5 Kids Sports Injuries You May Not Notice
Sports are a great activity for kids to get involved in! But like many activities at younger ages, sports can be the cause of injuries that affect their growth down the road. While some injuries like a broken bone are easy to spot, some are more internal. Do you know how to spot if something […]
5 Signs That You Should Consider A Joint Replacement
Are you struggling with pain, swelling or stiffness of the joints around your knees, hips, shoulders, or hands? If you’ve been dealing with this in the long term, and non-invasive methods such as physical therapy or scheduled rest aren’t working, it may be time to consider a joint replacement procedure. We know the idea of […]
What is Perianesthesia?
Every year, the first week of February is reserved to celebrate and bring awareness to the important jobs done by Perianesthesia nurses. This year it was celebrated from February 3rd through the 9th. So…what is it that Perianesthesia nurses do? Perianesthesia is the care you receive before and after a medical procedure. So to put […]
What Makes Ambulatory Surgery Centers like Surgery Center Cedar Rapids Unique?
When it comes to your healthcare, you have a lot of choices. And we know that can be overwhelming! Just because you’re facing a surgical procedure doesn’t mean you have to go to a hospital. For those in need of an outpatient procedure, there is another choice. At Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, ranked as the […]
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids Named Iowa’s Top Ambulatory Surgery Center
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids is proud to announce that they have been named as Iowa’s #1 Ranked Ambulatory Surgery Center by Newsweek. This is the 5th edition of Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers awards, partnering with global research firm Statista to determine and award the top 650 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) in the U.S. […]
SCCR Introduces Advanced Mako SmartRobotics™ for Orthopedic Surgeries
From Left to right: Rachel Brecht, RN, Tracy Peterson, RN, Cara Schachtlie, CST, Beth Graves, CST, and Omar Akhtar, MD. Are you tired of living in pain? With an increasing demand for total joint replacements, Surgery Center Cedar Rapids is excited to become the only Outpatient Surgery Center in the Cedar Rapids Corridor to offer […]
Gynecological Care & Compassion in Cedar Rapids, IA
We know the idea of gynecological procedures can be intimidating. At Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, all of our gynecology services offer the highest level of privacy and comfort for each patient who comes through our doors. Along with our dependable surgery times and lower costs, our expert doctors use state-of-the-art equipment to perform your procedure […]
A Mask-Free Solution to Sleep Apnea
Struggling with sleep apnea and looking for a solution? Most people assume that bulky CPAP machines are their only option, but at Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, we offer another choice – Inspire® Sleep Apnea Innovation. Inspire is an FDA-approved sleep apnea treatment that targets the root cause of obstructive sleep apnea by working inside the […]
Know Your Options with SCCR
When it comes to your healthcare, you have choices. Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has been the leader for outpatient surgeries in the Cedar Rapid’s area for over 20 years. Thank you for choosing Surgery Center Cedar Rapids. When faced with a surgical procedure, you may be able to enjoy the many benefits of avoiding a […]
SCCR Welcomes A New Executive Director
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has appointed Elly Steffen, FACHE, MHA, MPH as executive director. Steffen was previously chief operating officer for the Eastern Iowa Health Center, chief executive officer for UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital’s Continuing Care Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital’s senior project manager/consultant, and chief operating officer for Waverly Health Center in Waverly, […]
