Steward Sebastian River Medical Center, Inc. dba Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, sits as a full-service medical facility and general acute care hospital, operated by Steward, offering a wide range of healthcare services that cover things like wound care, hyperbaric medicine, advanced cardiology and cardiac catheterization programs, PET scanning, MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine. You'll find outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation here, including skilled nursing in a Transitional Care Unit, physical and speech therapy, a medical rehabilitation center, as well as programs in internal medicine, primary care, general and family medicine, plus psychiatrist and psychoanalyst care. The hospital runs a 24-hour emergency room and a freestanding emergency center staffed by physicians, and treats everything from minor injuries and illnesses to urgent emergencies, making guidance on when to use emergency services part of their approach. Specialized departments focus on services for women's care, mammography, obstetrics, and pediatrics, and there's a strong focus on orthopedics, spine care, urology, neurological care, heart, lung cancer screening, vascular and digestive health, stroke care, bariatric and weight loss, and oncological services.
People who stay here can expect modern amenities that support comfort and recovery, like spa bathrooms and tasty, healthy dietary options provided by an onsite dietary team. The facility is handicap accessible and features upgrades that aim to enhance comfort, privacy, and tranquility in both inpatient and outpatient areas-they even have a health club and weight loss clinic right on site. All units-from Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care to special care-use advanced equipment and safety programs, along with a never events policy that includes apologizing, reporting, analyzing and improving after any serious incident, and making sure families are kept in the loop about what's being done to prevent future events. The hospital ensures everyone involved in informed consent has strong training; doctors spend time explaining the risks, expected problems, and what recovery looks like, and consent forms list all the doctors involved and use easy-to-read language at a 6th grade level, so patients can really understand them-even making interpreters available and using teach-back methods to make sure everyone's clear. Patients get detailed bills in a timely manner, with help available for any questions or payment needs, and the hospital won't sue over payment issues.
The hospital's approach centers around compassionate, patient-centered care, provided by a dedicated team whose goal is to offer care that matches each patient's needs, whether it's routine surgeries, day procedures, intensive care, home health support, or specialized therapies. There are community health and wellness programs, health equity reviews, and regular checks on quality and safety standards. Recent renovations add to the hospital's tranquil, updated feel. The medical center accepts many insurances and uses teams trained in cardiology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, oncology, and more. People can use telehealth visits for some needs. With all the different clinical specialties on site, prompt tests and treatments, a focus on safety, and attention to comfort, the Steward Sebastian River Medical Center works to give patients solid, reliable care in one place.