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Surgery Closer to Home

There is no need to travel when surgery is the option for your care. SMH welcomes Truman Mark Vasko, MD, FACS. Dr. Vasko is a General Surgeon. Services include endoscopy, colonoscopy, hernia repairs, skin cancer and lesion removals and laparoscopic gallbladder and other abdominal procedures.

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Hospitalist Program

A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in caring for patients while they are in the hospital. Their time is devoted to caring for hospitalized patients. Hospitalists manage and coordinate all aspects of your hospital care - from admission until discharge - working closely with your primary care physician and/or specialists involved.

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Health Library

From diabetes to problems sleeping, it is important to have information so that you can make informed decisions about your health. Browse our on-line health library for a variety of news articles.

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Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

In the continuum of care for heart attack patients and for those who have undergone a procedure such as Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), stent placement, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Valve replacement or repair, it is vitally important that you slowly, carefully and under medical and therapist supervision, participate in a well-planned cardiac rehabilitation program.

The SMH 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed with our community’s needs in mind and offers important follow-up cardiac care close to home and convenient for family members participating in care.

The program is covered by Medicare and most insurances carriers. Cardiac Rehab does require a physician order.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

For those living with Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema or Cystic Fibrosis, treatment is a part of everyday living and therapy offers tremendous benefit. The SMH 10-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation program offers patients a warm, friendly and professional environment to undergo important rehabilitation with a goal of helping patients improve their overall quality of life.

More about the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Services

• Sessions last for one hour and use varying equipment including treadmills, stationary bicycles and more. Always wear comfortable clothes.
• Rehab is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cardiac Rehab is a 12-week program and Pulmonary Rehab is a 10-week program.
• Our Rehabilitation facilities are dedicated to also helping patients become or stay physically fit. Upon completion of rehab, patients are encouraged to continue to exercise through the program. Our facility is also open to people who have been diagnosed with heart disease or pulmonary problems for a nominal monthly fee.
• The Cardiac and Pulmonary rehab program is located on the first floor of Shelby Memorial Hospital.

Meet the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Department

Penny Jiter, RN Coordinator of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab, Specialty Outpatient Clinic and Infection Control The family environment is what Penny likes most about Shelby Memorial Hospital. She likes the feeling a small, rural hospital has and also the great level of care that SMH can offer. Penny has worked at SMH for over 15 years and was born and raised in Shelbyville. She truly enjoys the positive environment in the cardio-pulmonary department and enjoys bringing patients into that environment to get better.

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If you would like to learn more about these services or if have questions about insurance and scheduling, please call 217.774.3961 ext 5550 or 217.774.3886.