About
West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital provides 24/7 stabilization and treatment for most medical emergencies, and when needed, reliable and stable transfer pathways to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for highly specialized care.
All hospitals* in our system use the same secure electronic medical record. This means your care team has access to your up-to-date health information wherever you receive care within our network. .
In addition, the same team of experienced emergency medicine physicians ensure consistent, high-quality expertise.
Emergency Services at WTH Dyersburg Hospital
WTH Dyersburg Hospital has a 24/7 staffed emergency department with physicians and advanced practice providers trained in emergency care for adults and children.
- Treatment of time-sensitive medical emergencies such as chest pain/possible heart attack, respiratory distress, sepsis, severe abdominal pain, and altered mental status.
- Treatment of common injuries and urgent problems, including fractures, lacerations, dehydration, acute infections, and exacerbations of chronic conditions (COPD, CHF, diabetes).
- Initial management of obstetric and pediatric emergencies with protocols for transfer to women’s and children’s centers in Jackson or other hubs as needed.
- Imaging, such as X-ray and CT, and ultrasound.
- Full-service laboratory for CBC, chemistries, cardiac enzymes, coagulation studies, and common infectious workups to support rapid emergency decision-making.
Emergency Specialties at WTH Dyersburg Hospital
- Triage on arrival to rapidly sort life-threatening vs. less urgent conditions and prioritize treatment.
- Advanced cardiac life support and basic stroke care, including EKG, cardiac monitoring, IV medications, and rapid transfer protocols to higher-level cardiac or neuro centers, when needed.
- Trauma stabilization, including airway management, bleeding control, fracture stabilization, with EMS coordination to regional trauma centers for severe injuries.
- Access to telemedicine for Neurology and Cardiology to support local ER providers.
