Health Services
Emergency Services
Emergency Care in Your Own Backyard
Whether your child suffers a sprained ankle from a slide into second base, or your parent is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, you can feel assured they'll receive the best care possible, right here in Brookings, close to home.
New emergency department care team
If you or your family ever experiences a medical emergency, it's comforting to know you have a first-class team ready to care for you right here in Brookings.
At Brookings Health System, we've listened to feedback from community members and made important enhancements to our emergency medical services.
Our team of emergency experts now includes, ED medical director, Dr. Jim Walery, board-certified emergency physician Dr. Shelly Driver together with physician assistants Tara Heinz and Dave Fossum and our highly qualified nursing and ancillary services staff.
You can continue to feel assured you'll receive the best care possible, right here in your own backyard.
Growing to meet your needs
In November 2009, we broke ground for an expansion project for the ED.
The current ED will be expanded from 7 rooms to 11 rooms, with three trauma rooms and new dedicated spaces for orthopedic, pediatric, and psychiatric patients. The renovations will also incorporate enhanced security measures and a new internal communication system and will result in new technology, dedicated specialized exam and treatment spaces, and reduced wait times for our patients.
Learn How to Prepare for and Respond to an Emergency
- Read this informative article on handling medical emergencies.
- For more information on emergencies visit our medical library.
In case of an Emergency dial 911.
