The new St. John Hospital Emergency Center is for you!To better serve the community, St. John Hospital and Medical Center (SJH&MC) finished a complete renovation of our Emergency Center on January 22, 2009. SJH&MC has long been known for clinical excellence in Emergency Medicine…for lifesaving action in a trauma, partnership with cardiac care during a heart attack, or comprehensive diagnoses for sudden pain. But we’re also here for efficient treatment of non-threatening emergencies like broken bones, off-hours illnesses when your physician isn’t available, or stitches for deep cuts. Most importantly, we’ve made many improvements to our healing environment to make the Emergency Center experience a better one for you. Click on the links to learn more.
Interesting facts about SJH&MC’s Emergency Center
Take a guess, and see how many of the facts about SJH&MC’s Emergency Center you can answer correctly: How many patients were seen at SJH&MC’s Emergency Center in 2008? A. 30,000 B. 60,000 C. 97,000 What percent of patients that come to the SJH&MC Emergency Center get admitted to the hospital? A. 50 percent B. 80 percent C. 20 percent How many patients came to the SJH&MC Emergency Center complaining of chest pain in 2008? A. 500 B. 15,000 C. 5,500 What’s the average number of ambulances that come to the SJH&MC Emergency each day? A. 400 B. 20 C. 85 What percentage of nurses at SJH&MC’s Emergency Center have received Advanced Cardiac Life Support training? A. 40 percent B. 80 percent C. 100 percent How many physicians work at the SJH&MC Emergency Center? A. under 10 B. approximately 25 C.more than 40 What percentage of the SJH&MC Emergency Center physician are board certified in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine? A. half B. three-quarters C. Every single one If you answered “C” to each question, you’d be correct! Some of the statistics are staggering. But even with the large numbers of people choosing SJH&MC for their emergency care, the renovations and new focus on patient amenity make patients feel welcome, cared for, and comfortable. “When combined with our reputation for clinical excellence, we believe that SJH&MC is THE choice for eastside residents when they have an emergent medical need,” said Robert Takla, MD, Medical Director and Chair, Emergency Medicine. |
