Time Means Everything.
The next time you have a medical emergency — whether it’s a small cut that needs a few stitches or a possible heart attack — you can feel confident that our skilled, ACLS certified staff and in-house emergency physicians will treat you effectively, efficiently, and quickly 24 hours a day, every day. When every minute counts, count on us.
Why Choose Culbertson?
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, time is of the essence. At Culbertson Memorial Hospital, we realize how serious and scary this may be for our patients. Doctors and nurses work together to quickly diagnose you before completing a plan best equipped for your needs.
Signs of a Medical Emergency:
Recognizing signs of a medical emergency can be difficult. If you or a loved one experience any of the following symptoms, you should visit the Emergency Department or call 911 immediately.
- Asthma-related emergencies
- Broken bones and complicated fractures
- Consuming a poisonous substance
- Falls
- Head, spine and other serious injuries
- Heart attack
- Pain in the abdominal area
- Persistent vomiting
- Profuse bleeding
- Severe burn
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Stroke
- Sudden blurry vision
- Suicidal feelings, as well as other mental distress symptoms
- Tightness or a painful feeling in the chest
- Traumatic injury
Elevating Patient Care
Culbertson Memorial Hospital has partnered with Concord Medical Group to ensure 24-hour Emergency Department coverage for patients of Rushville and surrounding communities. Concord Medical Group is a physician-owned and operated organization. Founded in 2001 to meet the needs of rural emergency departments in West Texas, the company now provides staffing and practice management services in more than 75 programs across nine states
Quick, Lifesaving Care with Teleneurology
The Illinois Department of Public Health has designated Culbertson Memorial Hospital as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital (ESRH). Time is crucial in the event of a stroke. Even after a patient is admitted to the Emergency Department, the simple act of transferring them to a larger healthcare facility can use valuable, lifesaving time.
Teleneurology from Culbertson and HSHS allows suspected stroke patients to be examined virtually by an HSHS neurologist. Made possible by a grant managed by HSHS, this service gives immediate access to an off-site neurologist to view and examine patients virtually and collaborate with the onsite Emergency Department provider for imaging testing, medications, and other treatments. If a transfer is needed, providers will have already begun treatment and can expedite the transfer process quickly.
Treating Heart Attack Patients Faster
Culbertson Memorial Hospital is part of the Prairie Cardiovascular Stat Heart Program, an initiative that identifies, treats, and transfers acute heart attack patients to a cardiac cath lab within minutes of arriving at the Emergency Department. The Stat Heart Program uses a unique process that melds cooperation and collaboration between the Culbertson Emergency Department, EMS ground and air transport, Memorial Medical Center, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, and cardiologists at Prairie Cardiovascular.
Once an Emergency Department physician has identified an acute heart attack patient, the Stat Heart team is immediately activated. A single call simultaneously activates the team at Culbertson, the helicopter/transport system, and the specialists in Springfield. This means once the patient arrives in Springfield, a team stands by and immediately determines the best appropriate intervention for that patient.