At Brookville Hospital, we’re here to help you with all of your emergency healthcare needs. Whether you experience a minor laceration, fracture, severe injury, or chest pain, Brookville Hospital is here to attend to your needs.

Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, our experienced emergency physicians and staff will provide you with the treatment and care that you need.

The Brookville Hospital emergency department is staffed by full-time emergency medicine physicians, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency medicine doctors use advanced technology to diagnose and treat your medical emergency. Our ER physicians also work with your doctor and other specialists to get you the best possible care.

In a rural community it is vitally important to have quick access to emergency medical services. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Every year our Emergency Department sees approximately 10,000 patients.

Tests Provided:

All

Medical Director:

Dr. Russell Cameron

Location in Hospital:

Second floor—access to Emergency Room back of hospital

What to Bring:

Health insurance cards, driver’s license, list of medications

Manager and Phone:

Amy Powell RN, (814) 849-1407

Emergency Department Services

Because of our commitment to the health of the community, no patient is ever turned away from the Emergency Department for any reason. Patients of all ages, including infants and children, with all types of injuries and illnesses are treated.

The Emergency Department provides an environment where professional nurses and physicians can diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for the patient who needs treatment. The care rendered ranges from non-emergency, non-urgent needs to life-threatening complications from medical or traumatic origin. Your treatment will also include patient safety, education and discharge planning.

For the most serious injuries and illnesses that require transfer to a major medical center or specialty hospital, an Advanced Life Support ambulance and helicopter are readily available.

Ancillary services such as radiology, cardiopulmonary and lab are available as needed around the clock to aid the physician in diagnosing and treating your condition. The Emergency Department is equipped with state-of-the-art heart monitoring and airway equipment.

Caring for the Community

Medical emergencies develop unexpectedly. Not only are they confusing and stressful, but they demand immediate attention.

Upon arrival you will be taken directly back to an available exam room where a nurse will evaluate you to determine if there are any immediate needs or life-threatening conditions. If a room is not available immediately, a nurse will triage you shortly to determine the extent of your illness or injury. Registration staff will come to the exam room to obtain the necessary information. Shortly after arrival, you will be seen by a physician.

The Emergency Department cares for patients facing life-threatening situations every day and it is an honor to be trusted with the care of your family.

Physicians

An experienced emergency physician is on duty 24 hours a day. The physicians are trained in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

A close relationship between Emergency Department staff and local physicians, including primary care physicians, provides excellent communication and collaboration regarding patient care.

Staff

The Emergency Department is staffed by experienced professional nurses around the clock who are certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Life Support. In addition registration staff is available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Facility

The Emergency Department is an eight-bed facility. State-of-the-art equipment is available to treat life-threatening emergencies and to stabilize a patient before transfer if needed.

Accreditation

The Emergency Department meets all of the requirements as specified by the Department of Health.

The Emergency Department is a Pennsylvania Department of Health approved medical command facility and provides medical coordination and direction for treatment through high-tech communications with the area’s pre-hospital EMS providers.