Surgical Services A highly skilled staff of physicians, RN's, LPN's, and operating room technicians provide quality surgical services both for planned and emergency cases, using the latest in laparoscopic and other technology. Surgical services are provided in two newly renovated operating rooms. The Dr. Helen Wells Same Day Care Unit serves as a modern ambulatory care facility to support same day surgery. Emergency Department MMC's emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day by qualified physicians, registered nurses, and LPN's. The department is fully equipped to handle emergency situations and treats approximately 10,000 patients annually.
Every effort is made to give patients prompt treatment when they arrive.
A special triage area is designed to prioritize patients based upon the seriousness of the emergency. These air ambulances are fully equipped with sophisticated life-support systems. The helicopters can transport patients hundreds of miles if necessary in a matter of minutes. The Intensive Care Unit provides concentrated care for the more acutely ill patients. The cardiac rehabilitation program is available at two convenient locations at Murphy Medical Center and Hayesville for patients who suffer from heart disease.