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HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
RADIOLOGY / DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
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Hours
7:00am - 5:00pm M-F
Call for additional information or to schedule an appointment.
Call for additional information or to schedule an appointment.
mammography
We offer state-of-the-art 3D mammography (tomosynthesis)
Yearly mammograms are recommended by the American College of Radiology
Talk with your provider for a clinical breast exam or call our scheduling department for a self-referral.
Yearly mammograms are recommended by the American College of Radiology
Talk with your provider for a clinical breast exam or call our scheduling department for a self-referral.
SCREENING | DIAGNOSTIC
Bone Density Scans
Measures bone density as a means to diagnose osteoporosis.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1 in 5 men over the age of 55 and 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis.
Your Provider will help determine if you are a candidate for a bone density scan.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1 in 5 men over the age of 55 and 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis.
Your Provider will help determine if you are a candidate for a bone density scan.
Ultrasound
Uses high-frequency sound waves as the first line of diagnostic imaging in determining the source of disease
Allows radiologist to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, vessels, and internal organs.
The radiologist can often determine the source of disease or exclude any pathology.
Allows radiologist to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, vessels, and internal organs.
The radiologist can often determine the source of disease or exclude any pathology.
ABDOMEN | ARTERIAL UPPER / LOWER EXTREMITIES | BREAST | CAROTID | ECHOCARDIOGRAM | HERNIA | NEONATAL BRAIN | NEONATAL SPINE | OB, 1ST, 2ND & 3RD TRIMESTERS | PELVIC TRANSABDOMINAL | PELVIC TRANSVAGINAL | PROSTATE | PYLORIC STENOSIS | RENAL/BLADDER/POST VOID | SOFT TISSUE EXTREMITY | SOFT TISSUE NECK | TESTICULAR THYROID | VENOUS LOWER EXTREMITY | VENOUS UPPER EXTREMITY
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Our state-of-the-art MRI scanner uses a strong magnet together with radio waves.
Images show differences between normal and abnormal anatomy.
We also offer MRA (magnetic resonance angiography), which generates images of the arteries to evaluate them for abnormal narrowing or aneurysms.
Images show differences between normal and abnormal anatomy.
We also offer MRA (magnetic resonance angiography), which generates images of the arteries to evaluate them for abnormal narrowing or aneurysms.
ABDOMEN | BRAIN | CERVICAL SPINE | EXTREMITIES | MRCP | PELVIS | SOFT TISSUE NECK | THORACIC SPINE
CT / Cat Scan
Our Phillips CT scanner’s cross-sectional images allow us to view tissue and organs.
Scans can be used to detect cancer and a tumor’s location, size, shape, and other characteristics
Scans are also used for post-traumatic injury evaluation and suspected aneurysm or stroke assessment.
Scans can be used to detect cancer and a tumor’s location, size, shape, and other characteristics
Scans are also used for post-traumatic injury evaluation and suspected aneurysm or stroke assessment.
ABDOMEN/PELVIS | ANGIO STUDIES | BONY PELVIS | CERVICAL SPINE | CHEST | EXTREMITIES | HEAD | LUMBAR SPINE | SOFT TISSUE NECK | THORACIC SPINE
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine uses small amounts of radioactive material, called radiotracers, to diagnose and/or treat a variety of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.
The procedure is safe, uses only the necessary amount of radiation to deliver a diagnosis, and leaves the body within a few days.
The procedure is safe, uses only the necessary amount of radiation to deliver a diagnosis, and leaves the body within a few days.
BONE | GASTRIC EMPTYING | HEPATOBILARY | INFECTION STUDIES | LUNG | MIBG | MUGA | NEUROLOGIC | RENAL | THYROID / PARATHYROID
General X-Ray
X-ray images pass electromagnetic radiation through the body to produce images of structures inside the body.
SURGERY
SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Our modern surgical unit features the latest technology and equipment to ensure exceptional patient care.
Plus, our highly skilled team and board-certified surgeons are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and community.
To learn all you need to know about check-in for surgery, click here.
Plus, our highly skilled team and board-certified surgeons are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and community.
To learn all you need to know about check-in for surgery, click here.
