Clinical laboratory tests are utilized for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment monitoring and prevention of disease. The Elmore Community Hospital and Lake Martin Community Hospital labs offer a number of tests including hematology, immunology, transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, toxicology and cytogenetics. Whether you are staying at one of our hospitals or just need lab tests done, let our experienced staff take care of all your testing needs.

Palliative Care is a service now offered by Ivy Creek Healthcare to improve the quality of life for those dealing with a serious illnesses and increase quality of life. Palliative Care can be provided along with curative treatment or as the main goal of care.

Elmore Community Hospital has a State of the Art Surgery Unit which is home to the latest in surgical technology, as well as a recently renovated surgical wing, making high quality local care more convenient for our community. With a focus on safety, quality, and patient – centered care. Our Perioperative Services Department offers a variety of outpatient services. Specialties include ear, nose and throat surgery, general surgery, urology, endoscopy, ophthalmology (eye surgery), sports medicine, and podiatry. Our dedicated staff and physicians are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate patient care, allowing patients to return home as soon as possible where they can comfortably rest and heal.

Ivy Creek Detox is an inpatient medical detoxification program located within Elmore Community Hospital. Acute treatment of withdrawal symptoms is provided to begin the process of sober living. The staff is caring, competent, and eager to assist each patient with treatment. Persons age 18 and over with alcohol, opiate, and other prescription drug problems are excepted. The average length of stay is 4 to 5 days. Arranged transportation is available. Admissions are excepted seven days a week. Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances are accepted. We also accept private pay for those without insurance. For more information, call 334–567-4311 ext. 2154.

A lack of sleep can have serious consequences on your health. It can affect your immune system, slow your reflexes, and impair your judgment. If you snore, gasp for air, jerk your legs and arms at night, have trouble falling asleep, have trouble staying awake during the day or wake up frequently at night, you might have a sleeping disorder. Our board certified professional staff will diagnose and treat insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, limb movement disorder, as well as many other sleep disorders. A doctors referral is needed and most insurances are excepted. The center has private updated sleep study rooms that offer a comfortable ‘at home’ like atmosphere. For more information call our Sleep Disorder Center at 334-514-3733.