For all other information, call
(309) 833-4101. Located on the first floor west entrance of MDH.
Regardless of the severity of your condition, MDH's Emergency Services
staff is ready to respond around the clock. Our emergency room is staffed
by board certified physicians and advanced practice providers, through
a partnership with Envision Physician Services, and nurses and medical
technicians trained in advanced life support, pediatric advanced life
support and trauma care.
Our staff has the skills and expertise to treat and stabilize cardiac and
stroke patients. We maintain a partnership with hospitals in all surrounding
areas to assure you or your loved one can be transferred to cardiac cath
centers or to receive thrombolytic intervention for stroke if needed.
Stroke Ready. Additionally, Emergency Services is designated as a Stroke Ready Hospital
by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). This designation requires
education for staff, specific medications and diagnostic imaging at the
ready for accurate and prompt diagnosis.
Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics. MDH Emergency Services is also a designated Emergency Department Approved
for Pediatrics (EDAP) by the IDPH and by the Emergency Medical Services
for Children (EMSC). MDH emergency has been a designated EDAP facility
since the late 1990s. MDH Emergency Services has stringent policies and
procedures in place to assure the staff has the most updated training
and equipment needed for the care of pediatric patients.
Permission to Treat a Minor:
Aside from life threatening situations, state law prohibits hospitals from
treating minor children without first obtaining permission from the child's
parents or legal guardian. This law is designed to protect all parties
involved. By completing the
Authorization to Treat a Minor form, care can be provided without delay.
Sexual Assault Services
MDH provides compassionate care to sexual assault survivors. To learn more,
download a copy of our
Sexual Assault Services flier.
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