TriStar NorthCrest announces plans to bring freestanding emergency room to Pleasant View
Springfield, Tenn. — TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is proud to announce the development of the TriStar Pleasant View ER, a new freestanding emergency room that will be located in the 6300 block of Highway 41A. This $17.8 million investment will bring high-quality emergency care to Pleasant View and surrounding communities.
The TriStar Pleasant View ER will operate as a satellite location of TriStar NorthCrest’s main emergency department. The facility will operate 24/7 and will accept all major insurance providers, including TennCare. It will include:
- 11 treatment rooms, including one trauma room
- Laboratory
- Imaging services
- Nurses station
“We are proud to bring high-quality emergency care closer to home for the Pleasant View community,” said Christine Lunger, chief nursing officer at TriStar NorthCrest. “This investment reflects our commitment to expanding access to life-saving services while being a good neighbor. Our team is ready to provide expert care, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.”
The facility will be state-of-the-art and fully equipped to handle critical emergencies such as stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic injuries, conditions that go beyond the capabilities of urgent care centers.
TriStar NorthCrest is hosting an event celebrating the announcement on Wednesday, July 9 at 10 a.m. at 2536 SR-49 E, Pleasant View, TN. The community and media are invited to attend.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a freestanding ER and a hospital-based ER?
A freestanding emergency room operates as a stand-alone ER not physically connected to a hospital for those experiencing a medical emergency, but who may live too far from a traditional emergency room. Like a traditional emergency room, a freestanding ER offers life-saving treatment and diagnostic care. In Lebanon, if a patient needs a higher level of care, transportation will be arranged to provide a seamless transition to TriStar Summit Medical Center or a hospital of the patients’ choosing.
Will my tax dollars be used to help pay for this facility?
None of the funding will come out of your pocket. TriStar Health is a tax-paying entity that partners with charitable organizations and local groups in an effort to give back to the community. We have been a part of Middle Tennessee for over 50 years, and we look forward to expanding our ability to serve Pleasant View residents.
Will this facility affect the traffic in the area?
The heavy traffic sometimes associated with a traditional hospital emergency room won’t be a concern here. Freestanding emergency rooms are smaller facilities and don’t substantially increase traffic. However, we will work with TDOT to ensure the proper steps are taken so that traffic won’t be an issue.
What about the noise from the sirens?
TriStar NorthCrest is committed to being a good neighbor and not disrupting the community with unnecessary noise. Sirens from vehicles coming to this freestanding ER will often not be used when transporting a patient. Most ambulances don’t use lights and sirens when heading to the emergency room, lights and sirens are reserved for responses to potential emergencies and transporting patients with life-threatening conditions.
How will this facility increase access to underserved communities?
Our freestanding ERs accept all patients, regardless of insurance plan. No one will ever be turned away from a TriStar Health freestanding ER. We pride ourselves in treating all community members closer to where they live and work.