Bedford Memorial Hospital

Programs: Bedford memorial hospital exists to serve the healthcare needs of its community, regardless of patient ability to pay. Bedfords acute hospital admitted 2,971 patients during 2016, and provided 4,740 days of care during the year. Hospital programs include provision of nursing care; extensive inpatient and outpatient surgical and endoscopic services; and diagnostic imaging services including ct, mri and mammography. Bedford memorial hospital is also home to oakwood manor, a long-term care facility providing 35,888 days of skilled and intermediate care. Bedford provides a number of services targeting the specific health needs of its population, including diabetes management; home health and hospice care; physical, speech, and occupational therapy programs; an adult day care center; and cardiac and respiratory rehab. Bedford also provides an emergency department with 24-hour care, emergency transportation, and a chest pain and stroke program. With 16,451 visits during 2016, bedfords emergency department services are a critical component of the health safety net in its service area, acting as a key health provider for a significant number of uninsured patients. Community benefit highlights * in furtherance of its mission, bedford provided extensive uncompensated care during 2016, $2,952,755 in charges at an estimated cost of $1,311,489 was contributed as traditional charity care to patients who did not have the ability to pay. Eligibility for charity care is based on poverty income levels set by the state. * charges of $3,609,710, at an estimated cost of $1,603,281 was contributed as bad debt to patients who did not have the ability to pay. * charges of $3,881,587 at an estimated cost of $1,724,037 was contributed as additional bad debt attributable to patients eligible under the organizations financial assistance policy. * loss from medicare based on cost to charge ratio totaled s4,196,635. * loss from medicaid based on cost to charge ratio totaled $511,282. * during 2016, bedford memorial hospital processed a combined total of 428 laboratory tests for bedford christian free clinic clients at no charge. This donated service resulted in a community benefit exceeding $29,842. Bedford memorial hospital supports community screenings and education on chronic disease prevention and management. Bedford memorial hospital employees continually offer support to the community via professional health education on chronic disease prevention and management, health screenings, and support groups. Some examples are listed below. Community education and health screenings: education/classes * cancer education * diabetes education * heart disease/healthy heart education * nutrition/weight management education * womens health * orthopedic education * sports injury prevention * seniors education and outreach * cpr certification and baby sitting classes health screenings * health fairs * blood pressure screenings * bone density screenings * skin cancer screenings * mammograms * cholesterol testing * flu clinics support groups new beginnings support group in bedford- a support group whose speakers discuss a variety of topics with a focus on living your life after a loss, gathering new information and fellowship. * life for one support group/sml area- a support group whose speakers discuss a variety of topics with a focus on living your life after a loss, gathering new information and fellowship. * alzheimer's and dementia care support group- when someone is diagnosed with alzheimers friends and family have many questions. This group provides support for those who have a loved one managing dementia and alzheimers in the bedford area.