Finding Us: Our emergency department is just west of North 9th Street, between 8th Avenue N and 11th Avenue N, in Estherville, IA. Free parking is available next to the building. Use the emergency entrance.
If you or someone else is having a medical emergency, please call 911 right away. Avera Holy Family Hospital Emergency has physicians available 24/7 to provide emergency medicine services for immediate health needs.
As a Level IV Trauma Center, we offer thorough evaluation, stabilization and resuscitation to injured patients. When necessary, we coordinate transfer to higher level trauma centers for specialized care.
Local Emergency and Trauma Services
Caring for Immediate Health Needs
Our emergency care team is there for you 24/7 during life’s biggest health concerns. Trust our experts to help you when you or loved one is facing:
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Heart attack and cardiac arrest
- Poisoning
- Serious burns
- Severe breathing problems
- Stroke
- Puncture wounds
- Head injuries
Contact your insurance provider to learn more about what emergency services are covered.
Telemedicine
Avera’s emergency services are supported by telemedicine — giving you and your emergency care team immediate access to specialized personnel via two-way video, if needed for your care. These specialists act as extra eyes who assist your hands-on experts as they work swiftly to care for or stabilize you.
Patient-Focused Care
Our emergency department was designed with our patients in mind. If you arrive by ambulance, you are unloaded in our ambulance garage before entering the facility. This prevents exposure to the weather and helps protect your privacy.
Our team will ensure you’re stabilized and cared for in a private room to further preserve your dignity. This flow of patient rooms also allows staff efficiency in serving patients and in team communication.
Laboratory
Same-day lab results and other diagnostic tests are available to you too. Right inside our facility, you have access to a wide range of laboratory services that contribute to accurate diagnoses of medical conditions. Expert specialists conduct safe and reliable lab testing, helping you and your provider get the results you need to start an effective and personalized treatment plan.
Location: 1st Floor
Radiology & Imaging
Imaging technology including X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and CT scans, are available for clinical staff to order around the clock for emergency room patients. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.
Location: 1st Floor
Department of: Avera Holy Family Hospital
