The staff and physicians of Platte County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home want to provide excellent patient care as your health care partner for life. We have structured our services so that we can offer you superior healthcare in every phase of your life.
Acute Care
Our medical professionals are trained with the latest techniques and have access to leading edge technology for the treatment of a serious injuries or illnesses or during recovery from surgery. Our commitment to total care emphasizes compassion and concern. Therefore, our healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing patients with high quality care in a comfortable setting.
Cardiopulmonary Care
When you have trouble with your heart or lungs, you may require treatment in our cardiopulmonary department. We provide respiratory therapy and cardiac treatments. Some respiratory therapy procedures include breathing treatments, pulmonary function tests and ventilator management. Cardiac treatments include electrocardiograms or EKG's, blood gas testing and holter monitoring.
Emergency Department
Our board-certified emergency medicine physicians deliver 24-hour emergency care. Our emergency room is equipped with advanced technology for superior emergency patient care. Eastern Wyoming Ambulance Service's paramedics and EMT's are trained in advance life support and work with our ER team to ensure safe, efficient pre-hospital care and transport. In addition, Urgent Care is available evenings, weekends and holidays for care normally received during hospital hours.
Inpatient and Ambulatory Surgery
Our skilled surgeons and support staff provide high-quality surgical care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. This includes pre-operative exams and follow-up care. We have expertise in general surgery, cataract and other ophthalmic(eye) surgery, foot surgery, gynecologic surgery, urologic surgery and otolaryngological(ear, nose and throat) surgery.
Laboratory Services
Licensed and certified by the Wyoming Department of Health Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), our laboratory efficiently provides accurate, quality assurance-tested results for physicians to use in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. Platte County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home's laboratory utilizes some of the most advanced testing equipment available today.
Radiology/CAT Scan/Mammography
Beyond standard X-ray services, our radiology department provides CAT scans, mammography and ultrasound assessments. Radiology technicians are on call for emergencies 24 hours a day.