MARYVILLE, Mo. — Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville is strengthening its commitment to patient care with the expansion of its respiratory therapy team, now featuring two full-time night shift therapists—a move that’s already making a life-saving difference.
Recently, maternity staff at the hospital shared that a newborn in critical condition was able to receive immediate respiratory support during the night thanks to the additional team members. The presence of on-site respiratory therapists eliminated a potentially dangerous delay, allowing for quick intervention and transfer.
“Life-changing,” is how nurses at the hospital described the impact of the around-the-clock respiratory care. The respiratory therapy team provides vital services across multiple departments, including emergency, surgical, maternity, and routine inpatient care.
In addition to immediate bedside care, Mosaic’s pulmonology services help diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system, including:
- Asthma and allergic respiratory diseases
- Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
- Chronic cough and unexplained shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer and respiratory infections such as tuberculosis
- Complex airway stenosis and cystic fibrosis-related conditions
- Smoking cessation and more
Mosaic’s enhanced respiratory care reflects its ongoing dedication to providing timely, expert care for patients of all ages, from newborns in maternity to older adults with chronic lung disease.
You can learn more about the respiratory therapy services at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville on their website.