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Celebrating FOUR DECADES OF This year marks the 40th anniversary of Parkridge East Hospital. You might be surprised at how much the hospital has to offer. Outstanding Ca re "The changes at Parkridge East Hospital over the past four decades have been phenomenal," says Jarrett Millsaps Jr., FACHE, CEO of Parkridge East Hospital. "Today, we offer patients advanced, compassionate care in a boutique-style setting at a convenient location. Our focus is providing our patients and visitors with the best possible experience, whether they're here to deliver a baby, have surgery, be seen in our emergency room, or recover from an illness. We consistently get high marks for our customer service, and people are often surprised by the depth of our services offered." Emergency and Critical Care Parkridge East Hospital features a 24/7 emergency department for which you can check average wait times online or by text. An intensive care unit ensures critically ill loved ones can receive care close to home. Gastroenterology We provide the latest diagnostic procedures and treatments for various digestive health disorders. Maternity Care Maternity services at Parkridge East Hospital start even before baby arrives. Services include: • prenatal care and classes • lactation consultation • labor and delivery at The Birth Place • critical postnatal care at our Level IIIb neonatal intensive care unit Orthopaedics Our surgical team is experienced in complex spinal procedures, total joint replacement, and minimally invasive shoulder, hip, and knee surgeries. Surgery Parkridge East Hospital features some of the most advanced surgical services in Chattanooga, including robotic and video-assisted surgery. We specialize in minimally invasive approaches to women's surgeries such as hysterectomy and pelvic floor reconstruction. Imaging Outpatient imaging services are conveniently located near the back of the hospital, and extended hours for digital mammography make getting recommended breast cancer screening easier for women. FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR SERVICES, VISIT PARKRIDGEEASTHOSPITAL.COM/SERVICES. Milestones at Parkridge East Hospital June July 1974 1985 1998 1998 opens as East Ridge Community Hospital NICU expands from 10 to 18 bassinets 16 private treatment rooms are added to the emergency department five additional labor/ delivery/ recovery rooms are added to The Birth Place . Need a Doctor? Call us at (423) 622-6848. Need Help for Behavioral Concerns? Call us at (423) 499-2300. Nov. 1998 new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite opens Dec. 1998 The Breast Center opens Ap ril Sept. 2003 2003 2013 offers area's first, fastest LightSpeed Ultra computed tomography (CT) scanner orthopaedic services recognized by HealthGrades as 2004 Best in Tennessee and among top 5 percent nationally interior renovation complete HOSPITALS DON'T HEAL PEOPLE, PEOPLE DO. CHOOSE PARKRIDGE. 11