Appendectomy | Breast Surgery | Colonoscopy | Colon resection (Lap & Open) | EGD | Gall Bladder RemovaL | Hernia (Laparoscopic or Open) | Hemorrhoid (THD) | Lumpectomy | PORT PLACEMENT | Sebaceous Cyst Removal | SKIN BIOPSY
IN-PATIENT CARE
POST SURGICAL / ILLNESS CARE
Our eleven (11) state-of-the-art patient rooms allow us to provide exceptional care for patients recovering from illness or surgery.
TRANSITIONAL CARE
Transitional care allows you to be transferred to Sierra Vista Hospital after being released from acute care at another facility.
Receiving extended care while recovering close to home provides peace of mind while making it easier for family and friends to visit.
Transitional care services include, but are not limited to the following:
Receiving extended care while recovering close to home provides peace of mind while making it easier for family and friends to visit.
Transitional care services include, but are not limited to the following:
INFECTION OR DISEASE RECOVERY | JOINT REPLACMENT RECOVERY | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | ORTHOPEDIC INJURY OR SURGERY RECOVERY | PHYSICAL THERAPY | SPEECH THERAPY | STROKE OR BRAIN INJURY RECOVERY | WOUND HEALING
LAB SERVICES
Contact Information
OUTPATIENT Hours
7:00am - 5:00pm M-F
No appointment needed
Exception: Therapeutic phlebotomy requires call-in for appointments
For questions regarding test preparation, please call 575.743.1222
No appointment needed
Exception: Therapeutic phlebotomy requires call-in for appointments
For questions regarding test preparation, please call 575.743.1222
LAB overview
Sierra Vista Hospital’s CMS/CLIA Certified Laboratory Services include routine, moderate, and high complexity testing.
Our team of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Certified Phlebotomists/Laboratory Assistants are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely results to help meet your needs and manage your health.
We are a certified collection site for DOT and non-DOT testing. In addition, as a Member of the Association for the Advancement of Blood Therapies, we provide blood transfusions for patients needing that life-saving procedure.
Our team of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Certified Phlebotomists/Laboratory Assistants are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely results to help meet your needs and manage your health.
We are a certified collection site for DOT and non-DOT testing. In addition, as a Member of the Association for the Advancement of Blood Therapies, we provide blood transfusions for patients needing that life-saving procedure.
lab services
HEMATOLOGY
Complete Blood Count, Platelet Count, Peripheral Smear, Reticulocyte Count, and blood function tests - Coagulation (PT, PTT) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Complete Blood Count, Platelet Count, Peripheral Smear, Reticulocyte Count, and blood function tests - Coagulation (PT, PTT) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
Routine and Comprehensive Chemistry, Electrolytes Determination, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, and Troponin Quantitative
Routine and Comprehensive Chemistry, Electrolytes Determination, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, and Troponin Quantitative
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
Routine Urine Analysis, Body Fluid Analysis, Pregnancy Test
Routine Urine Analysis, Body Fluid Analysis, Pregnancy Test
BLOOD BANKING
ABO / RH Typing, Crossmatching, Coombs Test, Therapeutic Phlebotomy
ABO / RH Typing, Crossmatching, Coombs Test, Therapeutic Phlebotomy
IMMUNOLOGY/ SEROLOGY
Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA), Serum Complement (C3), Rubella IgG, Hepatitis Profile, HIV, CRP, ASO, RF, Syphilis
Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA), Serum Complement (C3), Rubella IgG, Hepatitis Profile, HIV, CRP, ASO, RF, Syphilis
ENDOCRINOLOGY/HORMONE STUDIES
LH, FSH, Prolactin, Progesterone, TSH, T3, T4, FT3, FT4, PSA, Testosterone
WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER SPECIALTY TESTING
LH, FSH, Prolactin, Progesterone, TSH, T3, T4, FT3, FT4, PSA, Testosterone
WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER SPECIALTY TESTING
REHABILITATION
Contact Information
Scheduling
Heather Stratton
575.743.1213
575.743.1213
Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm M-F
If you need Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, please ask your primary doctor for a referral. You will then bring the referral, your picture ID, and your insurance card to our Rehabilitation Department. We will work with your insurance company to get the authorization needed for you to receive therapy.
