Emergency Medicine
Emergency medicine is a medical specialty in which a physician receives practical training to care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries which require immediate medical attention. While not usually providing long-term or continuing care, emergency medicine physicians diagnose a variety of illnesses and undertake acute interventions to stabilize the patient. At Grandview, the Emergency Department is staffed with emergency medical professionals and is available 24-hours every day. Emergency medicine should not be substituted for general practice. By law, emergency departments may not be able to treat non-emergent medical issues.
Emergency Services
No one plans to visit the emergency department. It just happens, usually when you least expect it. Grandview Medical Center is a Level 3 Trauma Center with state-of-the-art patient care for acute illnesses and chronic diseases to communities in Marion and surrounding counties, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rapid transport of patients via helicopter is available, should the need arise.
Our ER houses 12 private treatment rooms, a pediatric waiting room, and specially designed pediatric exam room. Additionally, custom-designed OB/GYN exam rooms allow maximum privacy. A separate bereavement room allows privacy for families. Grandview is also prepared to manage potential industrial accidents with a large decontamination room for treating chemical exposure.
At Grandview Medical Center we know your time is valuable. Not only do you want great care when coming to an ER but you also want to get in and out as quickly as possible. Our team of trained physicians, nurses and technicians are able to provide fast, quality care. They will listen to you, examine you carefully, and prescribe a treatment plan that you will understand.
At our emergency department, we are committed to providing quality service by meeting the needs of our patients and their families with courtesy and respect. Your emergency experience at Grandview Medical Center should be one of care, concern and attention to your emotional and physical needs. It is our goal not only to meet our patients’ needs, but also to exceed the expectations of the people in the community we serve.
Whether you have a minor injury/illness or a life threatening event, Grandview Medical Center’s ER is equipped, ready, and able to meet the needs of your next emergency.