Dietary Services
Emergency Services
Healthy Heart Cardiac Services
Inpatient Units
Laboratory Services (accredited by College of American Pathologists)
Mammography/Breast Cancer Screening
Occupational Medicine
Other Services
Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging
Rehabilitative Services
Surgical Services
Women's Services
Primary care and medical specialists are also available at Black Hills Medical Park and the Physicians' Pavilion.
Emergency Services
• 24-Hour Emergency Care
• Trauma Level 4
24 Hour Emergency Services
When you or a family member need treatment for an injury or illness, your neighborhood Emergency Department is available to you. You'll be glad to know that your home is just minutes away from a designated Level IV Trauma Center of high quality emergency care. We are here for you when you need:
• Emergency care
• Treatment for an illness or injury
• Physician referral
• Quality Nursing Services
• Other medical services
The Capital Medical Center staff and volunteers are ready to meet your needs. In a life-threatening situation, an injury or illness, we are here for you. Our emergency department doors are always open 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Surgical Services
• Ambulatory Center (same day surgery)
• Endoscopy/Special Procedures
• Six Surgical Suites
• Inpatient Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Pre-Surgery Clinic
• Pain Clinic
Dietary Services
• Registered Dietician
• Inpatient Nutritional Services
Cardiopulmonary & Respiratory Care
• Cardiac Rehab
• Accredited by College of American Pathologists
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Getting into the program begins with a physician referral. A free evaluation is done by a cardiac rehabilitation specialist, usually while the patient is still in the hospital. A program schedule will be set up to participate on an outpatient basis. Al participants must have an electrocardiogram, exercise treadmill test, and blood test. To minimize costs, any of these tests recently performed will not be repeated.
Phase I: While in the hospital, patients are given information on the anatomy of the heart, coronary artery disease, risk factors, pharmaceutical treatments and freedom from smoking.
Phase 2: A 12-week period of exercise begins after discharge from the hospital. Careful cardiac and blood pressure monitoring accompany the exercise sessions. Education will continue with information about diet, energy conservation, stress management, and relaxation.
Phase 3: For as long as they wish, cardiac rehabilitation patients may continue the program by sustaining their exercise workouts under supervised conditions, but without constant cardiac monitoring, for a nominal fee.
Inpatient Units
• Intensive Care, Medical, Surgical & Oncology Units
• Step Down Unit
Step Down Unit
The Step Down Unit (SDU) is an extension of ICU where patients no longer require the intensive level of care provided in the ICU, yet may not be ready for a Medical -Surgical room. Telemetry equipment allows patients continued monitoring by staff.
Intensive Care Unit
Seriously ill patients will go from the Emergency Department directly to CMC's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for intensive/critical care. ICU patients require constant monitoring and care for unstable, life-threatening conditions. Highly trained nurses/staff with specialized equipment monitor and care for patients 24-hours a day.
We realize that fear of the unknown is one of the biggest causes of stress. Please feel free to ask questions about anything you do not understand. If you cannot visit the hospital, the best time to call is between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm Call 360-754-5858, ext. 1353.
Visitation for the ICU & SDU - Visiting hours are flexible, depending upon the patient's needs and or physician's orders. Patients in the ICU may require frequent or long periods of uninterrupted rest to help with their recovery. Only immediate family members and caregivers are allowed into ICU and no more than two visitors at a time. Children under 14 are not permitted without the nurse’s knowledge and approval.
The first 24 hours after admission are critical for the patient's rest and medical evaluation. Therefore, we suggest visiting during the even hours from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm for short periods. Please understand if the nurses suggest minimizing visitors or the length of visitation.
When you visit, please go to the ICU waiting room. Dial extension 1353 and tell the nurse who you want to visit. As soon as it is appropriate, the nurse will allow you to visit the patient. Please understand, if permission is temporarily denied, it is because we have the patient's best interests in mind.
Family Contact Person
We ask each family to designate one contact person who can keep the others apprised of the patient's condition. This enables the nurse to spend more time with the patient.
Calling the Patient
The nurse in charge decides if a patient can accept personal calls, according to the patient's medical condition and/or physician's orders. All calls are routed through the ICU nursing station at 360-754-5858 ext. 1353.
Personal Items and Gifts
On your first visit, please take the patient's valuables, clothes and any personal equipment home with you. Of course, personal toiletries, dentures, slippers and glasses should remain. Due to the limited space in our rooms, we ask that you bring small plants/flower and/or gifts into ICU.
Physician Visits
Most physicians check on patient's each morning. If you would like to speak personally to the attending physician, notify the patient's nurse and they will let the physician know of your request.
Food and Gifts Available While You Wait
Food Service is offered in our buffet-style cafeteria, serving Continental Breakfast at 6:30 am to 10:00 am, Lunch-11:15 am to 1:15 pm and Dinner-4:45 pm to 6:30 pm. The coffee pot is always "on" 24 hours a day. There are vending machine in both our cafeteria and emergency area for your convenience. The Island Espresso Stand is located just outside the Emergency room door and is open Mon-Fri, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Hospital Guild Volunteers man our gift shop, located next to the main lobby waiting area, Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. You will also find pay telephones, free local call courtesy phones and an ATM machine in our main lobby waiting area.
