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Southwest Medical Guide Winter 2009 2008-09 has been a year of change in the Douglas medical community. It started with the closing of one longtime clinic, Arizona Family Care Associates (AFCA), and continued with changes in services at the remaining clinics, doctors changing affiliations and new physicians moving to the community. The area is currently served by four clinics, including two operated by the area hospital, Southeast Arizona Medical Center: √ Southeast Medical Center Clinic, located at 1906 11th Street. √ Community Healthcare of Douglas Clinic, located at the hospital at 2174 W. Oak Avenue in Douglas. √ Copper Queen Medical Associates, located at 100 E. Fifth Street and affiliated with Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee. √ Chiricahua Community Health Center is located at the corner of 11th Street and F Avenue in Douglas and has clinics in Elfrida and Bisbee.
Southeast Arizona Medical Center, 2174 W. Oak.
Hospital centerpiece of medical care in Douglas Continuing education and striving to become better are two of the main goals of Southeast Arizona Medical Center, all the while maintaining the highest healthcare standards for the residents of Douglas and surrounding communities. Built in 1905 in the present location, and known as Cochise County Hospital, the hospital would on average have 100 patients checked-in. Southeast Arizona Medical Center provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients, and participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Emergency room services are available on a 24-hour per day, seven-day per week basis. Among the services they provide are: √ Business Office with financial counseling √ Inpatient Care - kind, compassionate, highly skilled. √ Telemedicine & Teletrauma - video connection with Tucson Specialists √ Full Service Lab - plus remote draw station in town √ Physical Therapy - fun, family atmosphere with many specialties. Southeast Arizona Medical Center has a skilled nursing unit referred to as Swing Bed. Our Swing Bed program provides round the clock care for patients who are in transition between an acute care facility and either their home or a long term care facility. √ Those patients who benefit from a Swing Bed program have had recent joint replacements, are patients with strokes, cardiac patients and patients with long-term illnesses. All who could improve their level of capability and function with continued daily therapy. √ Radiology - Mammography, X-ray, CAT Scan, Bone Density Scan, Ultrasound, and Open MRI See SAMC, Page 4
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SAMC operates two clinics Southeast Arizona Medical Center currently operates two medical clinics. One is located at the hospital complex, Community Healthcare Clinic; and the other is at 1906 11th Street, SAMC Clinic. The SAMC Clinic is staffed by longtime Douglas physician, Dr. Wu.who specializes in family care. To contact Dr. Wu, call 520-364-1120. Community Healthcare of Douglas Clinic is located at 2174 W. Oak. The clinic has state of the art equipment. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Mari Hatam, medical director; Dr. Dominguez, surgeon; Martha Torres, Physician Assistant; and Katie Gonzales, Clinic Director and family nurse practitioner. Contact CHD Clinic at 520-805-5880.
Southeast Arizona Medical Center Clinic Specialists Several clinics have specialists visit them monthly to offer their services. Below is a list of those visiting SAMC clinics along with their specialists, time when they visit and contact phone number. Physician Service When Dr. Calonje Ophthalmologist (Retina) 1st & 3rd Weds. 1-800-393-1575 Dr. Hodges Eye Surgeon (Cataracts) Tuesdays 520-326-4321 Dr. Spooner Infectious Disease 520-366-0335 Dr. Otero Podiatrist Mon/Thurs. 520-417-2244 Dr. Gopal Oncology/Hematology Thurs. 520-459-1718 Dr. Molls (Pima Heart) Cardiologist Tues. 520-297-9060 Dr. Ahmed Pulmonologist Every other Thurs. 520-458-2816 Renal Care Assoc. Nephrologists Twice a month (Drs. Sikder & Huo) 520-327-6265 Dr. McCarthy Oncology Monthly 520-417-1163 Tucson Heart Group Cardiology Every other (Dr. Evans) Mon/Fri. 520-326-4811 Hanger Prosthetics Every other Fri. & Orthotics (Chris Marcy) 520-515-9210
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√ Respiratory Therapy - on site for quality patient care √ CHD Clinic- on-time service, extended hours, convenient to other hospital services, accepts most major insurances √ Cataract Surgery & Retina Laser Surgery - service offered at SAMC by Dr. Colonje and Dr. Hodges, both Tucson specialist. The mission of the facility is to provide Safe, High Quality Patient Care, Positive Education and Excellent Community Service.
