The staff in our Emergency Department (ED) is always ready for what’s next thanks to extensive training and experience. In a typical year, our ED staff cares for more than 5,000 patients. The ED is open 24/7 — 365 days a year. The entrance is located on the southwest side of the building.
A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is always available to treat and support survivors of sexual assault through the Cass Health Emergency Department. At this time our SANE nurses are only able to treat pubescent patients, but can offer resources to assist prepubescent survivors.
An echocardiogram (echo) is a test that uses ultrasound to make pictures of your heart. Your doctor may use an echo test to look at your heart’s structure and check how well your heart functions. This test can help show your doctor:
Dr. Rick Rinehart and Dr. Tracey Wellendorf provide a wide variety of ear, nose, and throat services and procedures.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rinehart, please call 712-243-7535
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wellendorf, please call 712-792-4368.
Developed by researchers at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, Disaster PrepWise consists of five modules and two additional sections on special topics. Participants will develop a personalized disaster management plan that they can share with their family, friends, and neighbors. Part of the planning assistance is making sure individuals are signed up to receive Alert Iowa messages. Alert Iowa is a communication tool used to inform the public about inclement weather, public safety events, or other emergencies. Planning sessions will take place at Cass County Public Health, 1408 East 10th St., Atlantic, Iowa, unless otherwise arranged. While the planning is typically geared towards individuals or couples, small groups can also be accommodated. Please call (712) 243-7443 with questions or to schedule a disaster planning session.
Digital radiography provides clear images, exposes patients to less radiation and decreases patient wait time. Images are transmitted electronically, allowing healthcare providers to view them quickly.
The Cass Health Radiology department provides a full array of imaging services, including digital radiography, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, 3D mammography, fluoroscopy, and bone density.
Cass Health has a state-of-the-art computerized tomography (CT) scanner with certified technicians available 24/7. CT scans provide a clear and specific image of internal organs, and can view a large portion of the body. The images are produced very quickly, which can be critical in emergency situations.
Patients who are taking Warfarin, or other blood thinners, need to have the clotting rate, or INR, of their blood closely monitored. The Coumadin Clinic at Atlantic Medical Center makes it quick and easy for patients to get the necessary lab work done so their INR can be evaluated and medication can be adjusted as necessary.
American Heart Association CPR training classes give you the information and the skills you need to help adults, children and infants during breathing and cardiac emergencies. Both In-person or blended learning CPR training are available. Click here to download the community CPR and first aid registration form.
Cass County Public Health is here to help keep our communities, families, adults, and children all on a healthy path.
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