What is an MRI of the Lower Extremity and what does it do? An MRI of the Lower Extremity is useful in examining: Degenerative disorders such as arthritis Labral or meniscus tears Traumas involving ligaments and tendons Swelling or bleeding in the tissues in and around the joints Fractures Sports or work related injuries cause…
Our Services Cardiac Stress Testing Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing Echocardiograms EEG 24 and 48 Hour Holter Monitors 30 Day Event Monitors Segmental Arterial Pressures Ankle/Brachial Index Location The following studies are performed at Jackson Hospital in the Nuclear Medicine Department: Cardiac Stress Testing Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing The following study is performed at Jackson Hospital…
What is a Pelvic Ultrasound and what does it do? A pelvic ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the organs and structures in the lower belly (pelvis). A pelvic ultrasound looks at: The bladder, ovaries, uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes of a woman. See a picture of female organs seen on pelvic…
You will be taken to the operating room (OR) or procedural area on a stretcher/bed. You will be accompanied by a registered nurse. who will stay with you during your entire surgical procedure. Once you arrive in the OR, one of our team members will help you move onto an OR bed. You will notice…
Depending on continued vaccine availability, Jackson Hospital is working with The Jackson County Health Department to vaccinate community members who are 65 years of age and older. Our staff is reaching out to those individuals to come in for the vaccine. At this time, Jackson Hospital is not accepting appointments or walk-ins for the vaccine….
What is Mammography and what does it do? Mammography is a low-dose radiological examination allowing breast problems to be detected, such as benign abnormalities or the development of tumors. Examination involves an X-Ray machine that has been specifically designed to display the structure of the breast. Jackson Hospital uses a full- field digital mammography system…
Effective Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6AM, Jackson Hospital implements guidelines set forth by National and State agencies to restrict visitation to nursing home patients during hospitalization. There will be no visitation to hospitalized nursing home patients unless end of life care is being provided. Jackson Hospital continues to encourage hand washing and social distancing…
The Jackson County Hospital Corporation is an independent special district originally created by special act of the Legislature of the State of Florida in 1939. A Board of Trustees manages the hospital subject to the terms and conditions of the 1939 Act, as amended in 2003 by House Bill 2003, creating the District. The administrative…
Mark Akerson MD Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties – Panhandle Family CareFamily Practice Address 4284 Kelson Avenue Marianna FL 32446 work Phone: 850-482-2910work Fax: 850-526-2138workfax Biography Board Certification: Family Practice Dr. Akerson graduated from Ross University Medical School in New York and completed his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Georgia.
Dr. Chris Deer, Emergency Medicine Physician with Jackson Hospital’s Emergency Department, has been named Jackson Hospital’s 2020 Employee of the Year. Dr. Deer has been a part of the Jackson Hospital ER team for over three years. He is there during some of the most critical times in a patient’s life. Dr. Deer was surprised…
