Kent Hospital, A Care New England Hospital

Description

HealthSource Navigator

Eligibility

Must be a RI resident

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call to make appointment 737-7000, ext 34477 Julie, Laurie, Michael, Martine, or Patty

Languages

Translator Services available

Service Area

Warwick

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

Kent Hospital offers Support Groups for medical conditions such as: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) This support group occurs twice per year. This cardiology patient support group focuses on individuals with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). The support group is open to all patients with ICDs in Rhode Island along with members of their family. Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH, FACC, director of cardiac arrhythmia service at Kent Hospital and a member of Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Kent leads the support group along other CNE experts. Topics include: Living with your device, managing your health, exercise, and more. Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact: The cardiology team at (401) 737-7010, x32880 or by email to ktedeschi@kentri.org. The Stroke Center Hosts a monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors and caregivers on the last Wednesday of the month. Each month a new guest speaker will discuss concerns regarding stroke. All members of the community who have survived a stroke, are at risk of a stroke or are caregivers for someone who has undergone a stroke, are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Susan Moore, RN, Director, Kent Hospital/MHRI Stroke Program at (401) 737-7010, ext. 35510 or email SMoore@Kentri.org Amputee Support Group Kent and Memorial hospitals along with the New England Amputee Association is pleased to announce a free informational group meeting for amputees and their families on the last Wednesday of the month. New England Amputee Association's mission is to reach out to people with limb loss and provide a supportive environment where information and experiences are shared and friendships are formed. Beast Cancer Support Group Kent Hospital is pleased offer a free breast cancer support group that meets every second Thursday of the month, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. It is an informal, ongoing group, bringing people together to share their experiences and problems related to cancer and to provide one another with comfort and help. Please use the Imaging Center entrance located next to Kent's Emergency Department, 455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI. The Breast Health Center at Kent is committed to providing its patients with access to the best possible care in this region. Instead of traveling to Boston, or even Providence, those seeking expert medical advice and cutting-edge treatment can find it at The Breast Health Center at Kent.

Hours

Varies

Eligibility

Patients, families, and caregivers

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

ICD Support Group: Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact the cardiology team at (401) 737-7010, x32880 or by email to ktedeschi@kentri.org. Stroke Support Group: For more information please contact Susan Moore, RN, Director, Kent Hospital/MHRI Stroke Program at (401) 737-7010, ext. 35510 or email SMoore@Kentri.org

Service Area

Kent county

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services.

Hours

24/7

Fees

Medicaid/Medicare Dealing with medical insurance concerns can often be confusing. Please call 401-921-7200 with any questions regarding your health care bill and health insurance provider.

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Eligibility

Hospital provides financial aid to the uninsured and patients whose annual family income meets the Federal Poverty Level.

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call 736-4296 for an application.

Languages

English

Service Area

Rhode Island

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

HealthSource Navigator

Eligibility

Must be a RI resident

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call to make appointment 737-7000, ext 34477 Julie, Laurie, Michael, Martine, or Patty

Languages

Translator Services available

Service Area

Warwick

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

Kent Hospital offers Support Groups for medical conditions such as: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) This support group occurs twice per year. This cardiology patient support group focuses on individuals with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). The support group is open to all patients with ICDs in Rhode Island along with members of their family. Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH, FACC, director of cardiac arrhythmia service at Kent Hospital and a member of Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Kent leads the support group along other CNE experts. Topics include: Living with your device, managing your health, exercise, and more. Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact: The cardiology team at (401) 737-7010, x32880 or by email to ktedeschi@kentri.org. The Stroke Center Hosts a monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors and caregivers on the last Wednesday of the month. Each month a new guest speaker will discuss concerns regarding stroke. All members of the community who have survived a stroke, are at risk of a stroke or are caregivers for someone who has undergone a stroke, are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Susan Moore, RN, Director, Kent Hospital/MHRI Stroke Program at (401) 737-7010, ext. 35510 or email SMoore@Kentri.org Amputee Support Group Kent and Memorial hospitals along with the New England Amputee Association is pleased to announce a free informational group meeting for amputees and their families on the last Wednesday of the month. New England Amputee Association's mission is to reach out to people with limb loss and provide a supportive environment where information and experiences are shared and friendships are formed. Beast Cancer Support Group Kent Hospital is pleased offer a free breast cancer support group that meets every second Thursday of the month, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. It is an informal, ongoing group, bringing people together to share their experiences and problems related to cancer and to provide one another with comfort and help. Please use the Imaging Center entrance located next to Kent's Emergency Department, 455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI. The Breast Health Center at Kent is committed to providing its patients with access to the best possible care in this region. Instead of traveling to Boston, or even Providence, those seeking expert medical advice and cutting-edge treatment can find it at The Breast Health Center at Kent.

Hours

Varies

Eligibility

Patients, families, and caregivers

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

ICD Support Group: Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact the cardiology team at (401) 737-7010, x32880 or by email to ktedeschi@kentri.org. Stroke Support Group: For more information please contact Susan Moore, RN, Director, Kent Hospital/MHRI Stroke Program at (401) 737-7010, ext. 35510 or email SMoore@Kentri.org

Service Area

Kent county

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services.

Hours

24/7

Fees

Medicaid/Medicare Dealing with medical insurance concerns can often be confusing. Please call 401-921-7200 with any questions regarding your health care bill and health insurance provider.

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served

Description

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Eligibility

Hospital provides financial aid to the uninsured and patients whose annual family income meets the Federal Poverty Level.

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call 736-4296 for an application.

Languages

English

Service Area

Rhode Island

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Hours

24/7

Geography Served