East Liverpool City Hospital
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ELCH is a member of the Prime Healthcare Services (PHS) Foundation. The first hospital building was erected on Sixth Street at a cost of $25,000. Opened Jan. 1, 1905, it had 52 beds in wards and 12 private rooms.
The First Addition to the hospital was erected in 1911 on Fifth Street, followed by the Fireproof Addition (West Wing) in 1931. A major building program after W.W.II included the three-story North Wing (1954). The four-story Metsch-Harker Building behind the hospital was erected in 1964 for the nurse training program. A one-story addition to pediatrics and the employee cafeteria were added in 1966. The main hospital building, the six-story East Wing, was completed in 1977 at a cost of $11 million. A comprehensive $9 million renovation and construction project (1990-94) improved access, utilization and facilities.
In 2005, as it celebrated its 100th Anniversary, the hospital broke ground for its new North-East Addition. Investing more than $18 million in capital funds, the hospital expanded its emergency room services with a modern facility that includes private patient rooms, trauma beds, dedicated lab and x-ray services, an ortho clinic, isolation rooms and decontamination capabilities. The new ER became fully functional in 2007.
The new addition supports a rooftop helipad used to help transport patients to advanced trauma or specialty care facilities. The medical flight crew has direct elevator access to and from the emergency room so that patients can be transferred via air in rapid fashion.
The new addition also houses the 4NE wing of 12 private patient rooms. Recent renovations made most of the rooms on the fourth and fifth floors (except for ICCU) into private patient rooms. The new rooms increase patient privacy and help improve infection control measures.
East Liverpool City Hospital prides itself with its commitment of keeping current with technology and trends in healthcare. Its focus is on patient care and doing what best serves each one.
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To the more than 5 million people that work in America's hospitals, we thank you. #HospitalWeek https://youtu.be/m-X7XPcyYZ4
This year’s National Hospital Week runs from May 7-13. We at East Liverpool City Hospital are invested in caring from the heart every day of every year. Join us in thanking the many individuals who give their all to their neighbors. From providing medical care in our facilities to running vital programs in our community, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being in and around the Tri-State Area. #HospitalWeek
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Please help is in thanking all our nurses for everything they do for our patients. Happy Nurses Week!
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Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. Here are facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness. --1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition and 1 in 25 adults in the United States lives with a serious mental illness. --Half of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24, but early intervention programs can help. 90% of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, but suicide is preventable. --The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90% of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with the right treatments and supports. Contact us for more information 330-386-3590
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May is National Mental Health Month ELCH has a Senior Behavioral Health unit. We specialize in adults 55 and older struggling with acute depression, anxiety, and mental status changes. Clinical Coordinators are on staff 24/7 to answer question and accept admissions. Contact us for more information 330-386-3590. Thank you
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Thank you to our East Liverpool High School volunteers for helping at today's DEA Medication Take-back day. We collected 156.8 lbs of tablets & capsules and 78.4 lbs of liquids.
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Medication take back day at ELCH until 2:00pm. Thank you to our East Liverpool High School National Honors Society student volunteers.
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Remember--the Spring home medication take-back day is tomorrow (April 29) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the front entrance of the hospital.
Did you know that ELCH at one time operated its own school of nursing? We received a message from a graduate looking to connect with former classmates. Mary Eardly Oppy, RN graduated in 1972--did you or anyone you know graduate then? if so, please look up Mary on Facebook. Thank you
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East Liverpool City Hospital celebrates National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW). This is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. NMLPW is a time for medical laboratory personnel to celebrate their professionalism and be recognized for their efforts. Another goal is to inform and educate medical colleagues and the public about the medical laboratory and the impact of having these dedicated skilled professionals has on the overall patient care. Since lab techs often work behind the scenes, few people know much about the critical testing they perform every day.
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Please help support the ELCH Auxiliary at their Spring Book Sale (note: payroll deduction available to ELCH employees only). Thank you
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