4 TexasHealthHuguley.org Choose Huguley in an emergency Expert team stands ready When you have a medical emergency, you can feel confident asking the ambulance to take you to the emergency department (ED) at Texas Health Huguley Hospital. For the fourth year in a row, Texas Health Huguley has earned an Emergency Center of Excellence designation by Emergency Excellence. Here are seven more of the many reasons to choose the Huguley ED. The nurses, board-certified doctors and other staff members treat nearly all types of emergencies 24/7. From broken bones to lifethreatening issues, the ED team is here for you. “Our department invests in staying on the cutting edge of training for time-sensitive problems like trauma, chest pain and stroke,” says Dennis Haslam, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Texas Health Huguley. “We also seek continuous growth in areas such as communication and compassionate care.” Heart attack treatment. We are an accredited chest pain center by The Joint Commission. Our teams recognize and treat heart attacks quickly in our cardiac catheterization lab. Stroke treatment. Texas Health Huguley is designated a Primary Stroke Center with Advanced Certification from The Joint Commission. The team quickly diagnoses strokes and gives clot-busting medicines that can often reverse a stroke in eligible patients. Trauma care. We are a Level IV Trauma Center pursuing a higher, Level III designation. A trauma surgeon is available 24/7 to provide care. Extensive expertise. You will have access to a robust array of specialists if you ever need to stay in the hospital. These include experts in surgery, digestive care, kidney care and much more. A brand-new emergency department. Our expanded ED serves patients better than ever. The new ED opened in January with more space and privacy, among many other enhancements. “We’re excited for our patients,” Dr. Haslam says. “This new space offers a better experience for them.” A culture of compassion. The team cares for others like those they love the most. Not only is the emergency team qualified and capable, but they value compassion, which can have positive impacts on care, Dr. Haslam notes. “We have leadership on both the nursing and physician side that allows for a great culture of taking care of people,” he says. “As an ER nurse, I never forget that I may be caring for patients on one of their worst days,” adds Jennifer Blackmon, RN, also a member of Texas Health Huguley Hospital’s emergency team. “They may be frightened, anxious and in pain. We try to make their day better and get them on their way to feeling whole again. Working as a nurse has always been my passion, and I am honored our community has entrusted us with their care.” When every second counts, you can count on us Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/ED to learn more about emergency care.
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