Special Services / Going Home
Special Services
Patient Education
Support Groups
Mail
ATM
ClassiCare
Patient Sitters
Going Home
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Special Services
Good Shepherd Medical Center offers a variety of special services to make your stay as comfortable as possible. These special services include the following:The Education Department is available to assist patients with internet searches on a variety of illnesses and diseases as well as provide information about various support groups and educational classes.
For more information about any of the programs, seminars, support groups or workshops presented by the Good Shepherd Education Department, call 903-315-5280 or visit our Education Classes or Support Groups pages.
Patient Education
The Education Department is available to assist patients with internet searches on a variety of illnesses and diseases as well as provide information about various support groups and educational classes.
For more information about any of the programs, seminars, support groups or workshops presented by the Good Shepherd Education Department, call 903-315-5280 or visit our Education Classes or Support Groups pages.
Support Groups
As a continuing part of Good Shepherd Medical Center’s pledge to provide healthcare to the community, the Education Department sponsors several support groups for patients, family members and friends. All meetings are offered with no charge.
- Us, Too: Offers an opportunity for prostate cancer survivors to obtain current information on their disease and related topics.
- Helping Hearts: Provides information and support for cardiac patients who have undergone interventional procedures.
- Alzheimer’s Group: Helps patients, caregivers and families prepare for the lifestyle changes caused by the disease.
- Hepatitis C Group: Assist persons diagnosed with Hepatitis C to learn coping skills for lifestyle changes associated with the disease.
- Type I Diabetes Support Group: Offers individuals with Type I Diabetes and their families an opportunity to learn coping skills for the lifestyle changes necessary for living a healthy life with diabetes.
- Type II Diabetes Support Group: Offers individuals with Type II Diabetes and their families an opportunity to learn coping skills for the lifestyle changes necessary for living a healthy life with diabetes.
- Stroke Support: Assists survivors and caregivers as they cope with lifestyle changes following a stroke.
Mail
Letters and packages for patients are delivered by volunteers. Letters and parcels that arrive after you have been discharged are forwarded to your home. Stamps are available from the stamp machine located on the first floor near the Gift Shop. Stationery and cards are available in the Gift Shop. Out going mail may be left at the nurse station or given to a volunteer. Well-wishes may also be sent to patients with Good Shepherd Medical Center Health-e-grams (Click here to send one now).
ATM
An ATM/money machine is located on the first floor near the Gift Shop.
ClassiCare
ClassiCare is Good Shepherd Medical Center’s program for individuals 50 years and over. ClassiCare offers a wide range of activities such as group travel, exercise classes, monthly luncheons and health-related seminars. During a hospital stay, ClassiCare members receive a free newspaper each day, as well as a meal coupon for their primary visitor for up to three days. For more information about the program, call 903-315-2273 or visit our ClassicCare listing.
Patient Sitters
Patient sitting services are not provided through the Medical Center but information regarding these services may be obtained through the Good Shepherd Social Work Department by calling 903-315-2443.
Going Home
When your physician decides you are ready to leave the hospital, a discharge order will be written. You may want to make arrangements with a family member or friend to help you when it is time to go home. Some important things to remember are:
Personal Belongings
Collect all of your belongings, and double-check closets and drawers. If you have anything stored in the hospital safe, call the Security Office at 903-315-2196 for more information about collecting your items.
Discharge Instructions
Your physician and your nurse will give you instructions about post-hospital care. If you have questions about your diet, activities or other matters, please be sure to ask.
Patient Satisfaction
It is Good Shepherd’s goal to make sure your hospital stay is very good and as comfortable as possible. In fact, Good Shepherd’s success depends on our ability to meet and exceed your expectations. We know that you are the best source of suggestions for improving our ability to serve you. Please take a few minutes to complete the patient satisfaction survey when it arrives at your home after discharge. We want to know about your Good Shepherd experience because your satisfaction is the best indication of our success.
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