Emergency Services
Emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at Turkey Creek Medical Center provides care to patients when they need it most.
Our highly trained care teams can provide care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke. We provide efficient, prompt and compassionate care.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Trauma Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center is accredited as a Provisional Level III Trauma Center* by the Tennessee Department of Health through the Office of Emergency Medical Services, effective March 16, 2020. Attaining this designation means the hospital has demonstrated it has the resources and capabilities available to provide patients with quicker access to specialized care for serious injuries.
A designated Level III Trauma Center has the ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of acutely injured patients. Elements of a Level III Trauma Center include 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and the prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists; a comprehensive quality assessment program; continued education of the trauma team; and active involvement in injury prevention and community outreach programs.
*Provisional Trauma Center status means that a hospital has been verified to be in compliance with all requirements for the designation level. This is the first step to full designation.
Chest Pain Centers
Turkey Creek Medical Center is equipped to handle cardiac emergencies. Our Chest Pain Centers are highly specialized and devoted to treating patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Stroke Centers
Tennova Healthcare provides a network for emergency stroke care. Our accredited Stroke Centers meet strict national standards that support better outcomes for stroke care, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery.
Turkey Creek Medical Center has earned Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification for the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission.
If you or someone you love is experiencing the signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately and go directly to the emergency room.