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.
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 9-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 telestroke
services through the University of Nebraska Medical Center, as well as
telepsych assessments. Our emergency room staff works closely with LifeFlight,
Medivac, Shelby County EMS, and the local volunteer ambulance services,
as well as with ancillary departments such as lab, diagnostic imaging,
respiratory therapy, anesthesia, and surgery.
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 (B.E. F.A.S.T.)
B.E. 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.
