There are many reasons why you may find yourself in need of emergency care. Our emergency department has different resources to ensure our patients receive the best care possible for their medical condition. Through our partnerships with SouthlandMD and Wellstar MCG Health, we can provide excellent care, efficient transfers, and greater access to post-hospitalization visits and appointments.
In 2018, Jenkins County Medical Center partnered with SouthlandMD to bring board-certified emergency department physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners to staff and manage the Emergency Department. SouthlandMD works seamlessly with the Jenkins County Medical Center medical staff in providing excellent care to each patient on a daily basis. The primary goal of the Emergency Room is to stabilize the patient and then evaluate the need for a higher level of care or medical-surgical intervention.
Through partnerships with the Medical College of Georgia and Wellstar MCG Health, Jenkins County Medical Center uses telehealth technology to connect patients and providers with board-certified specialists in Augusta. Through the Rural Hospital Virtual Care Network and the REACH stroke program, specialists can assist our Emergency Department and care teams in real time, helping support treatment decisions and expand access to advanced care while patients remain close to home. Telehealth is one more way JCMC is strengthening rural healthcare and bringing expert support directly to our community.
When our patients come into our emergency room with an illness or injury requiring radiology imaging, we can perform the necessary diagnostic tests in our facility. Jenkins County Medical Center offers several radiology services through the emergency room 24 hours a day. Our hospital is equipped with X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scanner. Although imaging is not always necessary, it is essential to have access to it in an emergency.
Our radiology department is staffed with highly qualified technologists and radiologists to help diagnose our emergency room patients. Access to different radiology services gives our providers the necessary resources to diagnose and treat our patients adequately.
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911
Hospital patient visits: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Behavioral Health visits require pre-approval to ensure patient safety and therapeutic care.