Laboratory Services (Accredited by College of American Pathologists)
Rehabilitative Services
• Physical Therapy
• Hand Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• The Lymphedema Program
• The Work Injury Program
• Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
The Department of Physical Therapy at Capital Medical Center is staffed by experienced professionals and support personnel who provide specialized care.
• Orthopedic rehabilitation is used to treat all types of injuries and conditions including fractures, sprains, strains, neck/back injuries, sports injuries, joint replacements, and surgical repairs/reconstruction such as ACL and rotator cuff repairs
• Postural dysfunction syndromes
• Soft tissue/myofascial conditions, including fibromyalgia
• General reconditioning, needed secondary to debilitation due to injury, surgery, or disease
• Wound care
• Vestibular rehab and treatment of balance disorders
• Arthritis
• Gait disturbances
• Neurological diseases (such as stroke, MS, Parkinson's, nerve injuries)
Hand Therapy
The Department of Occupational and Physical Therapy at Capital Medical Center is staffed by experienced professionals including a Certified Hand Therapist who provide specialized care in the treatment of dysfunction of the hand, wrist, and fingers due to:
• Traumatic injury
• Tendon rupture
• Post-surgical repairs and other procedures
• Fractures
• Soft tissue injury
• Arthritic hand deficits
Hand therapy is the comprehensive management of upper extremity dysfunction, through splinting, soft tissue treatment, wound care, exercises, self-care management.
Our office is located at 405-G Black Hills Lane SW, next to Capital Medical Center, Monday through Friday 8-5 pm. Please call 360-956-2562 for more information.
Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Capital Medical Center is staffed by experienced professionals who provide specialized care in the treatment of:
• Repetitive strain/motion injuries
• Adult neurological disorders
• Hand Therapy
• Myofascial dysfunction
• Ergonomic assessment and education
• Arthritis management
Occupational Therapy places an emphasis on abilities rather than deficit, with the goal of independent and pain-free function. Treatment procedures are varied and individualized for each patient and may include:
• Functional training
• Static and dynamic splinting
• Joint protection principles
• Wound care
• Electrical stimulation
• Patient education
• Moist heat/cold therapy
• Biofeedback muscle reeducation
• Myofascial release
• Range of motion
• Therapeutic exercises
• Ultrasound
• Energy conservation
• Iontophoresis/phonophoresis
• Paraffin
• Sensory integration
• Work simulation
• Ergonomic analysis
• Neuromuscular reeducation
• Massage
Our office is located at 405-G Black Hills Lane SW, next to Capital Medical Center, Monday through Friday 8-5 PM. Please call 360-956-2562 for more information.
Work Injury Program
The Physical and Occupational Therapy Departments work together to provide comprehensive services to care for the injured worker and to improve the safety of the workplace in general.
Prevention of Injury
1. Ergonomic Work-Site Analysis
Therapists come to the job site to observe how the worker performs their job functions, evaluate the work station from an ergonomic standpoint, and make recommendations that will assist in the prevention of injuries.
2. Employee Education
Training provided to the worker in proper body mechanics, fitness, and other factors that will help them prevent injuries. Training of "safety staff" at the work place so that internal education can also be provided.
3. Pre-Employment Screenings
Employers provide the department with a list of key job functions; new employees are tested to insure they can adequately perform what the job demands. Recommendations are made on the spot to the worker in how to avoid injury and offer ways to correct improper body mechanics.
Treatment and Management of Injuries
• Treatment of the acute injury with the goal of returning the worker to the job as quickly and safely as possible. Therapists provide a full range of therapeutic modalities, manual therapy techniques, and exercises to rehabilitate the injured worker.
• Ongoing education to prevent re-injury, in body mechanics, repetitive strain prevention, and modification of activities.
The Lymphedema Program
What is it?
Lymphedema is a condition of swelling caused by an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the arms and legs.
What causes it?
Lymphedema can occur after an infection or traumatic injury, or be due to cancer and/or the treatment for cancer by either surgery or radiation. Primary lymphedema, where no aggravating cause is found, can be present at any time of life in certain individuals. These conditions cause an interruption of normal lymphatic circulation.
What are the symptoms?
Unusual or persistent swelling, feeling of "heaviness" of the extremities, loss of function, feeling of pins and needles, aching and pain.
Why should it be treated?
If untreated, lymph vessels and surrounding tissues become hard, less elastic, and painful, often producing debilitation. The accumulation of the protein rich lymph fluid produces increased risk of infection, as it becomes a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria. Early treatment of lymphedema provides the best chance for reducing symptoms and controlling the condition.
What can be done to treat it?
The Lymphedema Treatment Program at Capital Medical Center provides a comprehensive approach to the management of this chronic and often debilitating problem. Our program incorporates:
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Extremity Wrapping
• Individualized Exercise Program
• Compression Garments
• Self-Care Management
A prescription from your physician is required to begin treatment. A Physical Therapist will perform an initial physical assessment and measurement of the extremity. Progress is monitored during treatment and the frequency and methods are planned by your therapist and other members of the rehab team. Occupational Therapy is also available to maximize functional use of the upper extremity.