Recent change Like most medical facilities in the area, the hospital is unjdergoing a change in personnel. Longtime CEO Mike Carter is leaving for another position in New Mexico and will be replaced by James H. Gingerich as interim CEO for the hospital. During his five years at SMAC, Carter guided the hospital through a period of significant growth. He established the Omega-Alpha program and has recruited several physi- Gingerich cians to the hospital, resulting in the SMAC’s Specialty Clinic with several services offered to the community. These services include podiatry, pulmonology, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, prosthetics and infectious diseases. Surgery is now being performed several times each week and a Hospitalist program has been established to provide continuing care for patients. Other healthcare needs available in Douglas is the Douglas Dialysis Center, which now serves patient that at one time were forced to travel out of town for their dialysis needs. Interim CEO Gingerich began his duties at the hospital on Jan. 29, 2009. Gingerich recently retired as CEO at the Cobre Valley Community Hospital in Globe, Ariz. He brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new position and is enthusiastic about the many areas in which SAMC can grow and improve. Gingerich was CEO at Banner Mesa Medical Center in Phoenix from 1999 to 2002. He was also vice-
president of operations for Lutheran Health system in Fargo, N.D. from 1995 to 1999. From 1987 to 1995 he was the CEO at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center Nursing Home in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Staffing The hospital will be staffed by two hospitalists, Dr. Christopher Spooner and Dr. Fawad Tanvir. A hospitalist is a a physician who specializes in treating hospitalized patients of other physicians in order to minimize the number of hospital visits by other physicians and quicken medical response time to a patients’ needs.
Dr. Christopher E. Spooner, Hospitalist Dr. Spooner comes to Douglas from his private practice in Sedona, Arizona. Dr. Spooner is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is the only Doctor in Cochise County who is certified in Infectious Disease. Dr. Spooner received his Degree of Medicine from Ross University and completed a Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan as well his residency at St. John Hospital, also in Detroit. Spooner Dr. Spooner has written articles on a variety of medical concerns and has served on many committees in a variety of roles, primarily regarding Infection Control. The Douglas Community is fortunate to have a Doctor with such an extensive background and experience in Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Fawad Tanvir, Hospitalist Dr. Tanvir is certified by the American Board Of Internal Medicine. He attended the University of the Punjab, Punjab Medical College and Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
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Chiricahua has medical services throughout area Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. was founded in August of 1996. Jennifer "Ginger" Ryan worked with local community members in the development of a grassroots movement to bring quality affordable healthcare to the residents of the Sulphur Springs Valley. This group received their first grant in 1996 which enabled them to form a 501c3 non-profit, with a volunteer board of directors. This in turn allowed the organization to initiate health services in the Elfrida Community Center. The local community center was "creatively redesigned" to create a clinic like atmosphere with reception, administration, patient rooms, laboratory and sup-
port services under one roof. It wasn't until 1999, that the first permanent clinic was built on the property to the north of the existing Community Center/Clinic site. On August 12, 2003, this facility was dedicated to one of the founding board members, Cliff Whetten. In 2001, the second health center opened in Douglas, Arizona. In 2003, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. added an additional clinic in Bisbee, as well as a Mobile Medical Unit that traveled throughout Cochise County enabling patients who faced geographic as well as financial barriers to receive quality affordable healthcare. In December 2005, Chiricahua Communi-
