Outpatient Services / Telemed
The Telemedicine and Outreach programs at the Cook Hospital have expanded the types of services available to patients. Many of the current specialty services offered were not available to our patients without them driving significant miles. Now patients can reduce the driving time and costs by utilizing the telemedicine or outreach services at the Cook Hospital
Our compassionate staff is committed to providing only the finest care and to meeting the unique needs of each individual. We are dedicated to continually introducing new programs and services that help you live life to the fullest. We invite you to visit our site often to learn about new innovations and services.
To obtain more information or schedule an appointment, contact the Cook Hospital Outreach Coordinator at 218-666-6247.
The Cook Hospital has partnered with Scenic Rivers Health Services to offer Colonoscopies and EGD’s at Cook Hospital. A colonoscopy is a procedure in which your doctor looks through a flexible tube called a Colonoscope for the following reasons: To visually examine the lining of the rectum and colon/large intestine; to look for bleeding, inflammation, swelling or abnormal tumors or tissue; to take biopsy specimens; to remove polyps; and to treat bleeding sites. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. The procedure uses an endoscope which is a flexible tube with a camera at the end. EGD may be done if you have symptoms that are new, cannot be explained, or are not responding to treatment.
Scenic Rivers Health Services: Dr. Matthew Holmes
Cook Hospital partners with Twin Ports Dermatology to offer Telemedicine Dermatology services at Cook Hospital. Twin Ports Dermatology provides comprehensive treatment. This includes medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments. No referral is needed unless deemed necessary by your insurance. In the Twin Ports, our skin is often exposed to the elements: sun, wind, and harsh cold. Luckily, Twin Ports Dermatology can diagnose and treat common seasonal ailments such as: Eczema, Dry Skin, and Sun Damage. Other common ailments we diagnose and treat include (but are not limited to): Acne, Excessive Sweating, Dermatitis, Hair Loss/Alopecia, Herpes and Shingles, and Melasma. Twin Ports Dermatology also specializes in cancer screening and diagnosis. Skin cancers include: Actinic Keratosis, Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma.
Twin Ports Dermatology: Heather Smith and Cynthia Eaton
The Cook Hospital has partnered with a board certified electromyographer to offer EMG Studies. David Boyce, Ed.D, PT, ECS, OCS, has over 20 years of experience and is performing EMG Studies as needed at the Cook Hospital. EMG or electromyography is a test that measures nerve and muscle function. The purpose of the test is to rule out or discover pathological conditions of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
David Boyce, Ed.D, PT, ECS, OCS
The Cook Hospital offers a wide variety of infusion therapy treatments to outpatients. Infusion Therapy is the administration of a medication through a needle or catheter inserted directly into a vein when a patient’s condition is not treatable with oral medications. Some common disorders that may require infusion therapy include (but not limited to): Infections that cannot be treated with oral medications, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, Anemia, Osteoporosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Immune Deficiencies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. With an order from a physician, the Cook Hospital is able to provide all types of infusion medications (except chemotherapy).
The Cook Hospital has partnered with the Community Memorial Hospital to offer Medical Nutrition Therapy services. A registered dietitian will work closely with you to develop a program that will help get you back on track. Nutritional counseling can help you manage many medical issues and health concerns, including:
• Obesity and Weight Management
• Diabetes
• Kidney and Liver Disease
• Hypertension
• Heart Disease
• Cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Gastrointestinal Problems
• Eating disorders
• Food Allergies
Community Memorial Hospital: Stacy Colich
The Cook Hospital has partnered with the Community Memorial Hospital and Dr. Kyle Menzel to offer orthopedics services at the Cook Hospital. Dr. Menzel is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and specializes in general orthopaedics, joint replacement, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity surgery, arthroscopic surgery, hip arthroscopy, shoulder/knee/ankle reconstruction, and fracture care.
Community Memorial Hospital: Dr. Kyle Menzel
