Emergency Room (ER)
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| We are the highest level Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Neurosciences Center and Medical Rehabilitation Center. Each year, our experienced Trauma Center staff treats more than 3,100 patients. An average of 1,500 patients also receive neurosurgery and medical rehabilitation services here. Plus, our Stroke Center has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, which serves as the gold standard for measuring excellence in national care. Our interdisciplinary stroke team, specially-trained in the latest methods of stroke care, offers a 24/7 rapid response process for incoming stroke patients and includes physician specialists in emergency medicine, neurology and radiology, as well as nurses, clinical pharmacists, acute care therapists, case managers and social workers. |
| Specialty: |
Emergency services and level I trauma |
| Capacity: |
16 beds and a fast flow area |
| Staff: |
Registered nurses, trauma nurse clinicians, nurse externs, nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, ED physician, PA, nurse practitioner |
| Care focus: |
Skillful management of all types of major emergency presentations, while maintaining professional responsibility and accountability |
| Patient type: |
Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, renal emergencies; special focus on trauma |
| Phone: |
(304) 388-7498 |
Hours:
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24 hours |
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