Winter 2023 5 Should you or your loved ones ever have a serious illness or injury, you can count on Texas Health Huguley’s emergency department for around-the-clock care. Top-notch team The close collaboration among ER providers and other specialists is a real strength of the team, says Steve Hamilton, M.D., a 17-year veteran of the emergency room. “The physicians at [Texas Health] Huguley work well together,” says Dr. Hamilton, Co-Medical Director of the ER. “This allows us to give our patients the best care we can.” The team of board-certified physicians and specially trained nurses can address emergencies from heart attacks to strokes and dislocations to broken bones. Patients can count on exceptional care. Texas Health Huguley has earned: ● Emergency Center of Excellence designation for four straight cycles ● Primary Stroke Center advanced certification ● Chest Pain certification from The Joint Commission Trauma center designation Texas Health Huguley is a Level IV Trauma Center that can stabilize and provide lifesaving support to trauma patients before transferring them to a Signs it might be time to call 911 include: ● Chest pain ● Deep wounds ● Trouble breathing ● Stroke-like symptoms, which come on suddenly and may include unexplained headache; dizziness; blurry vision; or weakness in the face, arms or legs Is it an emergency? Readily available around the clock State-of-the-art care, service from the heart higher level of care if needed. The hospital is taking steps to transition to a Level III Trauma Center, which will provide even more advanced trauma care. Service excellence While the care is state-of-the-art, the service is from the heart, notes Barbra Jarmon, RN, M.S.N., Administrative Director of Nursing. “We live by our mission statement of extending the healing ministry of Christ to our patients,” she says. “We have a passion for our patients and treat them like those we love the most.” The emergency department rose to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to grow rapidly with the region. A new patient tower, opening in January, will increase the size of the current ER and provide a better experience for patients. “We’ve seen more and more people within our community trusting us to provide their care,” Dr. Hamilton says. “That’s what we want to do. We are here to serve our community.” Know what to expect Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/ED. Texas Health Huguley’s Emergency Department Medical Staff
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