In our world, “Local” also refers to how we keep our patients comfortable. Whenever possible, we prefer performing minor procedures using sedation and local anesthesia rather than full general anesthesia.

What does that look like?

• A relaxing “nap” medication.
• A numbing agent for the site.
• Plenty of hugs from our team while we work.

Sweet Ruth snored her way through her skin biopsy and stitches today, then spent her recovery tucked safely in her favorite blankie.