If you need Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, please ask your primary doctor for a referral. You will then bring the referral, your picture ID, and your insurance card to our Rehabilitation Department. We will work with your insurance company to get the authorization needed for you to receive therapy.
We treat a wide range of injuries and conditions, including sprains, strains, and tears; post-surgical rehabilitation; neurological disorders such as stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury; neck and back pain; speech and issues with swallowing.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Our physical therapy services offer treatment for those who are experiencing pain or having difficulty in functioning, moving, or living life normally.
ARTHRITIS | BACK / NECK PAIN | CARDIAC CONDITIONS | Joint Replacement | MENISCUS TEAR | MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES | STROKE | VERTIGO
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help patients who need specialized assistance to participate in everyday occupations, such as self-care, work duties, recreational activities, and activities of daily living, as well as cognitive challenges. Examples of the conditions we treat are below.
ARTHRITIS | CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS | SHOULDER/ELBOW/WRIST/HAND DISORDERS | Neurological disorders | Strains and sprains | Surgical rehabilitation | TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Speech Therapy
Our Speech Therapists (Speech-Language Pathologists) provide evaluation and treatment for those with communication disorders such as speech, language, voice, or fluency issues. They also treat cognitive challenges, including memory, concentration, safety awareness, and problems with swallowing, such as coughing or choking when eating or drinking. Diagnoses that may warrant the services of a Speech-Language Pathologist include, but are not limited to, those detailed below.
Aphasia | DEMENTIA | DYSPHAGIA | Huntington’s Disease | MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | PARKINSON’S DISEASE | Stroke | Traumatic brain injury | Voice Disorders
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Medical Records
MEDICAL RECORD SERVICES
You can access your medical records
- 24/7 via our Patient Portal
- from our Medical Records Department by completing and submitting a request form.
- by calling 575.743.1248 or 575.743.1258.
HUMAN RESOURCES/STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Contact Information
Lawrence “LJ” Baker, Jr.,
Chief Human Resources
& Strategic Initiatives Officer
Chief Human Resources
& Strategic Initiatives Officer
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
HUMAN RESOURCES
The SVH Human Resources department oversees all human resources functions, including recruiting, retention, and training for all exempt, non-exempt personnel, students, and temporary employees to ensure efficient performance according to established policies and vision. Our goals are to:
Develop & maintain an HR environment that inspires staff interaction and trust.
Stabilize staffing levels through recruitment, retention, and transition.
Enable staff training through the application of sound education strategies.
Consistently enforce compliance with policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment-related laws, regulations, and
guidelines.
Do what’s right to ensure success for SVH.
STRATEGIC INIATIVES
Our strategic role includes the following:
Provide input for strategic planning, goal setting, and policy implementation.
Act as an internal consultant to the CEO by understanding goals, priorities, and
long term initiatives.
Develop and cultivate productive relationships with politicians at local, state, and
federal levels, as well as with businesses, non-profit organizations, and other key
stakeholders.
Assist with planning future expansion of facilities and services.
Recommend best practices, new approaches, evolving policies and procedures to
continually improve efficiency of the hospital and quality of services performed.
marketing/public relations/procurement
Contact Information
Materials Manager: Leona Wagner
Direct Line: 575.743.1254
Fax: 575.894.9961
Email: Leona.Wagner@svhnm.org
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Our Marketing/Public Relations Department plays a vital role in engaging with the community and is committed to promoting the hospital’s mission, services, and values through strategic communication and outreach initiatives while ensuring transparent communication with all stakeholders. We strive to build lasting relationships with the community.
ADVERTISING | BRAND MANAGEMENT | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CRISIS COMMUNICATION | OUTREACH | DIGITAL MARKETING | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | PATIENT EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENT
PROCUREMENT
Our purchasing Department at Sierra Vista Hospital is dedicated to ensuring that our hospital has the essential supplies, equipment, and services necessary to provide exceptional patient care. Our team plays a critical role in maintaining smooth operations by sourcing high-quality, cost-effective products that meet the specific needs of our healthcare providers and patients.
