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Hear what our patients and visitors are saying about Capital Region Medical Center:

o All the nursing staff and other employees were very friendly!
o All the staff was extremely courteous and helpful during my stay.  I really couldn't ask for any better from the nurses and physicians down to housekeeping.  You have a great staff in the obstetrics unit!
o Emergency room staff was great and nice, understanding, made me feel like they truly cared and wanted to help!
o Admission process was very quick.  Staff was very nice.
o The lady who cleaned our room was very friendly and helpful.  She not only cleaned the room but offered to get me anything that I needed. 
o The private room was very comfortable and clean which I believe contributed to my quick recovery.
o Food was excellent - better than some restaurants I have eaten in!
o Nursing staff was excellent. I could not have asked for better folks to care for me!
o The nurses were all very friendly and concerned about my needs.
o Nurses and doctors kept my wife and family informed at all times.
o I cannot express how GOOD my nurses were!  You need to pat them on the back!  Excellence and professional - that's how I would describe them all!
o The nursing staff gave 110% both in ICU and on the surgical floor.
o Absolutely outstanding!  I was surprised as to how good they were, not only professionally but also in bedside manner. 
o Everyone I came into contact with was very knowledgeable and helpful.  I never had to use my call button/light.
o Best hospital experience that I have ever had overall!
o I have been a patient at CRMC numerous times and the nurses have always been very professional and compassionate.  Excellent staff on all floors that I have been on.
o I have nothing but praise for all my nurses & aides. They were fantastic.  Very pleasant and always willing to do what I needed.
o My daughter is a nurse manager at a large Kansas City hospital and was there for my entire stay at Capital Region.  She was very impressed with the staff and hospital.
o Very caring people!
o Best treatment I ever got in a hospital.
o I was so impressed!
o Many great, caring and concerned physicians!
o My doctor was very friendly and explained the procedure very well.
o EXCELLENT speed of discharge!  I was amazed that the paperwork was done before we were even packed!
o Under the circumstances, my stay at CRMC was outstanding!  You have a great caring staff who were competent and professional.
o Experience was excellent!  I have stayed at other hospitals and the care at CRMC was much better!
o I will use CRMC for all my family's medical needs!
o Your hospital is spotless!
o Capital Region "wow's" their patients!  It's easy to see why you won the Missouri Quality Award! 
o We always recommend Capital Region!
o Capital Region is much cleaner, staff is more courteous, more interdisciplinary medical care - all in all, the best hospital in Jefferson City!
o Capital Region is MY choice!
o Not only did staff do a wonderful job caring for my husband but also showed concern for me and my family. I felt good enough to go home at night knowing he was in good hands!
o Our granddaughter is in her final year of nursing school and had intended to work at another hospital.  After our experience she hopes to work at CRMC when she graduates!

Capital Region Managed Care Plans
Advantra (GHP Medicare Advantage HMO)
Aetna
Allied Benefit Systems (Regal Beloit dba Fasco)
Blue Choice HMO
Blue Cross PPO
Blue Cross (indemnity)
Cigna PPO/GPPO
Comp Care of the Ozarks PPO (work comp)
CompResults LLC, PPO (work comp)
Correctional Medical Services
Coventry of KS PPO
First Health PPO
GHP PPO
Great-West Healthcare of KS/MO, Inc. (prev. One Health Plan)  
Health Assurance PPO
Healthcare, USA
HealthLink HMO/PPO
Matrix (work comp) PPO
MCC Behavioral Health (Cigna)
Mercy Health Plans HMO/POS
Missouri Care HMO (managed Medicaid)
Multi Plan PPO
New Directions Behavioral Health
Preferred Health Network PPO (a PPO Next Co.)
United Behavioral Health
United Health Care Choice/Choice Plus/Metrahealth PPO
Unity Health Network (behavioral health)
Value Options (behavioral health, EAP)

Alternatives to pain medicine you might want to try:

NOTE—If you have any problems with sensation you should not use heat or cold therapy. Please consult your doctor.

Cold packs - Cold therapy can help ease pain for an acute injury, or from painful areas which feel warm to the touch and may be swollen. The easiest way to make a cold pack at home is use a bag of frozen vegetables.
First place a wet washcloth over the area that is inflamed or hurts. Then place a bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn) and mold it around the area. Place a dry towel over the cold pack and leave in place for 15 minutes.
Another way to make an ice pack is to fill a plastic ziploc bag with one part alcohol and three parts water. Leave the baggy in the freezer until it becomes slushy. Use the baggy in the same manner as the frozen vegetable technique.

Heat packs - Heat therapy can be used to decrease chronic pain or to relax muscles which are tight and aching. Many people find heat comforting and use heat to relieve many types of pain. Use a heating pad on the area that hurts.

Relaxation - Relaxation is a good way to help relieve stress.
1. Sit quietly in a comfortable position.
2. Close your eyes
3. Deeply relax all your muscles, beginning at your feet and progressing up to your face. Keep them relaxed.
4. Breathe through your nose. Become aware of your breathing. As you breathe out, say the word “one” silently to yourself. For example, breathe IN...Out...“ONE”, IN...Out...“ONE”, etc. Breathe easily and naturally.
5. Do not worry about whether you are able to get a deep level of relaxation. Maintain a calm outlook and allow relaxation to occur at its own pace. When distracting thoughts occur, try to ignore them by not dwelling upon them and return to repeating "ONE".

Keeping your pain under control is important to your well being. It will help you eat better, sleep better, and move around more easily and visit with your family and friends.
To help speed your recovery, we will ask you to tell us how severe your pain is by using the pain scale to report your pain.
It is important to keep your pain out of the moderate to severe range, 4 and above, so do not wait until the pain is severe before you ask for medicine.
Staff will routinely ask about your pain.
The nurses have been asked to give pain medicine as soon as possible after your request.
Please tell your doctor or nurse if the medicine doesn't help your pain. Also, tell someone if you are having side effects.
Pain medications are safe and effective when taken with supervision. People rarely get addicted when taken as the doctor prescribed.
Medication may be prescribed by your doctor that can help relieve any side effects.
Pain or discomfort may be worse after surgery, certain activity and during the healing process.
Taking pain medication prior to walking or exercising with physical therapy can make you more comfortable and better able to participate. This may help speed your recovery.