New emergency department opens in Valparaiso

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The St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department is now open for patients seeking emergency care at St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center.

“Due to tremendous support and growth at our Valparaiso facility, we are expanding our services at this location to serve our community,” said Janice Ryba, St. Mary Medical Center CEO, in a press release. “This expansion demonstrates Powers Health’s continued commitment to offer convenient, high-quality care with advanced technology and services.”

In late November, community members and Powers Health leadership participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the ribbon cutting, attendees toured the emergency department.

The 8,000-square-foot emergency department includes:

  • 11 total patient care rooms, including two trauma rooms
  • Treatment rooms equipped with critical care monitoring equipment
  • Two triage rooms to allow immediate assessment
  • Ambulance bay with direct access to patient rooms
  • Dedicated EMS entry and work area
  • Digital X-ray room located in the emergency department
  • Direct access to advanced imaging services such as CT, MRI and ultrasound
  • Laboratory services
  • Dedicated hazardous materials decontamination room

Patients requiring hospital admission may be transported to St. Mary Medical Center.

Powers Health is comprised of Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center. It was formerly known as Community Healthcare System.

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