COMPLIANCE/QUALITY ASSURANCE | COST EFFICINCY | INVENTORY MANAGEMENT | Procurement of Medical Supplies & Equipment | VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS
Patient Relations
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our patient-centric focus
Our Patient Experience Officer helps satisfy a full range of patient needs while promoting organization-wide improvements in patient outcomes, all with a focus on fostering a safe and comfortable experience for all patients.
HOW WE SERVE OUR PATIENTS
We promote the health and wellbeing of our patients by...
- Participating in the development and implementation of treatment improvement plans and projects.
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Facilitating the introduction of performance-improvement techniques.
- Serving as a resource for patient experience guidelines during treatment.
- Meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring state, federal, and CMS compliance.
- Auditing and investigating any reports of negative patient outcomes.
- Collaborating with department managers to implement corrective actions as needed.
- Identifying and assessing actions that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT & SERVICES
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
OUR SERVICES
We are a Critical Access Hospital and a designated Level 4 Trauma Center serving a 70-mile radius by providing essential emergency services.
We diagnose and treat life-threatening illnesses and injuries and serve those who need immediate medical care. Our emergency providers have special training to provide advanced life-saving care, including trauma resuscitation, advanced cardiac life support, advanced airway management, and stabilization.
HEALTH ISSUES REQUIRING EMERGENCY TREATMENT
There are many life-threatening issues that require immediate emergency care, including the following:
ABDOMINAL PAIN | Active labor | BURNS | CHANGES IN VISION | CHEST PAIN | Coughing up or throwing up blood | HEAD INJURIES | Heat exhaustioN | major broken bones | poisoning | SEVERE BLEEDING, DIARRHEA, OR THROWING UP | SEVERE PAIN | STROKE | SUDDEN CHANGES IN VISION | SUDDEN CONFUSION OR DIZZINESS | sudden or Difficulty breathing or speaking | SUICIDAL FEELINGS
Following treatment, it may be necessary to admit you to the hospital. or to be transported to a higher level of care. If you are sent home, you may be advised to seek follow up with your doctor or another provider or specialist.
EMERGENCY medical services (ems)
WHO WE ARE
Sierra Vista Hospital Emergency Medical Services is...
- a 25-member patient-oriented 911 EMS Service team, providing care for the residents of Sierra County.
- a talented, outstanding team that is committed to responding to the changing needs of our expansive service area.
- recognized as a leader in innovative, cost-effective, clinically sophisticated delivery of comprehensive emergency medical services
WHAT WE DO
Our Emergency Medical Services team...
- includes advanced life support personnel and every unit is ACLS/PALS/CPR/NRP certified.
- serves as a professional, technical extension of SVH medical services to Sierra County and surrounding areas.
- operates ambulances staffed with two (2) licensed EMS personnel 24/7.
- is one of the only Critical Care Ground Transports in the entire state
- assists both in the hospital and out in the field.
- staffs a 9-person Crisis Intervention Team, Swiftwater Rescue Team, and Technical Rescue Team.
- answers and responds to more than 3,800 calls per year.
OUR EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Our team members take great pride in their education, which is key to providing the community with the high-quality care that they deserve. SVH EMS instructors also proctor students from DACC who are learning to be EMTs or are furthering their careers as paramedics.
- American Heart Association (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
- National Association of EMT (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support & Advanced Medical Life Support)
- NMSU-DACC (EMS Instructor Coordinator)
- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (Adjunct Faculty)
- Stop the Bleed Instructors
OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
We take every opportunity to meet our local residents and guests and share information regarding our services. Some of the many events and activities our team is involved with include the following:
4TH OF JULY | CAREER DAYS | COMMUNITY EDUCATION | EASTER EGG HUNTS | ELEPHANT DAYS | FIESTA PARADE | FOOD PANTRY | JROTC ANIMALS FOR KIDS | LABOR DAY | MEMORIAL DAY | RODEOS | Sierra County Fair | SPORTS EVENTS | Vaccine clinics
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY medical services
OUR PURPOSE
Sierra Vista Hospital Community EMS (CEMS) program is a branch of the EMS Department that specializes in helping bridge the healthcare gap once patients are discharged.
