Services: Behavioral Health Behavioral health describes the connection between the health and well-being of the body and the mind. Cancer Center Cancer centers carry out laboratory, clinical, and cancer research. While most centers provide care for people with cancer, some only conduct laboratory research. DEXA Scan A bone-density test is a way to measure the strength of your bones. The test, called a DEXA scan, is a kind of x-ray. The main reason to have the test is to find and treat serious bone loss. Diagnostic Imaging Services Diagnostic imaging allows a doctor to look inside a person’s body when determining a medical condition. Various technologies can be used to create pictures of the structures and activities inside the body. Emergency Services Emergency room service is the department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care. Heart Care Heart care uses medical technologies to provide a range of cardiology and vascular services to prevent, diagnose & treat heart conditions. Laboratory Services Laboratory services are tests provided by a medical lab that aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Medical Clinics Medical clinics are facilities that provide outpatient services and access to a doctor for people who do not have a family doctor. At a medical clinic, you can receive routine and preventative care and treatment when you are sick. There are different types of medical clinics, such as primary care clinics, sexual health clinics, mental health clinics, addiction services clinics, and specialized clinics. Orthopedics Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons. Physical Therapy Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is a service that teaches patients movements and exercises to improve their strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Physical therapy is used to help people recover physical injury, chronic conditions, and disabilities. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pulmonary function can be improved and symptoms reduced through the use of pulmonary rehabilitation. This is useful in cases of chronic lung disease. It includes health education, exercise training, and breathing techniques. Specialty Care Centers Dignity Health operates a number of specialty care centers, including the Mark Twain Heart Center, the Mark Twain Cancer Center, Mark Twain Orthopedic Services, Surgical Specialty Care, and Urology. Surgical Services Surgical services require knowledge of and responsibility for the preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patients with a broad spectrum of diseases. Telehealth Services Telehealth services brings highly specialized health care providers and state-of-the-art technology to patients - no matter where they are. Intensive Care Intensive care medical treatment in which a patient who is dangerously ill is kept under constant observation, typically in a dedicated department of a hospital.