Mount Carmel New Albany Expands with the Opening of New Emergency Department in October
October 11, 2024
Columbus, Ohio - Mount Carmel Health System is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art emergency department at Mount Carmel New Albany, designed to provide the latest in emergency care technology while ensuring patient comfort. Set to be fully operational October 22, 2024, this expansion marks a significant step in Mount Carmel’s ongoing commitment to meet the comprehensive healthcare needs of the rapidly growing New Albany community.
The new emergency department offers eight treatment rooms, including eight emergency rooms capable of handling a comprehensive range of critical medical situations. This innovative facility was designed to offer advanced medical care and enhance the patient experience with comfort and accessibility in mind.
The expansion will be celebrated with a Community Open House on Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the community and showcase the new Emergency Department. The Open House will feature various family-friendly activities, including food trucks, face painting, caricatures, a mobile learning coach offering CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and touch-a-truck experiences with a medical helicopter and fire truck.
“As New Albany grows, so does our commitment to meeting the community’s comprehensive healthcare needs,” said Tauana McDonald, FACHE, President and CEO of Mount Carmel Health System. “This new emergency department integrates the latest medical technologies and innovations with a focus on patient-centered care, ensuring that our community receives the highest quality of emergency services in a comfortable environment.”
Mayor Sloan Spalding of New Albany added, “The opening of this new emergency department is a testament to the strength of our commitment to the health of our neighbors and the ongoing investment in the well-being of our residents. As our population grows, the availability of such advanced care right here in New Albany is invaluable.”
Mount Carmel New Albany has long been recognized for its excellence in orthopedic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal care. Mount Carmel New Albany was named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for hip fracture, spinal fusion, hip replacement, and knee replacement. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Mount Carmel New Albany was also recognized by Healthgrades for several distinctions, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award (2024,2023, 2022), America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award (2024, 2023, 2022), America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award (2024), and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award (2024).
With the introduction of the new emergency department, the medical campus located at 7333 Smith's Mill Road is now better equipped to provide a full spectrum of healthcare services. As New Albany’s population is projected to grow by 5% over the next five years, the new emergency department will play a crucial role in addressing future healthcare demands.
Located within the 117,668-square-foot facility, Mount Carmel New Albany also provides 24/7 access to lab and radiology services. The addition of the emergency department complements the hospital’s comprehensive care offerings.
For more information about Mount Carmel New Albany and its services, visit www.mountcarmelhealth.com.
About Mount Carmel Health System
Mount Carmel Health System, a member of Trinity Health, has provided high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services in central Ohio for more than 135 years. Our team of more than 8,200 colleagues, 1,920 physicians and 420 volunteers provide compassionate, people-centered primary and specialty care at its five hospitals — Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel New Albany, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s and Diley Ridge Medical Center, an affiliation of Mount Carmel and Fairfield Medical Center. The health system is also comprised of the Mount Carmel Health Plan, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Mount Carmel Medical Group and Mount Carmel Health Partners, along with surgery centers, emergency and ambulatory care centers, and hospice and home care services throughout the region.