Advanced Technology, Innovations & 'Firsts'
Advanced technology and innovation are strong indicators of quality and excellence. They can go a long way toward setting a healthcare provider apart from its peers. Advances are important because introducing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical techniques and new computerized work processes play a significant role in improving patient outcomes. Sacred Heart Hospital believes innovation, advanced technology and quality attract highly skilled professionals in order to serve you better. This synergy of technology and the best and brightest provides you with comprehensive services for excellent care close to home.
Recent 'Firsts'
A few of our recent pioneering ‘firsts’ include:
1. Launched in August 2007, Sacred Heart is the first hospital in the region to offer advanced on-site PCR laboratory tests to detect the DNA of MRSA. The rapid test protects patients by identifying MRSA so that special procedures can prevent infection and transmission. PCR stands for “polymerase chain reaction,” a technique for isolating, replicating and amplifying a fragment of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) DNA. Until recently, this advanced molecular and biochemical technology was only available in research laboratories.
2. Beginning in December 2006 and early 2007, da Vinci® robotic surgical prostatectomies and hysterectomies were performed at Sacred Heart Hospital, the first of their kind in the region. da Vinci® incorporates the latest minimally invasive advances in robotic assisted technology for faster patient recoveries and better outcomes. View a video of the da Vinci® Surgical System.
3. Our Center for Imaging, a recent $25 million investment in technology and facilities, provides you with the largest and most comprehensive radiology facility between Minneapolis and Madison.
4. Sacred Heart Hospital is the only hospital in the region to perform a highly advanced stroke treatment called intra-arterial thrombolysis, a procedure that directly attacks blood clots in the brain.
5. A new 3.0 Tesla MRI is the most powerful clinical magnet in the industry and the only instrument in the region.
6. With the introduction of Infinity HealthCare physicians in our Emergency Medical & Trauma Center in May 2007, Sacred Heart Hospital now has the ONLY all board certified/eligible emergency department staff between Madison and Minneapolis.
7. Sacred Heart Hospital brought the first CT scanner and the first MRI to northern Wisconsin.
Medical Breakthroughs
At Sacred Heart Hospital, you can trust us to continually invest in state-of-the-art technology to consistently bring the latest in medical breakthroughs to the region. We are proud to offer many new and innovative treatment options that continue to provide our patients with improved outcomes and a better quality of life. From robotic-assisted surgery, new minimally invasive techniques, to advanced wireless monitoring, you can trust us to bring hope to our region.