TriStar East Nashville ER
Life-saving care, minutes away
The vibrant and historic neighborhoods in East Nashville are among the fastest growing neighborhoods in Middle Tennessee, and it’s easy to see why.
East Nashville has lots to offer families, workers and visitors - but what it doesn't have is adequate emergency services. TriStar Health wants to change that.
It's important to have easily accessible emergency services for everyone that lives and works in East Nashville. When minutes matter, having an ER nearby can save lives. That’s why TriStar Health is expanding its network of freestanding emergency rooms to East Nashville with a facility in the Dickerson Pike area.
A freestanding ER can do all the things a hospital-based ER can do. It can treat heart attacks, strokes, broken bones, and other emergencies. The only difference is that it isn't connected to a hospital, allowing them to be located in communities that are miles away from the nearest ER to provide faster care.
FAQ
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 East Nashville, if a patient needed a higher level of care, transportation will be arranged to provide a seamless transition to TriStar Skyline 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 Nashville for over 50 years, and we look forward to expanding our ability to serve East Nashville’s historic neighborhoods.
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 NDOT to ensure the proper steps are taken so that traffic won’t be an issue.
What about the noise from the sirens?
TriStar Health 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.
When will TriStar East Nashville ER open?
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