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What is Mahoning Valley Hospital?
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A hospital that provides extended hospital care for complex medical conditions.
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What types of patients are treated at Mahoning Valley Hospital? |
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The hospital's major clinical programs focus on respiratory and ventilator patients, complex wounds, kidney failure, post-surgical complications, heart disease and stroke. The additional hospital recovery time provided at Mahoning Valley Hospital, prepares many patients to return home with or without homecare support. If home discharge is not an option, patients are transferred to another level such as acute rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility care.
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How long can a patient expect to stay in Mahoning Valley Hospital? |
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On average, a patient with Medicare Insurance will stay at Mahoning Valley Hospital between 25-30 days. This stay provides an opportunity for healing and the time required to recover from major illness. Length of stay varies with other insurances.
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How does someone become a patient at Mahoning Valley Hospital? |
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A doctor's order is required for admission. Talk to your physician or social worker and request Mahoning Valley Hospital. Our team works closely with physicians and social workers to determine the need for extended hospitalization. Call the hospital's central referral line at (330) 480-1234 for admission questions, referrals, to schedule a facility tour or for general information.
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What is the age limit of patients accepted at Mahoning Valley Hospital? |
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Patients at Mahoning Valley Hospital range in age from 18 years old to 90+ years of age. The oldest patient celebrated his 100th birthday with his family while at Mahoning Valley Hospital.
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Who will my physician be while I'm at Mahoning Valley Hospital? |
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We have a variety of qualified general practice physicians as well as specialists. If your physician is not on staff, he or she may apply for privileges. If you choose to use one of our physicians on staff, your physician is kept informed of your progress at Mahoning Valley Hospital. Upon discharge, you are returned to your primary care physician.
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What special services are available at Mahoning Valley Hospital? |
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Our health care team includes: respiratory therapists, wound nurse, physical/occupational/speech therapists, registered dietitian, dialysis nurses, experienced ACLS certified nurses, and case managers who are assigned upon admission.
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What if I need hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis? |
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Both types of dialysis are done on-site in the patient's room.
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What types of insurance does Mahoning Valley Hospital accept? |
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Medicare, Aetna, CIGNA, Emerald Health, Medical Mutual, Multiplan, Ohio Health Choice, Ohio Worker's Comp., Ohio Comp Network, One Health Plan, Buckeye Health Plan, Primenet/Primenet Select (Professional Risk Management), The Chandler Group, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, and Ohio Medicaid. Mahoning Valley Hospital will negotiate with other insurances not listed.
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What do I need to bring when I'm admitted? |
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Insurance cards, copy of living will and durable power of attorney, personal items including loose fitting clothing and shoes.
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What are visiting hours? |
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Daily from 10:00 am - 8:00pm.
No more than 2 visitors at a time. Children may visit, and must be supervised at all times.
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Are there telephones and televisions in the rooms? |
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Both are available free of charge. Satellite TV is also provided at no cost.
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What is the cost for parking? |
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Parking is provided free of charge.
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