Emergency Department

Emergency Department at Rush Memorial Hospital

24/7 Emergency Care

The Rush Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing fast, compassionate, and high‑quality emergency care for our community. Additionally, serving more than 7,000 visitors per year, our state‑of‑the‑art facility and dedicated emergency care team are prepared to treat everything from minor illnesses to life‑threatening emergencies.

Comprehensive Emergency Care, Anytime You Need It

Our Emergency Department is built to deliver prompt evaluation and safe, effective treatment for patients of all ages. With advanced diagnostics and collaborative providers all under one roof, you receive high‑quality emergency care without needing to leave your community.

Our Emergency Department Provides:

• 24/7 access to Vituity emergency physicians
• Trauma-trained emergency staff
• Rapid triage and evaluation
• Short wait times
• Modern diagnostic technology, including CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and lab testing
• Patient-focused, compassionate treatment

Emergency Physicians from Vituity

Rush Memorial Hospital partners with Vituity to provide our community with exceptional emergency medical care. The Emergency Department team is committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality care focused on patient safety, comfort, and outstanding overall experience.

Access to Specialists

Most emergency needs can be fully evaluated and treated right here at Rush Memorial Hospital. Our Emergency Department is supported by a wide range of on‑site specialists who collaborate with our ER team to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.

Rapid Transfer Capability – Ground and Air

RMH EMS Team

Our own hospital-based EMS team provides professional, efficient ground transport for patients who require transfer. Also, they are trained, ready, and equipped to ensure safe continuation of care during transport.

StatFlight Air Transport

For urgent, time-sensitive situations, St. Vincent StatFlight is based right here at RMH, allowing us to activate rapid emergency air transport when medically necessary.

These resources ensure that, when advanced specialty care is required, you receive it without delay.

Conditions We Treat

Our Emergency Department is equipped to handle a broad spectrum of medical issues, including:

• Chest pain and cardiac symptoms
• Breathing or respiratory difficulties
• Stroke symptoms
• Serious injuries, fractures, and trauma
• Severe cuts, burns, and wounds
• Severe abdominal pain
• High fevers and infections
• Severe allergic reactions

However, if you’re unsure whether your condition is an emergency, it’s always safest to come in or call 911.

Diagnostics & On-Site Technology

Our Emergency Department provides access to:

• CT scanning
• X‑ray
• Ultrasound
• Laboratory testing
• Cardiac monitoring
• Vital sign monitoring

This allows our providers to diagnose and treat emergencies efficiently and accurately.

Experienced, Caring Emergency Team

Whether it’s sudden illness, injury, or a life-threatening emergency, the Rush Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is here to provide trusted, high-quality emergency care at any hour.

If You Are Experiencing a Medical Emergency, Call 911.

Hours

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Contact

Shelia Browning, Director of Emergency Department
Phone:(765) 932-7632
Fax: (765) 932-7433

“To Your Health” Podcast

RMH Emergency Room Improvements

Listen to Dr. Blake Grider, the Medical Director of the RMH Emergency Room and board-certified Emergency Medicine Specialist, discuss recent improvements at the RMH ER. Improvements include shorter wait times and recruitment of additional full-time, board certified, Emergency Medicine Specialists.  Dr. Grider explains why is it important for patients to seek immediate care when faced with an emergency. He also talks about summer safety and ways to avoid a trip to the emergency room.