Emergency Services in West Alabama
Get the Medical Care You Need in an Emergency
The DCH Health System Emergency Departments provide comprehensive emergency medical care for all ages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our teams are trained to evaluate and treat a wide range of urgent and life‑threatening conditions, from injuries and chest pain to stroke and other medical emergencies.
Each Emergency Department is staffed around the clock by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff dedicated to providing safe, timely, and compassionate care.
Our Emergency Departments
DCH Regional Medical Center – Emergency Department
• 54‑bed Emergency Department
• State‑designated Level III Trauma Center
• Level II Stroke Center
• Treats approximately 80,000 patients per year (about 220 per day)
Northport Medical Center – Emergency Department
• 17‑bed Emergency Department
• Treats more than 50,000 patients annually
Fayette Medical Center – Emergency Department
• 4‑bed Emergency Department
• Designated Level III Stroke Center
• Treats more than 11,500 patients every year
All three locations operate 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Care You Can Expect
When you arrive at a DCH Emergency Department, your visit typically includes:
• A triage assessment to determine how quickly you need to be seen based on your symptoms.
• Evaluation by an emergency physician or nurse practitioner, supported by specialized nursing staff.
• Access to diagnostic services such as lab tests, X‑ray, CT, MRI, and other imaging as needed.
• Coordination with specialty services at DCH (such as trauma, stroke, cardiology, and surgery) when appropriate.
Because emergency departments care for patients with the most serious needs first, wait times can vary. Patients with life‑threatening conditions are prioritized for immediate care.
