Other Services

Case Management

This department is comprised of nurses and social workers who collaborate with other health care providers in ensuring that services which best meet the needs of each patient are timely and available. Staff assists patients and families in exploring options for follow-up care post-hospitalization, including short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term placements. In addition, the department is a resource to the community for information on support groups, health care proxies, and many other health related services. For more information, please call 508-236-7680.

International Travel Medicine

Occupational Health Service (OHS) provides for individualized, destination-specific travel appointments. Appointments are tailored to the individual and take into consideration patients' health status, past vaccination history, travel destination, and length of stay. Detailed educational materials are also provided, and corporate accounts can be arranged for persons traveling abroad for business.

Laboratory

Accredited by the College of American Pathologists, the Laboratory is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. A multitude of testing capabilities include blood chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion services and cytology. For more information, please call 508-236-7800.

Medical Library

Sturdy Memorial Hospital's Medical Library is available to staff, patients, and visitors on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am - 4pm. For more information, please call 508-236-7920.

Medical Records

The Medical Records Department is available to provide information from patients' medical records from 9am - 4pm, Monday through Friday. Copies of birth certificates may be obtained from Attleboro City Hall. For more information, please call 508-236-8300.

Nutritional Counseling

Registered Dietitians help people to make wise food choices to meet their health needs. A plan tailored to each patient's requirements, preferences and lifestyle is provided. Inpatient and outpatient services are available. Call 508-236-8039.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists work with patients of all ages to facilitate or improve the level of function that will encourage independence. Orthopedic injuries, neurological illnesses, and general medical conditions are examples of conditions treated by an occupational therapist. Evaluation and treatment are provided upon referral by a physician. For more information, please call 508-236-7380.

Pain Clinic

An outpatient program designed to minimize or eliminate your pain and enable you to resume daily activities. For more information, please call 508-236-8333.

Parkinson's Program

The program includes exercise training dedicated to those with Parkinson's disease. Exercises are designed to improve balance and flexibility, as well as increase strength and energy. Our friendly environment also provides emotional support. For more information, please call 508-236-7390.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists work with people of all ages who have musculo-skeletal, orthopedic, and neurological disorders to improve function and decrease discomfort. Evaluation and treatment programs are provided upon referral from a physician. For more information, please call 508-236-7380.

A "Sturdy Spine": This program for patients with neck and/or back pain, run by Sturdy Memorial's Physical Therapy Department, combines targeted stretching and exercise with individual assessment and goal setting to decrease pain and improve function. To learn more, call Physical Therapy at 508-236-7380.

Speech Therapy

Certified Speech-Language Pathologists provide a full range of therapy services to patients of all ages. We treat individuals with swallowing difficulties, including the inability to complete Modified Barium Swallowing Studies. Speech therapy is available for communication concerns incurred by stroke, neurological problems, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and infectious diseases. For more information, please call 508-236-8836.

Sturdy Plus Services

Sturdy Plus is designed to make highly specialized medical advice, diagnoses and treatment available directly and conveniently to members of our communities. Services include allergy, neurosurgery, and infectious diseases. For more information, please call 508-236-7098.

TBChestClinic

Sturdy Memorial Hospital operates a state-sponsored free TB Chest Clinic, providing diagnostic and treatment services to Massachusetts residents who are:

Diagnosed/ suspected of having TB disease
Diagnosed/ suspected of having latent TB infection
In contact with persons with active TB disease
In need of treatment for old TB disease

Services do not include routine or initial TB skin testing. The clinic is located in Occupational Health services and is open the first Tuesday of every month from 5pm - 7pm. Appointments are by referral from primary care physician or health department only. Please call 508-236-7511 with any questions.

Wellness Program

Prevention is the key to achieving and maintaining good health. Our six-week wellness exercise program will improve your physical conditioning through individual exercise prescriptions, clinical supervision, aerobic and strength training, dietary guidance and assistance with smoking cessation. For more information, please call 508-236-7390.