Methodist Hospitals' Emergency Department has been a cornerstone of critical care in Northwest Indiana for nearly five decades. It operates 24/7 to provide comprehensive emergency services, including trauma care, stroke management, and specialized pediatric services. The department is known for its commitment to innovation, patient safety, and community health.

The Emergency Room specializes in:

• Trauma care (Level III Trauma Center)

• Stroke treatment

• Cardiac emergencies

• Pediatric emergency services

• Behavioral health crisis intervention.

The hospital ensures:

1. 24/7 availability of board-certified physicians and trained emergency staff.

2. Implementation of Epic EMR for streamlined patient care

3. Fast-track urgent care programs to prioritize critical cases

Vision:

• To set the standard for emergency care in the community by providing compassionate, high-quality, and timely medical services.

Mission:

• Deliver lifesaving emergency care with a focus on patient safety, efficiency, and innovation.

1. Regional Coordination Center for Emergency Services designation by the Governor of Indiana since 1975.

2. Accredited Level III Trauma Center.

3. Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation.

4. Recognized for excellence in stroke and cardiac care by the American Heart Association