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Emergency Department Expansion Underway at Martin County Hospital District

Martin County Hospital District has officially begun construction on an expansion of its Emergency Department, a major investment that will expand capacity, improve patient flow, and strengthen emergency care for Martin County and the surrounding communities. During construction, the Emergency Department will operate with three treatment rooms while work is completed in phases. Although patients may notice construction activity around the hospital campus, emergency care will remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Ambulance bay at Martin County Hospital District during Emergency Department expansion
Construction underway for the Martin County Hospital District Emergency Department expansion
Construction is underway as MCHD expands Emergency Department capacity while maintaining emergency services throughout the project.

The project will more than double the size of the Emergency Department, increasing capacity from five treatment rooms to eleven. The additional space will improve patient flow, support privacy, and help care teams respond more efficiently during emergencies.

Emergency services will remain available throughout construction. Patients should continue using the Emergency Department as normal when emergency care is needed.

More Space for Emergency Care

Once complete, the expansion will more than double the number of Emergency Department treatment rooms. The added capacity is designed to strengthen care delivery for patients who need timely emergency evaluation and treatment.

Construction will Happen in Phases

The expansion is being managed in phases so MCHD can continue serving emergency patients while work is underway. Hospital teams are coordinating patient care, construction activity, access, and safety measures as the project progresses.

What Patients Should Know

  • Emergency services remain available.
    Patients should continue coming to the Emergency Department for emergency care.
  • Three treatment rooms will be available during construction.
    The department will continue operating while expansion work is underway.
  • If temporary traffic or entrance changes become necessary, they will be clearly marked for patients and visitors.
    Any needed changes to access routes will be clearly posted on site.
  • EMS coordination will continue.
    MCHD will continue working with Emergency Medical Services partners throughout construction.
  • Construction will be phased.
    Work will move forward in planned stages to support continued emergency operations.
  • Patient safety remains the highest priority.
    MCHD will continue monitoring access, operations, and care areas throughout the project.

Committed to Safe, Reliable Access

Throughout every phase of construction, patients can continue to rely on MCHD for safe, dependable emergency care. Any temporary changes to traffic patterns or entrances will be clearly communicated to help patients and visitors access care safely.

Emergency care remains available

Know Where to Go when Emergency Care is Needed.

Learn more about Emergency Department services or contact MCHD with questions about access during construction.

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