Why Use An ASC For Your Next Procedure?
While both hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), like Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, can perform many of the same procedures, there are unique advantages to choosing an award winning ASC like Cedar Rapids Surgery Center. Outpatient surgery is now the norm Today, more than 80% of surgeries are performed in an outpatient setting. ASCs are […]
Top 3 Reasons To Get Joint Replacement At An Ambulatory Surgery Center
Let’s be honest — no one wants to have surgery. And while joint replacements are pretty common these days, it’s still a big decision. From figuring out where to go, to how long you’ll be out of commission, to what it’s all going to cost — it can feel like a lot. But here’s the […]
Get Proactive This Men’s Health Month
Have you ever had a medical concern and thought you should probably go see a doctor about it, but that thought gets lost in your daily routine, so you never do? It happens more often than you think, and it’s mostly men. According to studies, men take a lot less proactive steps for their health […]
4 Early Signs of Osteoporosis For Women To Watch For
Many of us have heard of the condition Osteoporosis, but did you know that this disease impacts women more often than men? Not only that, but Osteoporosis is often called ‘the silent disease’ due to its symptoms not appearing like other illnesses, therefore it often remains undiscovered until late stages. But just because the symptoms […]
PCI, St. Luke’s & SCCR Among First in Nation to Offer Inspire V™ System for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder, which affects two to four percent of adults according to the National Institutes of Health. This chronic condition occurs when the soft tissues in the throat, like the tongue, relax during sleep and block and obstruct the airway, causing breathing to start and stop during sleep. OSA is […]
5 Kids Sports Injuries You May Not Notice
Sports are a great activity for kids to get involved in! But like many activities at younger ages, sports can be the cause of injuries that affect their growth down the road. While some injuries like a broken bone are easy to spot, some are more internal. Do you know how to spot if something […]
5 Signs That You Should Consider A Joint Replacement
Are you struggling with pain, swelling or stiffness of the joints around your knees, hips, shoulders, or hands? If you’ve been dealing with this in the long term, and non-invasive methods such as physical therapy or scheduled rest aren’t working, it may be time to consider a joint replacement procedure. We know the idea of […]
What is Perianesthesia?
Every year, the first week of February is reserved to celebrate and bring awareness to the important jobs done by Perianesthesia nurses. This year it was celebrated from February 3rd through the 9th. So…what is it that Perianesthesia nurses do? Perianesthesia is the care you receive before and after a medical procedure. So to put […]
What Makes Ambulatory Surgery Centers like Surgery Center Cedar Rapids Unique?
When it comes to your healthcare, you have a lot of choices. And we know that can be overwhelming! Just because you’re facing a surgical procedure doesn’t mean you have to go to a hospital. For those in need of an outpatient procedure, there is another choice. At Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, ranked as the […]
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids Named Iowa’s Top Ambulatory Surgery Center
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids is proud to announce that they have been named as Iowa’s #1 Ranked Ambulatory Surgery Center by Newsweek. This is the 5th edition of Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers awards, partnering with global research firm Statista to determine and award the top 650 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) in the U.S. […]
