Mercy Outpatient Center -Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center

Our comprehensive outpatient programs at Dignity Health Mercy Outpatient Center at Mercy Medical Center provide:

• Cardiac rehabilitation to help promote a heart-healthy lifestyle after a heart attack

• Occupational therapy to support daily activities and independence

• Physical therapy to improve strength and mobility

• Pulmonary rehabilitation to help improve lung function and manage symptoms for people with chronic lung diseases

• Speech and language therapy to address communication or swallowing concerns

Your care team will recommend services based on your condition and recovery goals.

You may be a candidate for cardiac rehabilitation if you have one of these conditions:

• Angina

• Coronary artery angioplasty or stents

• Heart attack

• Heart failure

• Heart transplant

• Open heart surgery, such as coronary bypass or valve surgery

You and your doctor must decide that cardiac rehab will benefit you.

To participate in our cardiac rehabilitation program, you must commit to attending exercise classes about three times each week for one to three months. Our services include:

• Diet and nutrition counseling

• EKG-monitored exercise

• Long-term exercise program

• Strategies to lower your risk for heart problems

You may need neurological (cognitive) rehabilitation if you have an injury or illness that impacts your brain, spinal cord or nerves. We often provide this specialized rehabilitation to help people affected by:

• Ataxia

• Balance problems

• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

• Head injuries

• Peripheral nerve damage

• Stroke

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help people with chronic lung diseases improve their lung function, manage their symptoms and enhance their quality of life. We treat patients with a wide range of lung conditions, such as: 

• Asthma

• Bronchiectasis

• Bronchitis

• Chest wall diseases

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Cystic fibrosis

• Emphysema

• Interstitial lung disease

• Lung surgery, including lung transplant, lung volume reduction or lung cancer surgery

• Neuromuscular disorders

• Ventilator dependency

Our physical therapists promote independence and mobility by helping improve strength, flexibility and function. We provide services to help with a wide range of patient needs, including:

• Education and training on using adaptive equipment, such as orthotics, prosthetics and wheelchairs
• Industrial rehabilitation, including ergonomic evaluation and training and treatment for repetitive stress injuries
• Mobility evaluation and training, including bed mobility, walking and balance
• Neurological rehabilitation to help recover from stroke and head injuries
• Orthopedic and sports medicine care for recovery from surgery, sports injuries and arthritis
• Spine care for sprains and strains, whiplash, nerve impingement and recovery from surgery

Our occupational therapists, including a certified hand therapist, specialize in increasing strength and movement of the hands and upper extremities. We help patients relearn tasks such as eating and getting dressed, and we teach patients how to use adaptive equipment that may make some daily tasks easier. Our services include:

• Help with repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis and cubital tunnel syndrome

• Neurological rehabilitation, including muscle retraining and education, to treat stroke, head injuries and peripheral nerve damage

• Recovery from surgeries, including tendon and ligament repairs and Colles fracture

• Splint fabrication and fitting for custom static, dynamic and immobilization splints

Our certified speech-language pathologists focus on improving a patient’s verbal and nonverbal communication skills, problem-solving abilities, concentration, memory and voice quality. We also help patients who suffer from swallowing disorders to help improve their ability to safely eat and drink.

The length of rehabilitation therapy depends on your condition, goals and progress. Some patients need only a few weeks of therapy, while others may benefit from longer-term care. Your therapist will regularly evaluate your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.

Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan and the type of therapy you need. Some plans allow direct access to rehabilitation therapy, while others require a referral from a physician. Our therapy team at (209) 564-5000 can help answer referral questions and assist with scheduling your appointment.

Most major health insurance plans cover rehabilitation therapy services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. Coverage details may vary based on your plan, diagnosis and whether you receive inpatient or outpatient services. Our staff at (209) 564-5000 can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your first visit.