Laboratory
Twenty-four hour on-call coverage is provided for the hospital, emergency room, and nursing home, as well as for the clinic and outpatients by experienced medical technologists and technicians. Tests performed by the lab department are many and varied, including patient testing in chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, transfusion services, and EKGs, plus a host of other miscellaneous tests. Lab personnel perform drug screens for the Department of Transportation (DOT) and pre-employment screens for area businesses. They also perform DOT evidential breath tests and are state certified to perform water testing for coliform bacteria.

Monitored Bed Unit
Perham Memorial Hospital provides a monitored bed unit for patients suspected of having a heart attack or other heart related diagnosis, in addition to other conditions that require close observation. The nurses that work in the monitored bed unit have cardiac care experience, as well as certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Occupational Therapy
The goal of occupational therapy is to assist individuals in achieving an independent and productive lifestyle following illness, injury, physiological, or developmental disability. Services are provided to acute, sub-acute, outpatient, geriatric, and home care clients. A physician's referral is required.

In collaboration with the Perham VFW Club, Perham Van Transportation also provides free rides to and from the Perham Senior Citizen Center for people who cannot afford the standard fare.

To schedule a ride on the van transportation, please contact Perham Memorial Hospital at 346-4500.