Emergency Services
The Emergency Department at Myrtue Medical Center is staffed 24/7 with highly trained professionals specializing in medical emergencies providing our patients with accessible patient and family-centered care.
ER Renovation
Myrtue Medical Center has finalized design schematics to expand and renovate the Emergency Room. The Hospital made announcement earlier this year of its receipt of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $1 million to spearhead the project. The renovation will increase space and improve workflow in the ER with the addition and renovation of patient rooms, staff work areas and public and family gathering areas.
Read more about our expansion here.
Level IV Trauma Center
We are a Level IV Trauma Center serving Shelby County and surrounding communities under the medical direction of Dr. Scott Markham. We maintain close relationships with Level I trauma centers in Omaha, Nebraska. Myrtue is the first critical access hospital in the state of Iowa to receive the American Heart Association’s Mission:Lifeline Silver Referring Achievement Award for excellence in cardiac care.
Our 5-bed emergency room cares for all types of emergencies including heart attacks, strokes, trauma, fractures, serious medical emergencies, mental health issues and other urgent care needs. We offer tele-stroke services through the University of Nebraska Medical Center as well as tele-psych assessments. Our emergency room staff works closely with LifeFlight, Medivac, Shelby County EMS and the local volunteer ambulance services in addition to ancillary departments such as lab, diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, anesthesia and surgery.
Meet Our Staff
Back Row (L to R): Frannie DeLauter, Bailey Heileson, Mary Petersen, Theresa Andersen, and Gretchen King
Front Row (L to R): Heather Bruck, Lanette Peterson, Brianna Crees, Jenny Lefeber, Nicole Ohlinger, Caitlyn Becker, and Courtney Hensley
Not Pictured: Deb Pennington, Sherri Schlueter, Danielle Monson, Kristy Feldman, Holly Rihner, Courtney Pritchard, Cassie Voge, Cyilee Martin, Missy Hazen, Tandi Lutz, Sabrina Butcher, Clare Klein, Kendal Preston, Bailey Kuhl, Lisa Beck, Cheryl Juhl, Megan Gettys, and Whitney Warner
Every Second Counts
Emergencies can happen at any time, anywhere. When dealing with a medical emergency, every second counts.
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Seizure or sudden loss of consciousness
- Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg
- Heart attack, chest pain or chest pressure
- Disorientation or difficulty speaking
- Severe shortness of breath or severe asthma attack
- Head injury or major trauma
- Blurred vision or loss of vision
- Severe cuts or burns
- Overdose
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Possible broken bones
- Severe allergic reactions
- Major injuries
At Myrtue Medical Center, you can count on experienced emergency care, expert physicians and staff, advanced medical technologies, and the confidence of knowing you are in capable, compassionate hands.
How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of a stroke and what you need to do when it happens. When you spot the signs, call 911 right away.
- Face Drooping
- Arm Weakness
- Speech Difficulty
- Time to Call 911
