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2010 TEHAMA COUNTYMEDICAL GUIDE 23 Hospital earns orthopedic distinction Blue Shield of California has designated St. Elizabeth Community Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, along with Mercy Medical Centers in Redding and Mt. Shasta. The facilities are part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s expansion of its Blue Distinction designation. The award winning Red Bluff hospital, St. Elizabeth specializes in minimally invasive solu- tions and has the North State’s first MAKO robotic arm technology. The Orthopaedic Team performs procedures in vulnerable joint areas such as knees, hips and shoulders. With one of the highest patient safety rank- ings and one of the lowest lengths of patient stays in the nation, St. Elizabth provides a com- passionate continuum of care in a state of the art, all private room setting. Mercy Redding offers a dedicated Center for Hip and Knee Replacement within its Orthopaedic Unit. This special in-hospital camp is designed to pro-actively help individuals undergoing hip and knee replacement, before, during and after their procedure. The center offers pre-surgery patient educa- tion, computer-assisted technology and a variety of techniques for joint replacements, including hip resurfacing and an anterior hip approach. Mercy Shasta’s orthopaedic surgery program specializes in conservative and surgical interven- tions for hip, knee, shoulder, neck, spine and back conditions. Beginning with a presurgery orientation for the patient and their support per- son, all aspects of the surgical procedure and recovery process are outlined. The Shasta healthcare team includes skilled physicians and an orthopaedic certified nursing staff that is backed by the finest technology available. This extraordinary combination allows it to perform hundreds of acts of caring every day. The three Catholic Healthcare West hospitals work together, providing a full line of orthopaedic services. “This designation is a tremendous accom- plishment for the Orthopaedic teams,” said Jon Halfhide, CHW North State Service Area presi- dent. “The designation is a testament to the skill and judgment of the Orthopaedic surgeons who practice at the three north state facilities. We live in the most beautiful part of California and out- door recreation is an important element of our lifestyle. This acknowledgement from Blue Cross and Blue Shield demonstrates our com- mitment to assisting our patients in living and maintaining an active way of life.” Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate their commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for knee and hip replacement care. Recognized hospitals meet evidence-based clinical criteria, developed in collaboration with a panel of expert physicians and medical organi- zations. Visit our Patient Service Centers Red Bluff Patient Service 1054 S. Main St. Red Bluff, CA 96080 Tel. 530-528-8751 Corning Patient Service 145 Solano St. Corning, CA 96021 Tel. 530-824-3754 Visit QuestDiagnostics.com/patient QuestDiagnostics.com/patient

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