Emergency Services
24/7 Expert Care When Every Second Counts
At Daviess Community Hospital, we understand that medical emergencies can
happen anytime. That’s why our Emergency Department (ED) is open
24/7, providing fast, expert care for life-threatening and urgent medical
conditions.
Why Choose DCH for Emergency Care?
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Board-Certified Emergency Physicians – Our partnership with Paradigm ensures the highest quality emergency
medicine for Daviess County and surrounding communities.
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Comprehensive Emergency Team – Staffed with nurse practitioners, physician associates/assistants,
nurses, and paramedics trained to handle all types of emergencies.
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State-of-the-Art Facilities – Our
newly renovated Emergency Department features:
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Three Trauma Rooms for critical care.
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Eleven Examination Rooms for a wide range of medical needs.
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Specialized Decontamination Room for hazardous exposures.
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Air & Ground Ambulance Transport – Safe, rapid transport when specialized care is required.
Renovated & Expanded ED for Enhanced Patient Care
Our
$4 million renovation in 2024 expanded the Emergency Department by 40%, improving patient care, comfort,
and efficiency. This investment ensures we continue to provide high-quality,
life-saving treatment to the thousands of patients who trust us every year.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room – Where Should You Go?
Not sure whether to visit the ER or urgent care? Here’s a quick guide:
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Urgent Care (Quick Care Clinic) – For non-life-threatening issues
- Colds, flu, and ear infections
- Sore throats & minor cuts
- UTIs & mild fevers
- Sprains & minor injuries
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Emergency Room – For serious, life-threatening conditions
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Severe abdominal pain
- Broken bones & head injuries
- Deep cuts & intestinal bleeding
- Eye injuries or suicidal thoughts
If in doubt, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
DCH EMS – Emergency Medical Services for Daviess County
DCH EMS provides emergency response services 24/7 across Daviess County.
Our four full-time crews are stationed in:
- Washington (Daviess Community Hospital) – Two crews
- Odon – One crew
- Cannelburg – One crew
Contact Our Emergency & EMS Team
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Emergency Department Medical Director: Dr. Otto Susec
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Director of Emergency Services & MIH: Chrissy Wininger, BSN, RN
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EMS Coordinator: Ashley Burch
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ED Coordinator: Colton Williams
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