About
West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care for patients in Paris, Henry County, and surrounding communities across Northwest Tennessee. The Emergency Department cares for a wide range of urgent and life-threatening conditions, helping patients receive timely emergency treatment close to home while supporting rapid stabilization during critical medical situations.
Serving both residents and visitors traveling throughout the Kentucky Lake region, Henry County Hospital helps provide emergency medical access for illnesses, injuries, and unexpected health concerns requiring immediate attention. When advanced specialty treatment is needed, established transfer pathways within West Tennessee Healthcare help connect patients to higher levels of cardiac, neurological, surgical, pediatric, and critical care services.
Starting in July 2026, as part of the West Tennessee Healthcare system, Henry County Hospital will use a secure electronic medical record platform shared across affiliated hospitals and clinics. This allows emergency physicians and care teams to securely access current patient information and improve coordination throughout the emergency care process.
Emergency Care Services at Henry County Hospital
- Emergency medical care available 24 hours a day for adults and children, provided by physicians and advanced practice providers experienced in evaluating and stabilizing emergency conditions.
- Assessment and treatment for urgent medical emergencies, including chest pain, breathing difficulties, stroke symptoms, severe infections, acute abdominal pain, altered mental status, and other rapidly changing medical conditions.
- Care for injuries and unexpected illnesses such as fractures, lacerations, dehydration, respiratory infections, and complications related to chronic health conditions, including diabetes, COPD, and congestive heart failure.
- Emergency stabilization and transfer coordination for patients requiring advanced specialty services, including cardiac intervention, neurological care, trauma services, surgical treatment, or intensive care support.
- Diagnostic imaging services available within the Emergency Department, including CT scans, X-ray imaging, and ultrasound to support rapid evaluation and emergency treatment decisions.
- Laboratory testing available to assist with emergency diagnosis and patient management, including cardiac enzyme testing, blood counts, coagulation studies, infectious disease evaluation, and metabolic testing.
- Initial emergency management of pediatric and obstetric conditions, with established transfer pathways for women’s and children’s specialty services when additional care is needed.
Emergency Department Specialties
- Emergency triage and patient assessment processes designed to quickly identify critical medical conditions and prioritize care based on the severity of symptoms.
- Cardiac emergency stabilization capabilities, including EKG testing, cardiac monitoring, IV medication administration, and emergency response protocols for patients experiencing potential heart-related symptoms.
- Stroke response support focused on rapid recognition, stabilization, and coordination of transfer for patients requiring advanced neurological treatment.
- Trauma and injury stabilization services, including airway management, bleeding control, fracture stabilization, and coordination with EMS providers and regional trauma centers for severe injuries.
- Access to telemedicine consultation support in specialties such as Neurology and Cardiology to assist emergency providers with complex patient cases and treatment decisions.
- Coordinated emergency care pathways within West Tennessee Healthcare to help support continuity of care for patients transferred for advanced specialty treatment.
