Joseph T Sherrel MD, FAAP

What is an EEG and what does it do? An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes) are attached to your head and hooked by wires to a computer. The computer records your brain’s electrical activity on the screen or on paper as wavy…

The Jackson Hospital Chaplain Program is a care program available to patients and their families. They are hands-extended, caring for the patient’s spiritual needs. The Hospital Chaplains, staff of the hospital who completed orientation on the Hospital’s patient privacy and HIPAA regulations, will make rounds, as a doctor does, to visit patients in the hospital….

Your Room Your room assignment at Jackson Hospital is based on your admitting diagnosis and the bed availability on the day of your admission. You may be moved several times as your health changes. We accommodate patients with private rooms in most cases. Calling Your Nurse A button to call your nurse is located at…

Jackson Hospital congratulates Gary Stephens, Director of Chipola Fitness Center and Chipola Fitness Too, for being named August 2021 Employee of The Month. In lieu of an award luncheon during the time of COVID, Jackson Hospital’s Employee Leadership Council presented Mr. Stephens with the award and a luncheon will be held at a later date….

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What is a Paracentesis/Thoracentesis and what does it do? Paracentesis is a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly (peritoneal fluid). This fluid buildup is called ascites . Ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other conditions, such as cirrhosis or cancer. The fluid is taken out using…