A blood test that measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood as well as your blood’s PH balance that impacts your respiratory and circulatory system as well as metabolic processes.

(48 Hours, 7 Day, 14 Day) ordered by your provider for continuous ECG monitoring and diagnostic accuracy for irregular heart rhythm analysis. The Bardy patch is a lightweight, extended-wear cardiac patch that offers comfort and convenience to patients, allowing them to be monitored while continuing their daily activities. Patients can shower while wearing the device.

(Based on your individual mobility needs) to evaluate the cardiovascular system’s response to external stress within a controlled environment. Stress can be induced through physical exercise or intravenous pharmacological stimulation of the heart.

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a quick test to check the heartbeat. It records the electrical signals in the heart. Test results can help diagnose heart attacks and irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias.

At FCH, no appointment is needed for patients with an order for an EKG from their health care provider.

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) for COPD, asthma, and evaluation of other respiratory diseases is performed with state-of-the-art equipment that meets all the American Thoracic Society standards. We also comply with industry safety regulations and guidelines for all respiratory illnesses. Complete PFT’s at Forks Community Hospital are performed on a desktop device as you breathe normally and sit comfortably in chair. We can comfortably test patients and provide accurate, clinically proven results. Talk to your primary care provider today about a complete PFT at Forks Community Hospital.

Developed by the American Thoracic Society, the 6-minute walk test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. The test evaluates the functional capacity of the individual and provides valuable information during physical activity.