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The following list contains services offered by Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services. These services provide opportunities for wellness promotion, disease prevention, support and education, and rehabilitation. The goal of these services is to help you obtain your optimal quality of life throughout your lifespan. These services may be free or billable to your insurance. Some of them will require a doctor's order or referral.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Nutrition Services
CPR/First Aid Instruction Physical Fitness & Wellness Center
Diabetes Education / Support Program Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Safe Sitters Celiac Support Group
Prepared Childbirth Education Therapy Services
Social Services Massage Therapy



 
Cardiac Rehabilitation
For more information contact Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - 217.784.2667

Cardiac Rehabilitations is an educational/exercise program designed to help individuals with various forms of heart disease reduce risk factors and safely increase their exercise program.

It consists of 3 phases:

Phase 1

  Phase I of Cardiac Rehabilitation is completed during your hospital stay. After Phase I, most patients go on to Phase II, a program combining progressive exercise and education.

Phase 2

  Phase II of Cardiac Rehabilitation consists of up to 12 weeks of exercise and education, conducted on an outpatient basis.

Phase 3

  Phase III is an intermediate RN monitored program designed to help transition the participant from Phase II to an independent fitness program. Risk education is continued during Phase III. Phase III is also available to those at high risk for developing heart disease.
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CPR/First Aid Instruction
For more information contact Sean Morrison by email(Sean_Morrison@GibsonHospital.org)

We offer CPR and/or first aid training by certified American Heart Association instructors. Classes may be scheduled for groups or individuals.
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Diabetes Education / Support Program
For more information contact Eileen Woolums - 217.784.2344

The Diabetes Education/ Support Program is for people with diabetes and meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, except for January and December. It's purpose is to provide education on the nature of the disease, and monitoring and controlling the disease. The support group provides those with diabetes and their family members with an opportunity to share feelings, products, and personal questions with the professional leader and other members of the group. The ultimate goal of the program is to help those with diabetes obtain a better quality of life. For information, please contact Eileen Woolums at 217.784.2344
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Massage Therapy
For more information contact Therapy Services - 217.784.2650

Gibson Area Hospital Fitness and Wellness Center offers Massage Therapy by a certified Massage Therapist. Pat Provin, RN, MT offers both regular massage therapy and therapeutic massage. Private clients massages take place in a special room that is part of the new impatient therapy room, just across from the north emergency entrance and is well-suited for massages with darkened light and quiet atmosphere. Almost anyone can benefit. Massage is a great way to eliminate stress, relieve muscle tension, and promote relaxation. Its therapeutic benefits may help people as they undergo other types of medical treatment but be sure to consult your doctor first if you have any kind of medical condition. 

Massage styles offered:
Swedish, Reiki (energy healing), Sports, Reflexology (hands, ears, feet), Accutherapy, Accupressure, Polarity, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point massage

Rates:
$15 - 15 min.
$30 - 30 min.
$35 - 45 min.
$40 - 60 min.

Why not give your body what it deserves...a peaceful, relaxing massage.
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Nutrition Services
For more information contact Nutrition Services - 217.784.2630

Nutrition services provides a Registered Dietitian for medical nutrition assessment, education and counseling. Available services include nutrition therapy for diabetes, lipid management, weight management, weight loss management, GI disease, cancer, osteoporosis, food allergies, IBS, supplementation, and lung disease. Nutrition services are available to answer questions, concerns and to provide guidance for nutrition through the life span. GAHHS also offers a Celiac Support Group.
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Physical Fitness & Wellness Center
For more information contact Therapy Services - 217.784.2650

The Gibson Area Hospital Fitness and Wellness Center, located in the Physical Therapy Building, offers programs for you to maintain an active lifestyle.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
For more information contact Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - 217.784.2667

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an educational/exercise program designed to help individuals with various forms of lung disease reduce risk factors, improve breathing techniques and safely increase their exercise program.
It consists of 3 phases:
Phase 1

  A progressive physical activity program begun at the patient's bedside to alleviate deconditioning.

Phase 2
  This phase combines monitored exercise and pulmonary education for patients who have had a recent hospital admission or who has significantly impaired lung function.

Phase 3
  The final phase focuses on the continuation of an RN monitored, yet dependent exercise/educational program.
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Safe Sitters
For more information contact Lola Waterson or Karen Stevenson - 217.784.2510

Safe Sitter® teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, how to keep their charges secure, and how to nurture and guide a young child. In short, Safe Sitter® babysitters help children stay safe and sound while their parents are away. In the process, these 11-to 13-year-olds emerge as more confident, responsible and compassionate teens and adults. Their instructors thrive on making a difference in the lives of these adolescents and the children in their care. And their sponsoring Safe Sitter® site enjoys the benefits of developing a positive relationship with its community's youth and families.
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Social Services
For more information contact Sylvia Day - 217.784.2607

Social services can provide you with information regarding end of life decisions, advanced directives, nursing home placement, etc. 
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Therapy Services
For more information contact Therapy Services - 217.784.2650

Gibson Are Hospital's Therapy Services offer a variety of rehabilitation options. These include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
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Celiac Support Group
For more information contact Kathy Bingham, MS, RD  - 217.784.2630

The Gut Basics
A support group for those with Celiac Disease, Food Allergies and/or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Meets 3rd Thursday of the month
X-ray Lobby
7:00 P.M.

Everyone is welcomed to learn more on living richly with a healthy gut. Feel free to bring your favorite recipes. Cancellation will air on WGCY 106 FM

Questions, please contact Kathy Bingham, MS, RD @ 217-784-2630.
Email: kathy_bingham@gibsonhospital.org
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 Lab pathology under auspices of Springfield Memorial Medical Center Pathology
 Outpatient Clinic physicians holding clinics here as independent practitioners