Emergency
The Emergency Department at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, Kansas consists of in-house physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice providers specializing in emergency medicine, trauma care, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric life support techniques for all types of emergencies.
The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, every day
Our average wait time to see a provider is 16 minutes, compared to a national average of 58.1 minutes (as reported by the CDC). There is a physician on duty 24-hours a day, every day of the year, to meet the needs of the Emporia, Kansas area community.
The Emergency Department is conveniently located next door to Express Care, our non-emergency walk-in clinic that treats many minor illnesses and injuries. If you're unsure which to use for your situation, our friendly staff is here to help.
Level IV Trauma Center
As the only Level IV Trauma Center in the region, Newman Regional Health delivers critical emergency care to Emporia and surrounding communities. Our team is trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), ensuring patients receive rapid evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic services before transfer to a higher-level trauma center, if needed.
The Trauma Center operates around the clock with emergency physicians, trauma nurses, and full laboratory support always available. Surgical and critical-care services are offered on site, while established transfer agreements connect patients to Level I or II Trauma Centers when more comprehensive care is required.
Additional Emergency Services
Some patients may require special observation or transport. The Clinical Decision Unit provides special attention to emergency department patients needing further management or inpatient admission for conditions such as chest pain, suspected heart attack, stroke, gastrointestinal disorders and more. We also provide critical care emergency transport by ground and helicopter when specialized treatment is needed beyond our hospital.
Meet the Providers
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
A team of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are available 24-hours a day, every day, to examine adult and child sexual assault victims and collect forensic evidence. They are part of the area Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).