Perry County General Hospital offers the following services:
Services include preventative care, Women's Health, Acute injuries (non-work related), School, sports, work and DOT physicals, family medicine, wellness visits, acute illness, vaccinations, and chronic disease management.
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Emily Key, FNP
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Theresa Dueitt, ACNP
Emergency Services
Our Emergency Department is a Level IV Stroke Designated Hospital offering health services 24 hours a day to patients of all ages. The department is responsible for immediate treatment of any medical or surgical emergency, for initiating life-saving measures, including chronic medical problems, minor injuries, and illnesses. The ED includes a total of 6 rooms and is staffed 24 hours a day by qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff. Emergency and trauma cases that need a higher level of emergency care are transferred to Forrest General Hospital. Patients are transferred by ambulance or air ambulance, depending on the condition.
Infusion and Injection Services
Infusion therapy is prescribed by a provider when oral medication is ineffective or inappropriate for a particular illness or patient. We provide outpatient infusion services to treat conditions such as, but not limited to, dehydration, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, anemia, and osteoporosis. Our services include the infusion of intravenous antibiotics, iron replacement therapy, hydration therapy, and blood transfusions. Injections such as vaccines and other injectable medications are also provided.
Laboratory
Clinical laboratory offers a wide range of tests and services to meet the needs of the community.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Provides outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and dry needling.
Outpatient Radiology Services
Provides outpatient x-ray, ultrasound, CAT scan, and EKGs.