Trained staff is available to provide lymphedema treatment Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, by contacting our office at (360) 956-2562 for an appointment. Services are provided at Capital Medical Center's Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Department.
Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging
• CAT Scan
• MRI
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Interventional Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Electrocardiography
• Vascular Lab (Accredited Non-Invasive)
• Radiation Therapy
• Mammography (Accredited by American College of Radiology)
• Nuclear Medicine
• PET CT
Healthy Heart Cardiac Services
Diagnostic & Intervention Services
• Cardiac Stent Technique
Among innovations, cardiologists and interventional radiologists have pioneered "stent" technology. A stent is a metal, spring-like cylindrical device that's placed into narrowed arteries to keep them open. This has been a boon to patients with arteriosclerosis, a disease that causes severe narrowing of arteries, resulting in debilitating symptoms or even limb amputation.
• Coronary Arteriogram
Cardiologists can see the structure and condition of the patient's coronary arteries and recommend appropriate treatment.
• Echocardiography
Ultrasound creates images of the heart and its internal structures through the use of sound waves and computer technology.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An EKG records electrical activity through electrodes placed from the heart on the patient's skin.
• Emergency Treatment
If you experience a sudden onset of chest pressure, "indigestion," or trouble catching your breath, CMC encourages you to call 911 and not delay treatment. CMC's Emergency Department is staffed 24 hours a day by Board-certified emergency room physicians and nurses trained in emergency care. Thurston County Medic One paramedics use Physio Control Life Pak 11 monitor/defibrillators to provide a hospital-quality electrocardiogram (EKG) in the patient's home or the medic van. Diagnostic quality, computer-interpreted 12-lead EKGs can be transmitted over phone lines to the CMC Emergency Department where the emergency physician and cardiologist begin diagnosing and treating the patient before arrival at the hospital.
• Pacemaker
Pacemakers are utilized to assist the heart when its natural electrical signals require assistance. The electrical signals tell the individual sections of the heart when to contract and when to expand. Pacemakers can be implanted on a temporary or permanent basis.
• Peripheral Stent Technique
A tubular wire mesh device (Stent) is inserted into the artery of an extremity to aid in the prevention of further closure.
Mammography/Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. In the state of Washington, the American Cancer Society estimates for 2007, 4090 new cases will be identified. Within this number it is estimated 770 women will die as a result of breast cancer and complications. Early detection and treatment are critical to improving your long-term prognosis. One (1) percent of men will be diagnosis with breast cancer.
Early Detection:
There are three ways to stay active in your breast care:
1) Monthly self-breast examination.
2) See your medical provider annually for a complete physical and breast checkup.
3) Have a Mammogram.
Our Cancer Program includes comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of cancer through:
Mammography
• Screening Mammography
• Diagnostic Mammography
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiation Therapy
• Radioactive seed implants (prostate & other cancers)
• Computer simulation (treatment planning set up)
• Brachy therapy (other implants such as cervix & uterus)
Medical Oncology
• Chemotherapy
• Available National Cancer Institute sponsored industry studies
• Biologic Response Modifications (immune therapy)
Surgical
• Breast biopsies
• Stereotactic breast biopsy (non-invasive)
• Sentinel node biopsy
• Lumpectomies
• Mastectomy & Reconstruction
• Other surgical cancer procedures
Capital Medical Center has two Mammography Centers. We encourage women to drop by anytime to have a mammogram. We have a walk-in site at:
Olympia Radiology
3525 Ensign Road N.E.
Olympia, WA. 98506
Phone: 360-570-3000
Open: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Or you can schedule a mammogram at:
Capital Medical Center
3900 Capital Mall Drive S.W.
Olympia, WA, 98502
Phone: 360-704-4750
Open: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Women's Services
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Birthing Suites/LDR/LDRP
• Childbirth Education and Classes
• Nursery
Birthing Suites/LDR/LDRP
When CMC first introduced the concept of having an all-in-one birthing suite unit, the vision was a composite of what mothers said they wanted. That vision became a reality in October 1990. The private birthing suites have been so popular and well received that we again listened to our moms by expanding our services -- more birthing suites and a larger nursery. In addition, we recently added window seats that provide a sleeping area for dad or a family member. Women’s Services is also equipped with its own operating room for caesarean section deliveries. Now the entire fourth floor is dedicated to Women's Services.
We'd love to show you what our mothers and families appreciate:
• Staying in one place rather than moving from room to room through labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care.
• Larger, private rooms to accommodate a spouse or support person overnight.
• The friendliness, attentiveness and skill of our nurses and physicians.
• A place for siblings so they can be part of the birthing process with a comfortable waiting room for families and special play area for children.
• The warm cozy atmosphere of home.
Primary care and medical specialists are available at Black Hills Medical Park and the Physicians' Pavilion. Or contact our:
Physician Referral Service at 1-800-798-5143
Monthly we provide a Joint & Spine Seminar and periodically we have Community Education Lectures with varying healthcare topics. To ask questions or reserve a spot - Contact our:
Reservation Line at 1-800-798-5143
