The Emergency Department is staffed around the clock every day with providers experienced in emergency medical care. Using the most advanced methods, the department provides even more medical staff during peak volume. Additionally, specialists are on-call and close to the hospital for when you need their services.
We understand that when a medical emergency arises, you seek expert care as fast as possible. The accredited Emergency Department of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is devoted to providing emergency health services to patients of all ages and providing immediate access to advanced diagnostic services and life saving care 24/7.
- Board Certified Physicians & Specialized Nurses
- Triage Facilities
- Joint Commission accredited Stroke Center
- American Heart and Society of Chest Pain Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Fast Track for Minor Emergencies
- Fully Staffed 24/7 Plus On-Call Specialists
Expanded in 2014, the Emergency Department includes more technologies, privacy, comfort and treatment areas. The entire department was redesigned with greater flexibility for future emergency medical needs for the individual and the community.
- 60 Exam & Treatment Rooms
- Designated Lab Collection Center
- Dedicated Area for EKG
- ER Dedicated CT Suite
- Infectious Protocol Room
- Multiple Waiting Rooms
- Enhanced Privacy Procedures
- Separate EMS Entrances
- Heli-pad Adjacent
The Emergency Department at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is the only location for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) in the region.
Expanded in 2014, the Emergency Department includes more technologies, privacy, comfort and treatment areas. The entire department was redesigned with greater flexibility for future emergency medical needs for the individual and the community.
Parking
There is limited Emergency Department parking available outside the Emergency Department Entrance. Please relocate your vehicle when the time is appropriate as to make the space available to for others with emergency medical needs.
Free parking is available for all patients and visitors at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. You are encouraged to park in Garage 1, which is located at 745 W. Forest Avenue (at the corner of Summar Drive and West Forest Avenue).
Fully staffed 24/7. In case of emergency, call 911. Emergency Department Phone for Jackson Madison County: 731-541-5000. Emergency Department Phone for Humboldt Urgent Care: 731-541-5000.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against
any person on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, Limited
English Proficiency or sex, including discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation,
sex stereotyping or pregnancy in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and
benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by WTH directly or through a
contractor or any other entity with which WTH arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
For further information about this policy, contact Amy Garner (731) 541-9914.
