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The Highland Procedures Center offers endoscopy, pain management, and blood transfusion services in one convenient location.

Convenient Parking Is Available In The North Lot

The Procedures Center is located in the North Building on Level 2 of Highland Hospital. Patients and visitors are advised to park in the North Lot off of Mount Vernon Avenue.

Enter the hospital through the North entrance and turn left. Take the elevator to Level 2. When you exit the elevator, signs will direct you to the Highland Procedures Center.

From the West

• Take I-490 East to I-390 South.
• I-390 South to Exit 16 (East Henrietta Road).
• Left on East Henrietta Road.
• 0.5 miles to fork; bear right on South Avenue.
• 1.5 miles to Highland Hospital, on your right.
• Continue past the hospital’s main entrance and turn right on Rockingham Street.
• Drive one block to Mount Vernon Avenue.
• Turn right on Mount Vernon; the entrance to the North parking lot will be on your right.

From the East

• Take I-490 West
• Take Exit 17 (Goodman Street )
• Turn left on Goodman Street
• 0.5 miles turn right on Rockingham Street
• Turn left on Mount Vernon Avenue; the entrance to the North parking lot will be on your right.

From the South

• Take I-390 North to Exit 16 (East Henrietta Road).
• Right on East Henrietta road.
• 0.5 miles to fork; bear right on South Avenue.
• 1.5 miles to Highland Hospital on your right.
• Continue past the hospital’s main entrance and turn right on Rockingham Street.
• Drive one block to Mount Vernon Avenue.
• Turn right on Mount Vernon; the entrance to the North parking lot will be on your right.

Endoscopy Procedures

• Bronchoscopy
• Cardioversion
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Gastroscopy
• Paracentesis
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Blood Transfusions

Endoscopy Procedures

Plan Ahead

• Notify your doctor of any change in your medical conditions, or if you develop an illness or fever.
• Confirm which medications you should take the day of your procedure. Medications such as blood thinners, aspirin, or medication containing aspirin may need to be stopped temporarily.
• Follow any dietary instructions provided by your physician. Most procedures require that you have nothing to eat or drink after midnight on the day of your procedure.
• Complete the necessary forms (see below) and have them ready to bring with you.
• Arrange to have someone who drive you to and from the hospital. Make sure your driver knows how to get to Highland Hospital and parks in the North Lot.
• Plan to wear comfortable clothing that can be stored easily.
• If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring a container to store them safely.
• Leave all valuables at home, including credit cards and large sums of money.

What to Expect

• When you arrive in the Highland Endoscopy Center, check-in at the reception desk. A nurse will verify your personal information and provide you with all necessary information about your procedure.
• You may be asked to wait in the waiting area until it is time for your procedure to begin. We will make every attempt to keep you informed regarding your procedure time, but sometimes delays are unavoidable. It is a good idea to bring a magazine or book to read.
• When it is time for your procedure, a nurse will call you into the preparation area to get you ready and answer any questions you have. You will be asked to change into a patient gown. Blood work may be done, depending on your procedure. A nurse will be with you throughout the procedure.
• Visitors can wait in the waiting area while you have your procedure.

After Your Procedure Is Completed

• You will be transferred to the recovery area, and your visitors will be welcome to join you. Recovery time depends on the type of procedure you had.
• Before you are discharged, you will be given written instructions to take home with you.
• With your permission, we may follow up with a phone call in the days following your procedure to see if you have any remaining questions or concerns.

Blood Transfusions

Blood transfusions services at the Highland Procedures Center are by referral only and must be scheduled through a physicians office. Most transfusions can be scheduled within 1 to 2 business days of the request. Emergency transfusions are referred to the Emergency Department.