ty Health Centers, Inc. expanded its services again by opening its newest and largest clinic in their system, the Jennifer "Ginger" Ryan clinic. This facility enabled the organization to provide extended hours as well as extended services such as pediatric care. In the summer of 2006, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. added a Mobile Dental Unit in order to provide preventive dental services to the children of the Sulphur Springs Valley. Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible, affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary health and dental care in an atmosphere of respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity. Our mission is to
provide quality, efficient healthcare to all in Cochise County regardless of the individual's ability to pay. Chiricahua Community Health Centers currently provides services in the following locations: √ Elfrida √ Douglas √ Bisbee √ Willcox √ Benson √ Tombstone √ Sierra Vista √ Dragoon
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Prenatal and Pediatric Care Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. offers a comprehensive prenatal program to all women regardless of their ability to pay for services, at all of our clinic locations as well as our Mobile Medical Unit. Prenatal patients receive care from a diverse selection of providers At first, OB patients receive one hour appointments, in order to guarantee they receive complete educational and medical information concerning their pregnancy. A visiting OB/GYN specialist visits our Jennifer "Ginger" Ryan clinic in Douglas on a monthly basis in order to provide quality follow up care on a more convenient basis. A prenatal patient will have the opportunity to meet with a board certified pediatricians or a Family Practice physicians, during prenatal care. This enables the patient to establish a relationship with a provider, prior to the birth of your child.
After the birth of the child, board certified pediatricians will continue with the quality healthcare. Starting with the child's newborn exam, the pediatrician will be there to guide parents through their developmental stages of life. Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. participates in Vaccines For Children, a program that offers free immunization vaccines to those who qualify.
FREE Classes Free classes are also available from the clinic in Elfrida. Mondays 9AM- Beginning Exercise 9:45AM- Creative Writing, Elfrida Library 10:30AM- Chair Exercise 11:30AM- Diabetic Lunch, brown bag Tuesdays 8:30AM- Art Class 10:30AM- Yoga, Chair and Gentle Stretching
2PM-Spanish Study Session 3:30PM-Intermediate Spanish 4:30PM- Beginning Spanish Wednesdays 9:30AM- Stress Managment 1st and 3rd Weds.- Keeping You in Stitches, Quirky Quilting and Crafting Group Thursdays 9AM- Beginning Exercise 10:30AM- Chair Exercise 12-1:30PM- Diabetic Lunch Bunch 2PM- Spanish Study Session 3:30PM- Intermediate Spanish 4:30PM- Beginning Spanish Fridays
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Pediatric Center of Excellence NEW IN DOUGLAS Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Douglas 3 6 4 - 32 8 5 Bisbee 4 3 2 - 3 3 0 9 All Patients Welcome! Se Habla EspaĂąol.
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William G. Elliott, D.O. Board Certified Cardiology & Internal Medicine
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COMMUNITY GARDEN: 9AM- Yoga, Chair and Gentle Stretching Community Garden Community Garden Daily Hours - M-F 8AM-12PM, 1-5PM Drop in for a garden tour or to volunteer. Seasonal Farmers’Market (April-November) Fridays 2PM-6PM All activities are held in the Elfrida Community Center, unless otherwise noted. Class times and locations are subject to change. Please call 520-642-2222 for more information.
Well Woman Healthcheck Program "Women Caring for Women." The center’s professional bilingual staff of
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nine female providers offers our patients a choice they are comfortable with. Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. is proud to be a part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program, known in Arizona as the Well Woman Healthcheck Program.
