Emergency Services

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

  • Level IV Community Trauma Center

    Equipped to stabilize trauma patients and coordinate care with regional trauma centers

  • 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.

  • Emergency Care Staff

    Staffed 27/4 with trained emergency responders

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Ambulance Services

    3 fully equipped ambulances with state-of-the-art emergency technology

  • Rapid Response to 1,700 Calls Annually

    Responding to an average of 1,700 calls per year, including both emergency calls and interfacility transfers.

  • Rapid Response to Emergencies

    Serving the community with quick response times and comprehensive medical care.

FAQS

Common Questions

Is emergency care available 24/7?

Yes. Our Emergency Department and ambulance service operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What does “Level IV Trauma Center” mean?

It means we are equipped to provide advanced trauma life support and stabilize patients before transferring them to higher-level trauma centers if needed.

Who provides emergency care?

Our team includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), nurses, and physicians trained in emergency medicine and trauma care.

Can I go to Jackson County Hospital in a life-threatening emergency?

Yes. Call 911, and our ambulance team or the closest available service will respond immediately.

Do you offer patient transport to other hospitals?

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.

Do you provide community support outside of emergency response?

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.

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24/7 Emergency Services