OUR SERVICES
The focus of the program is to:
- assist with patient education and care plans.
- help patients access their prescription medications.
- aid patient follow-up care with primary care physicians.
- facilitate transportation to appointments.
- assist with identifying the risk of injury in homes.
- distribute fall prevention equipment through the SVH Trauma Program.
- help mitigate incidence of high utilization 911 callers by doing follow-up visits and assisting patients with referrals to appropriate care providers or social services personnel.
RURAL HEALTH CLINIC
rural health clinic services
Contact Information
Hours
8:00am-5:00pm M-TH
8:00-Noon Fridays
8:00-Noon Fridays
Please check in at the registration desk located on the first floor prior to proceeding to the walk-in clinic on level two.
Our services include the following:
FAMILY MEDICINE / INTERNAL MEDICINE
We serve all ages and cover all types of medical conditions, from aches and pains to high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid issues, and other non-emergency medical needs, including DOT exams and sports physicals.
Behavioral Health
Our licensed therapists provide a wide variety of services, including, but not limited to, therapy and medical management for mental health, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and substance abuse.
Sleep Center
We provide sleep consults to determine if a sleep study is needed.
CHILDREN’S WELLCARE
We provide exams and vaccinations for children from birth through high school.
GENERAL SURGERY CONSULTS
We offer consults to determine if a procedure or surgery is needed, including, but not limited to, colonoscopy, endoscopy, hernia repair, gall bladder removal, and skin lesion removal.
Meet Your Providers
SONIA SEUFER, MD
Board certified in Family Medicine, Sonia attended medical school at University of Colorado-Denver and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Banner University in Phoenix Arizona. She has been in practice for 30+ years, in California, Texas, Colorado and. most recently, Arizona. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is excited to be a part of the community. She sees patients of all age groups and performs minor procedures. During her down time, Sonia enjoys reading, gardening, music, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
ERICA PALIN, MD
Having grown up in a small rural town in Virginia. Erica received her Bachelors of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA; attained her Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN; and completed her Family Medicine medical training and residency program at Hidalgo Medical Services Family Medicine in Silver City, NM, where she focused on rural medicine. “I like rural family medicine, because it is how I grew up. My entire family saw the same doctor. And he was more than just the local physician - he was part of the community. I knew that I wanted to do the same thing.” Dr. Palin’s scope of practice includes all age groups, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics, and a variety of medical services, including prenatal care, women’s health, birth control counseling, weight management, chronic disease management and annual physicals.
ESTELA G. RUBIN, MSN, CNP
Having completed her Dental Degree in 1997 at the University of Cartagena in Colombia, Estela worked as general dentist in Bolivar Province until she moved to the United States in 2003. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at New Mexico State University in 2009 with honors. After working as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings, including outpatient rural health, public health, and long-term care, Estala completed her Masters of Science in Nursing through Graceland University, MO and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014. Estela joined Sierra Vista Clinic in 2015 and provide primary care to people of all ages. Her interests include women’s health, health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and management of chronic conditions. She is proficient with insertion and removal of Nexplanon® for contraception and has completed training and attained a DATA waiver that allows her to treat opioid dependency in the outpatient setting by prescribing Buprenorphine-Naloxone.
WALK-IN CLINIC
WALK-IN Clinic SERVICES
Contact Information
Hours
11:00am-7:00pm W-F
8:00-Noon Saturdays
8:00-Noon Saturdays
WALK-IN CLINIC CHECK-IN PROCEDURE
Please check in at the registration desk located on the first floor prior to proceeding to the walk-in clinic on level two.
WALK IN, NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
Our walk-in clinic is equipped to handle a wide range of non-life-threatening medical conditions on a walk-in basis, including the following:
Allergy flare-ups | Ear or sinus infectionS | MILD ASTHMA | Minor broken bones, such as a finger | Minor cuts that may need stitches | NAUSEA | Sprains and strains | Sore throats, coughs, colds or flu
In the case of a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room.
If your medical needs require a higher level of care than can be provided in the clinic, we can refer you to our onsite emergency department.