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, operates in all 50 states and is supported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services Well Woman Healthcheck Program (WWHP) in
Arizona and has been providing women with mammograms, clinical breast exams and Pap Testing since October 1995. All women should receive regular cancer screening. The Well Woman HealthCheck Program wants to help. If you meet the guidelines below, please call us. We can provide free screening services. Free treatment is also available for women that qualify*. To qualify for the Well Woman HealthCheck Program, you must: √ be a woman, √ for breast cancer screening (mammogram, etc.), be at least 40 years old (any age if you have symptoms, such as pain, a lump, nipple discharge, an inverted nipple, etc.), √ for cervical cancer screening (Pap tests, etc.), be at least 18 years old,
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Chiricahua has clinics in Elfrida, Douglas Chiricahua Community Health Center now operates three clinics in the area -- Elfrida, Douglas and Bisbee. Following is informtion on the Elfrida and Douglas facilities
Elfrida Cliff Whetten Clinic 10566 Highway 191 P.O. Box 263 Elfrida, Arizona 85610 520-642-2222 Phone 520-642-3591 Fax 520-384-6363 from Willcox Located in the heart of the Sulphur Springs Valley, the Cliff Whetten Clinic is the organization’s first health center, opened in Au-
gust 1996. The clinic is home to the organization’s dental services, their extensive Migrant Outreach Program; Sembrando Salud/Sowing Wellness, the community garden project, FREE classes, the Diabetes Chronic Disease Management Program, and Primary Care for the entire family. Services include: √ Preventive Medicine √ Chronic Disease Management Program -Diabetes Education √ Women’s Health √ Prenatal Care √ Well Child Check Ups √ Immunizations √ Dental Care √ Patient Assistance Program √ Physicals - Sports, CDL’s, DOT, Pre-
employment √ Laboratory √ Referral Service √ AHCCCS Eligibility Assistance √ Transportation Clinic Hours Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Dental Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday - Dental Office Closed
Douglas Jennifer “Ginger” Ryan Clinic 1100 F Avenue Douglas, Arizona 85607 520-364-3285 Phone 520-364-3378 Fax
520-384-6300 from Willcox Located in historic downtown Douglas, the Jennifer “Ginger” Ryan Clinic is Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. largest clinic. Opened in January 2001, we quickly outgrew our original site and in 2005 purchased a larger facility. This facility is home to our two board certified pediatricians as well as ten additional providers. Services include: √ Preventive Medicine √ Chronic Disease Management Program -Diabetes Education √ Women’s Health
See DOUGLAS, Page 11
Saguaro Podiatry Associates, PLLC Center for Foot & Ankle Surgery
(520) 417-2244
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Mobile Medical Unit 520-364-4984 Phone 520-805-1291 Fax 520-384-6300 from Willcox For hours and location dates please call 364-4984. Our caring bilingual mobile medical staff works with people of all ages in the following communities: Willcox, Winchester Heights, Dragoon, Sunsites, Benson, Sierra Vista and Tombstone. Our staff provides complete medical care to individuals who are insured, underinsured or have no insurance at all. Appointments for the mobile medical unit need to be made in advance, and often walk-ins can be seen by merely calling first. Services include: • Preventive Medicine • Chronic Disease Management Program -Diabetes Education • Women’s Health • Family Planning Services • Prenatal Care • Well Child Check Ups • Immunizations • Patient Assistance Program • Physicals - Sports, CDL’s, DOT, Pre-employment • Lab services • Referral Service • AHCCCS Eligibility Assistance • HIV/AIDS care Providers: Peggy Avina, MD Board Certified Family Practice Elizabeth Fabry Adult Nurse Practitioner
Mobile Medical Unit Schedule February10th Tombstone @ Schefflein Hall 9-3p.m. February 11th Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-2:30p.m. February 17th Willcox @ Best Western Cochise Room 9:30-4p.m. February 18th Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-2:30p.m. February 23rd Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-4p.m. February 24th Benson @ Woman’s Club 10-4p.m. March 2nd Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-4p.m. March 3rd Willcox @ Best Western Cochise Room 10-4p.m. March 4th Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-2:30p.m. March 9th Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-4p.m. March 10th Tombstone @ Schefflein Hall 9-3p.m. March 11th Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-2:30p.m. March 23rd Sierra Vista @ Carmichael School 9-4p.m. March 24th Benson @ Woman’s Club 10-4p.m.
