Parkridge Medical Center plans freestanding emergency room in Cleveland
Courtesy: Parkridge Health System
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Parkridge Medical Center has announced plans to apply for a Certificate of Need with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to establish a new $17.4 million freestanding emergency department in Cleveland.
If approved, the Parkridge Cleveland ER will serve Bradley and Polk counties, giving residents a new option for emergency care.
“For families in Bradley and Polk counties, timely access to emergency care can make all the difference. As both communities grow, Parkridge Medical Center is stepping in to meet that need by expanding access, reducing wait times and giving residents more choice in where they seek care.”
– Chris Cosby, chief executive officer of Parkridge Medical Center said.
The proposed Parkridge Cleveland ER will be located at the intersection of Blackburn Road and APD-40 (US 64 & SR 60) in Bradley County.
It will operate as a satellite location of Parkridge Medical Center’s main emergency department in Chattanooga.
The facility will be open 24/7 and will accept all major insurance providers, including TennCare and will include:
- 11 treatment rooms, including one trauma room
- Laboratory
- Imaging services
- Nurses station
- Support spaces
“By extending services into those areas, we’re creating sustainable options that allow families to choose high-quality care close to where they live and work,” Cosby continued.
