laboratory is responsible for all aspects of diagnostic laboratory testing and consultative laboratory services. The WCCH Lab performs a wide variety of highly automated, high-volume laboratory tests. We have today's modern equipment and most of the diagnostic testing is performed at this lab. Highly specialized diagnostic tests such as …are sent to reference labs such as Quest.
Area physicians, not associated with WCCH, also utilize our lab for diagnostic testing because they receive test results in a timely manner and their patients can remain close to home.
Technicians and technologists are also responsible for the collection of blood specimens. Our highly trained techs strive to make your blood draw as quick and painless as possible for you and your family.
WCCH Laboratory maintains CLIA certification, The Joint Commission certification and State of Tennessee Licensure. This means that WCCH Laboratory complies with standards set by nationally recognized organizations. The Joint Commission certification is given to those labs that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey.
Additional services provided for our employers are Drug Screen Collections. For more information please call Jane Dorning at (931) 738-4166.
Respiratory Therapy
White County Community Hospital's Respiratory Therapy Department provides the most up-to-date respiratory services. Services provided include:
• Smoking Cessation classes
• Cardiac Rehab
• Pulmonary Rehab
• Stress Testing
• Holter Monitoring
• EEGs
• EKGs
• Oxygen Therapy
• Aerosol Therapy
• Acute Care Ventilator Management
• Pulmonary Function Testing
Physical Therapy
White County Physical Therapy provides the latest rehab technology and the staff is dedicated to working closely with the patient, physician, employer and facility to facilitate an interactive rehabilitation process. Services provided include:
• General Orthopedic/post surgical rehabilitation
• Work conditioning
• On-site ergonomic studies
• Neurological (CVA, stroke) re-education and rehabilitation
• Exercise and wellness programs
• Speech therapy
• Occupational Therapy/hand treatment
• Neck and back pain
For more information please call Laina Barker at (931) 837-4131.
Surgical Services
Surgical Services of White County Community Hospital has three operating room suites. We provide general, Orthopedic, Urology & Ophthalmology surgery services. We provide Gastroenterology screenings and diagnostic services.
Statement of Professional Philosophy:
Our staff is dedicated to providing prompt and professional care to the citizens of White County and the surrounding area. Some of the primary procedures offered:
• Level 1: Ear tubes, minor lacerations, skin lesions, closed reductions
• Level 2: Mini-lap tubals, breast biopsy, D&C, LEEP, carpal tunnel, tendon repair
• Level 3: General surgery, hernia, mastectomy, vaginal hysterectomy, TAH
• Level 4: Arthroscopy, laparoscopy
• Level 5: Hips, total knee, open shoulder, open abdominal surgery.
For more information, please contact the Surgery Department at (931) 738-4185.
Clergy/Prayer Ministries
At White County Hospital, we realize that there is more to maintaining wellness than just the medicine. We are interested in insuring that all your needs – physical, medical, and spiritual – are met during your stay with us. While you are a patient in this facility, we will gladly provide your religious counselor with information needed to service you, with your written consent.