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Mobile Dental Unit In January, 2006, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. (CCHCI) received a grant from the State of Arizona for a Mobile Dental Unit. This unit is currently being used to provide preventive dental services to children enrolled at six elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Valley: Ash Creek Elementary, Cochise Elementary, Double Adobe Elementary, Elfrida Elementary, McNeal Elementary, and Pearce Elementary. The CCHCI dentist performs initial exams and the registered dental hygienist performs cleaning, fluoride treatment, oral hygiene instruction, and sealants. Additional grant funding is being sought to provide services to families of students and to allow expansion outside the current service area. For questions, please contact the Mobile Dental Unit Coordinator at (520) 642-2222.
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√ Prenatal Care √ Well Child Check Ups √ Immunizations √ Patient Assistance Program √ Physicals - Sports, CDL’s, DOT, Pre-employment √ Laboratory √ Referral Service √ AHCCCS Eligibility Assistance √ Transportation √ Pediatric Care Clinic Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Copper Queen clinic provides affordable care Copper Queen Medical Associates provides access to care for the Douglas area, by staffing its Rural Health Clinic at 100 E. 5th Street with the following providers: Dr. Jose H. Romo, M.D., Board Certified in General Surgery; Dr Heidi Lodge, M.D., Board Certified in Internal Medicine; Dr. Panayiotis Ellinas, M.D., General Medicine; Dr. Iqbal Rshid, M.D., Pediatrics; and Chad Rubin, FNP. Copper Queen Medical Associates goal is to provide affordable healthcare to all. “Our rural health clinics, staffed with experienced and dedicated care givers, stand ready to serve patients of all ages.” “Our physicians and nurse practitioners have dedicated themselves to the mission to
maintain and support access to basic primary healthcare throughout Eastern Cochise County by providing leadership and vision to address opportunities and challenges.” Dr. Jose Romo, Copper Queen Medical Associate’s Board Certified Surgeon, has been in medical practice in Douglas since 1976. Dr. Romo is one of the most experienced surgeons in the area with experience in providing clinical care to patients on both sides of the border. His attention to detail has won him the trust of his patients and his fellow physicians. His tenacity in staying in the area reflects his personal decision to serve patients locally, so that families can be close by when surgical procedures are performed.
Dr. Romo also covers the emergency department at Copper Queen Community Hospital one day a week. Internist Dr. Heidi Lodge, M.D. received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester (New York); a bachelors of science in Biology /Geology; attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine; and had her residency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester. Previous medical experience includes a Internal Medical office practice at the Arizona Medical Clinic in Peoria/Sun City from 1994 to 2007. She also served as a Medical Attending physician in the Emergency room at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Panayotis Ellinas, General Practition-
er, has been on the Staff of Copper Queen Medical Associates since 2006. He has also served on the staff of the University of Arizona College of Medicine and as the Medical Director of the Cochise County Health Department. Prior to coming to this area he served in the U.S. Army reserve Medical Corps, in Baghdad, Iraq. Dr. Ellinas holds the rank of Major. His education includes a Master’s Degree in Public Health, an M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and residency at St. Barnabas in New Jersey. He was Senior Resident in UMC, with an em-
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phasis on Preventive Medicine. Dr. Iqbal Rashid recently completed his Pediatric Residency at Schneider Children’s Hospital in Long Island, New York, and brings the most recent trends in childen’s medical care. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and will be seeing patients ranging in age from newborn infants to teenagers. “The use of non-physician specialists to widen the range and capability of care is rooted in the best practices of Western heritage. The clinical contributions of Nurse Practitioners Chad Rubin and Nicole Chavez have been extensive and well received. They have been invaluable in increasing the ability of the entire clinic to respond quickly to the needs of the patients.
LAB HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7:45 A.M. - NOON; 1 -4 P.M.
