LESS WAIT TIMES, COMPARABLE CARE found at NCH Freestanding Emergency Departments
A mile matters when it’s an emergency, but that’s less of a worry in our community. In addition to the emergency departments at both NCH Baker Downtown and North Naples hospitals, NCH operates two freestanding emergency departments (FSED), which are emergency centers not attached to a hospital. And just like hospital emergency departments, they are staffed with the same board-certified emergency physicians and specially trained emergency nurses who rotate between the main hospitals emergency departments and the FSEDs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They can achieve hospital-level quality of care, even for the most serious, time-critical conditions, such as heart attack and stroke and are fully stocked with the latest in emergency service equipment. “We have the full gamut of resources. Each is equipped with a CT, MRI, ultrasound, all the resuscitation equipment and medications to treat any presentingemergency,” saysDr. ShawnPatterson, chair ofNCHEmergency Medicine. “We also have on-site laboratories, which allow the FSED locations to boast shorter wait times than other emergency departments. NCH Healthcare System Freestanding Emergency Departments are Open 24-Hours a Day, 7-Days aWeek and are located at: NCH Healthcare Northeast 15420 Collier Boulevard Naples, FL 34120 Tel: (239) 624-8700 NCH Healthcare Bonita
Our results come back more quickly because we are not competing with the rest of the hospital,” explains Dr. Patterson.
Patients remain within the FSED for less than 24 hours, at which point they are either discharged or transferred to a hospital via medical transport.
NCH offers two FSEDs, NCH Healthcare Northeast at the intersection of Immokalee Rd. and Collier Blvd and NCH Healthcare Bonita located two blocks South of Coconut Point on the west side of US-41. Both sites provide emergent care to those who live further away from the main hospitals, “we brought all of the emergency services you can get at the hospital emergency departments closer to the Bonita/Estero and Golden Gate/ Eastern Collier County,” says Dr. Patterson. Dr Patterson adds, “Remember, always call 911 in an emergency that may threaten life or limb. But, for most other circumstances, the freestanding EDs are standing by to help.”
24040 S. Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Tel: (239) 624-6900
From left, Betsy Novakovich, NCH Administrator of Emergency Services; Caitlin George, NCH Nurse Manager Northeast FSED; and Dr. Shawn Patterson.
Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients:
• 29-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained • 32-ounce reduced sodium vegetable stock • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks • 1 cup dry quinoa • salt and pepper to taste • avocado, cilantro for garnish (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 5 cloves garlic, minced • 1 Tablespoon chili powder • 1 Tablespoon cumin • 1 teaspoon oregano • 6-ounce can tomato paste
From the kitchen of: Blue Zones Project ®
Directions:
Heat oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium-low heat. Add onions, and cook them until they are soft and start to turn brown (about 10 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the beans, stock, and potatoes. Then, season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Next, add the quinoa. Cooking for 15 - 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until quinoa and potatoes are cooked and the chili has thickened. Add a bit of water if it becomes too thick for your liking. Top with avocado and chopped cilantro.
Yields: Source: http://www.milkfreemom.com/vegan-quinoa-sweet-potato-chili/ Serves 6
Per Serving: 355 calories, 5 g fat, 695 mg sodium, 12 g fiber, 17 g protein
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