Health Services
Provided by Wilkes Regional Medical Center
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Home Care

Offers a full array of services working together to provide care in the home.

HOME HEALTH provides home visits that follow a customized therapeutic treatment plan designed for the patient that may include nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, In-home aide, and medical social work services to patients of all ages.

HOSPICE provides care to patients with terminal illness and helps them and their families cope in familiar surroundings. The staff concentrates on relieving pain and other symptoms that often accompany a terminal illness. Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support is provided to the patient and family.

COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (CAP) is available for disabled adults and children. This service provides medical care assistance to families in keeping loved ones at home through social intervention, personal care, and light housekeeping.

PERSONAL CARE assists individuals with personal care, ambulation, meal preparation, medical monitoring, and light housekeeping.

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