X-RAY HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 A.M. - NOON; 1 - 4:30 P.M. These members of the Douglas team take a significant load from the shoulders of the
physicians while developing their own following of patient; thus allowing more complex cases to be dealt with more efficiently.“ Chad Rubin specializes in family practice. He earned his bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Florida; master of science in nursing (Family Practice) from the University of Arizona; and is currently training for psychiatric mental health at the University of Arizona. Previous experience includes serving as a registered nurse at University Medial Center from 1998 to 2002 and has been at Copper Queen Medical Associates since 2002. As a Rural Health Clinic sliding fee scale services are available based on patient’s incomes. Most insurances are also accepted. For appointments and information call
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Health Helplines .... AIDS √ Arizona Statewide AIDS Network (Red Cross): 364-3292 √ Douglas HIV/AIDS educator and activist, Elsa Flores: 364-4359 or 364-3122 √ Cochise County Health Department, Sharon Shinstock, AIDS coordinator: 432-9472 √ AIDS Treatment Information Service: 1-800-243-7012 √ Arizona Department of Health Services: 1-800-334-1540 √ Arizona Human Resources Council: 1-800-293-1144 √ Hearing Impaired AIDS hotline: 1-800-243-7889 √ National AIDS hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS √ National AIDS Information Clearinghouse: 1-800-458-5231; TTY/TDD: 1-800-243-7012) √ Spanish AIDS hotline: 1-800-344-SIDA √ Tucson AIDS Info and Referrals: 1-800-362-3474
Alzheimer's disease √ Alzheimer's Association tollfree information and referral, M-F, 8:30-5 CST: 1-800-272-3900
Cancer √ Reach to Recovery, counseling for women with breast cancer: 3648252 or 364-2037. √ AMC Cancer Information and Counseling line: 1-800-525-3777 √ American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345 √ Cancer Care Center of Southern Arizona, Tucson Medical Center:
1-800-533-4862 √ Cancer Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER √ Komen Alliance, information on breast cancer: 1-800-I'M-AWARE √ Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centers Patient Referral Service: 1-800-525-2225 √ Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Program: Arizona 1-800-Y-ME3888; National 1-800-221-2141 √ Carol and Company (wigs): 364-8252
Child abuse
√ Douglas Police Department 364-8422; emergency: 9-1-1 √ Douglas for Stronger Families: 364-4446, 432-1291 √ Compañeros, a field office of Border Health Foundation offers domestic violence advocacy; crisis line: 805-1730, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24hour line: 1-800-END-ABUSE. √ Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-800-782-6400 √ Parents Anonymous Family Lifeline (24 hr. bilingual): 1-800-352-0528 √ Forgach House Crisis Shelter
√ Emergency: Dial 911 √ Douglas Police Department: 364-8422; Emergency: 9-1-1 √ Child Protective Services hotline: 1-800-330-1822 TDD: 1-800530-1831 √ Douglas for Stronger Families Council, Esther Kish: 364-4003. √ Parents Anonymous Family Lifeline (24 hr. bilingual): 1-800-352-0528 √ Healthy Families (child abuse prevention) 364-5150
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Counseling √ Coronado Behavioral Health Care, Inc.: 1-800-459-3932 √ Golden Dawn Counseling: 1-800-489-8011
Diabetes √ Diabetes Classes and Support Group, 364-8200 √ Diabetes Information and Resource hotline: 1-800-480-6534
Domestic violence √ Emergency: dial 911 √ House of Hope Domestic Crisis Shelter, 364-2465.
