Emergency Department and Trauma Services

Columbus Community Hospital has a team of highly-trained emergency physicians and nurses who are on duty 24/7 to accurately assess and treat acute medical problems for patients of all ages. The Emergency Department (ED) team is also supported by qualified staff in respiratory care, social work, laboratory and radiology.

CCH’s Emergency Department is designated as a Level III Trauma Center, which means it offers:

24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians,
Prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists and
Developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center

CCH was the first hospital in the region to be verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Nebraska State Trauma Team. The medical staff and personnel in CCH’s Trauma Center have received specialty training to resuscitate and stabilize trauma patients.

Our Services

In addition to the services it must provide to be designated as a Level III Trauma Center, the CCH ED also offers the following programs and services:

A streamlined patient triage system
A fast-track urgent care area
12 beds designated cardiac, obstetric and orthopedic
Telestroke, a telehealth service for stroke diagnosis and treatment
Specialized services and equipment for pediatric patients
Telehealth behavioral health assessment
A staff of nurses trained in evidence collection for sexual assaults who are available 24/7

For more information on our services, please visit our What to Expect in the Emergency Department page.

Contact Us

Columbus Community Hospital
4600 38th Street
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-1800