Emergency Department
Grove City Medical Center’s Emergency Department provides a vital service to the citizens of Grove City and other surrounding communities. For those patients needing immediate medical attention, the department is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and no one is turned away based on their inability to pay for services.
Patients in the Emergency Department are evaluated and treated by experienced Emergency Department nursing staff and physicians. Special training in Advanced Cardiac and Pediatric Life Support, trauma and other medical emergencies is required for the ED staff. The Emergency Department is specially equipped to accommodate patients of all ages and sizes.
Dr. Matthew Glenn is the Medical Director for the Emergency Department.
In some cases, the complexity of a patient's injuries or medical history warrants higher level services than can be delivered through our Emergency Department. In such instances, patients with certain cardiac conditions, severe trauma, burns, psychiatric or pediatric illnesses may be transferred to other facilities for advanced treatment.
Emergency Department Care Includes:
The following list represents services that we offer through our Emergency Department, as needed, based on each patient's condition.
- A complete medical exam will be performed by an experienced Emergency Physician. This includes all testing and on-call services, within the capability of United Community Hospital, as deemed necessary to determine if an emergency medical condition exists. If an emergency medical condition is found, all available resources will be utilized for treatment or stabilization, as needed.
- A complete nursing assessment, which includes problem-focused and complete body systems review and screening for abuse, addictions, nutrition or functional risk, vaccinations and chronic problems of a psychological, social or medical nature.
- Confidential patient treatment and records of care. You have the additional option to request complete privacy status, where name and location within the hospital are held in strict confidence.
- Diagnostic and support services are available and accessed when necessary, including cardiology, laboratory, respiratory, radiology, dietary, physical therapy and social services.
- Referrals for specialty services and community support agencies.
- Transfers to hospitals with a higher level of service when appropriate to best meet the patient’s needs.
- Written discharge instructions with follow-up plans and referral phone numbers.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our Emergency Department services. Please contact the Emergency Department Director at 724-450-7173 for more information,