The Desimone Levee on the Green River failed and is under repair. The hospital is above the flood zone and currently in no danger of flooding. We evacuated our Time Square and Kent Station Clinics and our Lind Avenue locations. Several locations are experiencing staffing issues due to severe traffic impacts. Impacted patients are being contacted to reschedule appointments. Please be safe, do not drive or walk through standing water, and call 9-1-1 if you need emergency evacuation assistance.
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Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is a sensitive, accurate, portable, and safe examination that yields clinically useful information relative to swallowing physiology and swallowing safety. Referring providers may review this referral guidelines document to learn:
- What FEES is and what the exam includes
- Considerations of referring patients for FEES vs. Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS)
- How to refer patients for a study