Anti-Coagulation Pain Management Wound Healing Hospital services Sleep Center Infusion Therapy Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation For a complete list of GCMH services, visit gcmh.link/services. Chronic pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life, making effective pain management essential. The GCMH Pain Management Clinic offers comprehensive care tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Providers Rich Jacobson, DNP, CRNA, and Keith Barnhill, PhD, CRNA, ARNP, from Heartland Pain Management, see patients six days each month at GCMH to help them navigate their pain management journeys. Their compassionate approach ensures that each patient receives personalized treatment aimed at improving functionality and enhancing overall well-being. Pain management is not a one-sizefits-all approach. That’s why the providers take the time to thoroughly assess each individual’s condition and needs. A range of treatments is available to ease chronic symptoms, including: ● Neck pain ● Back pain ● Joint pain ● Sympathetic nerve pain ● Pain that travels from the neck or back through the arms and/or legs You have options Possible treatments include a variety of different injections, including x-ray-guided joint injections. One specific pain relief system is Iovera®, which is available for patients before undergoing knee replacement surgery, aiding in the recovery and pain mitigation after the surgery. Pain management can also involve interventions such as physical therapy and medications. The goal is to find alternatives for acute narcotics by implementing more conservative treatments, such as injections and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Chronic pain can be the result of certain conditions, such as radiculopathy (a pinched nerve) or degenerative disk disease, or an injury or other chronic condition. Most patients are seen three to five times over a period of two to three months, depending on the treatment plan designed for them. If you or a loved one is struggling with chronic pain, don’t hesitate to reach out. The GCMH Pain Management Clinic is here to help you find relief and reclaim your life. For more information about our services, call the GCMH Pain Management Clinic nurse at 319-824-4140. Keith Barnhill, PhD, CRNA, ARNP Rich Jacobson, DNP, CRNA Join our team! Finding relief from pain Pain Management Clinic at GCMH now offers expanded access Featured SERVICE A nurse in the Pain Management Clinic talks with a patient about his symptoms and possible treatments. Physical Therapy Diabetes Education 5
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