Emergency Department Services
Emergency Department Services
Emergency Care When Every Minute Matters
When an unexpected illness or injury occurs, the Emergency Department at Ballinger Memorial Hospital is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.As a Level IV Trauma Center, Ballinger Memorial Hospital plays an important role in the regional trauma system. Our Emergency Department is prepared to provide initial evaluation, stabilization and treatment of trauma patients.
When a patient requires specialized or higher-level treatment beyond the services available at BMHD, our team coordinates transfer to an appropriate facility while continuing to provide necessary care and stabilization.
Emergency Services Close to Home
Having access to emergency care is especially important in a rural community, where traveling long distances for treatment can mean valuable time lost. Our Emergency Department provides 24/7 access to experienced medical professionals and essential hospital resources right here in Ballinger.With an on-site laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, our providers can quickly evaluate patients, make informed decisions and begin appropriate treatment when every minute matters.
One Healthcare System Working Together
Our Emergency Department works closely with Ballinger Memorial Hospital District EMS, Laboratory, Radiology and other departments to provide coordinated care from the moment a patient arrives.From an ambulance arriving at our doors to a patient walking into the Emergency Department, our goal is the same: provide timely, compassionate and high-quality emergency care close to home.