hotline: 458-9096
Drug abuse √ National Drug Abuse hotline: 1-800-662-HELP
Family planning √ Cochise County Health and Scoial Services Family Planning, Douglas office: 364-7575 √ Baby Arizona (prenatal care): 1-800-833-4642 √ Emergency contraceptive hot line: 800-584-9911 √ Parents Anonymous Family
Lifeline (24 hr. bilingual): 1-800-352-0528 √ Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona: 1-800-523-4939 √ Reproductive Health Technologies Project: 1-800-584-9911
Heart disease √ American Heart Association: 1-800-242-8721
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Copper Queen Medical Associates Clinic Specialists Allergist
1st Wed of month
1-520-325-5701
Dr. Evans
Cardiologist
Once a month
1-520-326-4811
Dr. McComrick
Orthopedics
Every Other Tuesday 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
458-0650
Dr. Finerson Pediatric Cardiology
Twice annually 1-520-321-3650 in Tucson Due 3/31/09 and 9/8/09
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Herpes
Lung disease
Poisoning
√ National Herpes Information hotline: 1800-230-6039
√ American Lung Association: 1-800586-4872
Immunization
Multiple Sclerosis
√ Arizona Immunization Line, 24 hours, 1-800-239-7568
√ Douglas Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: 364-5892 or 364-8377 Organ transplants √ United Network for Organ Sharing: 1800-24DONOR
√ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: 1-800-234-5677 √ Environmental Protection Agency: 1800-231-3075
AHCCCS/ALTCS, other benefit programs, and help sorting out bills: 1065 F. Ave. between 9 a.m. and noon and 1-5 p.m., 364-7973 √ Catholic Community Services: (skilled nursing, nurses aides, transportation and meals-on-wheels): 432-2285
√ Poison Control:
Smokers
Liver disease √ American Liver Foundation: 1-800-2230179
Lupus √ Lupus Treatment Program, Arizona Arthritis Center, UA Coll. of Medicine: Questions: 520-626-6041; Appointment: 520-694-8888.
Physicians √ Physicians Resource Line: 1-800-328-5868 √ Phoenix Information and Referral: 1800-352-3792 √ Tucson Information and Referral: 1800-362-3474
1-800-362-1010
Rabies √ Arizona Department of Health Services Vector-borne & Zoonotic Diseases Program: 1-800-334-1540.
Senior citizens √ Southern Arizona Legal Aid, confidential benefits counseling: Medicare, Medigap,
√ Cochise County Tobacco Use Prevention Project, 432-9416. √ Arizona Smokers Helpline: 1-800-556-6222 http://www.medlib.arizona. edu/~pubhlth/tobac.html
COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & COPPER QUEEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Expanded and Enhanced Emergency Services
More Care for Rehab and Stroke Victims
Copper Queen Community Hospital is pleased to introduce Daniel A. Roe, M.D. as our new Director of Emergency Services
Copper Queen Hospital will be working with Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, to bring expertise to local stroke patients by providing immediate guidance to CQCH physicians via telemedicine technology.
Rehabilitation Services at our Douglas Clinic Our Douglas Clinic now offers a newly equipped department for rehabilitation services, with evaluation and treatment by licensed therapists.
Post-Stroke Rehabilitation IF YOU THINK SOMEONE MAY BE HAVING A STROKE, ACT F. A. S.T.
FACE
Ask the person to smile.
ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms.
SPEECH
Does one side of the face droop? Does one arm drift downward?
Occupational Therapy Physical and Speech Therapy
Treatment for Disease & Injuries Orthopedic and Neurological Movement Disorders and Pain
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Are the words slurred? Can he repeat the sentence correctly?
REHAB HOURS MON · WED · FRI BY APPT · CALL 364-6339
Dr. Roe’s mission is to remove the delays some people experience when they come to the Emergency Department for medical care.
COMING SOON FAST TRACK EMERGENCY DEPT SERVICES This will speed the care of patients with minor problems and will bring a new level of prompt and thorough care to the patients in our community. CQCH is dedicated to improving the quality of emergency care for people in southern Cochise County.
TIME
If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important ...
Call 9-1-1 or get to the hospital fast. Brain cells are dying.
KNOW THE POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg – especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Call 9-1-1 Immediately! Early treatment is the key to survival of a stroke
DOUGLAS 100 East Fifth Street · 364-7659
Copper Queen Community Hospital PROVIDING THE ONLY STROKE TREATMENT AVAILABLE 24/7/365 IN COCHISE COUNTY
Copper Queen Community Hospital · 101 Cole Avenue · Bisbee, Arizona 85603 · 520-432-5383