Memorial Hospital Home Health

Home Health Care offers an alternative to lengthy hospitalization and nursing home placement and provides skilled patient care and support for the patient and the family. Its cardiac program include focus on home management of the congestive heart failure patient, assessment and teaching post heart attack and cardiac surgery, administration of intravenous cardiac medications and monitors vital signs. Its diabetes home care includes assisting patient with blood sugar evaluation and to provide instruction on diet and medication to keep blood sugar levels within safe range. Its medical social workers offers services, such as counseling, financial information, alternate living arrangements and community resources. Its home health assistants assist with personal needs, including bath, skin and hair care, linen change and general exercise. Home Health Care s rehabilitation services include physical, speech and occupational therapies, and is located in Chattanooga, Tenn.