
In an emergency, every minute counts.
24-Hour Emergency Care & Ambulance Service
Jackson County Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care and paramedic-level ambulance services to Maquoketa and surrounding communities across Jackson, Clinton, and Jones counties. Whether you’re facing a serious injury, medical crisis, or need transport to a higher level of care, our team is ready when you need us most.
Emergency Department Highlights
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Level IV Community Trauma Center
Equipped to stabilize trauma patients and coordinate care with regional trauma centers
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Certified Trauma Care
Designated as a Level IV Community Trauma Center, equipped to stabilize and treat trauma patients before coordinating care with regional trauma centers.
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Emergency Care Staff
Staffed 27/4 with trained emergency responders
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Always Ready for You
We also serve the population by offering educational programs for schools, participating in community disaster drills and stand-by services at local and community wide events.
Ambulance Services Highlights
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Extensive Coverage Area
Providing emergency care across approximately 252 square miles, including the communities of Andrew, Baldwin, Delmar, Elwood, LaMotte, Lost Nation, Maquoketa, Monmouth, and surrounding areas.
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Ambulance Services
3 fully equipped ambulances with state-of-the-art emergency technology
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Rapid Response to 1,700 Calls Annually
Responding to an average of 1,700 calls per year, including both emergency calls and interfacility transfers.
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Rapid Response to Emergencies
Serving the community with quick response times and comprehensive medical care.
FAQS
Common Questions
Yes. Our Emergency Department and ambulance service operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It means we are equipped to provide advanced trauma life support and stabilize patients before transferring them to higher-level trauma centers if needed.
Our team includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), nurses, and physicians trained in emergency medicine and trauma care.
Yes. Call 911, and our ambulance team or the closest available service will respond immediately.
Yes. Our ambulance service frequently handles patient transfers to specialty care and higher-level medical facilities as well as paramedic tier to other transporting agencies.
Yes. We participate in disaster drills, provide public safety education, provide paramedic tier to other transporting agencies, and offer stand-by care at local events.