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Emergency Center

An accident can happen anywhere; healing begins at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. When unforeseen injury or illness require urgent medical care, the Norma N. Chapman Emergency Center is equipped to provide rapid, thorough evaluation and treatment for nearly any traumatic condition, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Every year, more than 16,000 people are seen in our Emergency Department. The department's triage protocol is designed to assess, treat and release patients in the most convenient and appropriate manner possible.

Named after lifelong Chardon resident Norma N. Chapman, our new and expanded Emergency Center is twice as large as the previous facility and incorporates the latest technology while allowing for greater patient privacy and comfort.

Led by board-certified physicians, our emergency medical professionals are well trained in cardiac resuscitation, treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias and management of myocardial infarction (heart attack), including the use of thrombolytic (TPA) therapy. Moreover, the emergency team is supported by a full array of diagnostic equipment and resources.

UH Geauga Medical Center is the region's leader in training and emergency care protocol development. Our emergency staff works closely with the region's 20-plus Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers. The Emergency Center provides numerous training programs, including continuing medical education, CPR training, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Ten Reasons

Exciting new leadership from a team of board certified physicians with decades of clinical and operational Emergency Department experience.
Unsurpassed expertise from a staff of physicians, physician assistants and nurses trained and certified in emergency care.
A "rapid response" philosophy that provides you with prompt attention when you arrive at our ED doors.
A state-of-the-art facility with 20 patient care rooms that include cable TV and full, wireless Wi-Fi Internet connection.
Consistent, personalized nursing care.
Full departmental interface, including pediatrics, neurology and cardiology, to provide fast, specialized care.
Immediate access to the Centers of Excellence at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.
Digital imaging capabilities that can be instantaneously shared with any UH physician or facility.
UH Emergency Medical Service Institute educational protocols that result in consistent, fast, outstanding emergency responses throughout the communities we serve.
Remote EKG monitoring that enables paramedics to minimize heart muscle damage by transmitting an instant cardiac analysis to the Emergency Department before a patient leaves the scene.

One Facility

Equipped to manage any adult or pediatric emergency situation.
Has the technology, expertise and leadership to focus on your emergency situation.

Trust the Emergency Department at UH Geauga Medical Center.

Introducing ED Direct

From our ED doors to an ED physician within 30 minutes.*

With ED Direct at UH Geauga Medical Center, a nurse will immediately begin your care experience with our “Quick Reg” patient registration process. After your symptoms and vital signs are recorded, you’ll be taken to one of our comfortable, state-of-the-art ED examination rooms for a more detailed assessment of your condition. This includes documenting current medications, allergies and risk factors which may impact your care. And then… you’ll see a doctor.

(*You may be attended to by a Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.)