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Address
444 BRUCE STREET
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitefairchildmed.org
Facilities & services
28
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Free parking lot Free street parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 20 min of 4,960 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 26 min of 239 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 13,423 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
43 min of 14 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
75% rated 9 or 10 of 10
75%
Would recommend
68% would definitely recommend
68%
Nurse communication
86% said nurses always communicated well
86%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
81% said the room was always clean
81%
Quietness at night
52% said the area was always quiet at night
52%
Clinicians on staff
194
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 13
Cardiology 11
Orthopedic surgery 11
Hematology / oncology 10
General surgery 4
Radiology 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Pulmonology 3
Neurology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Fairchild Medical Center?

Fairchild Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (530) 842-4121 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in California.

Is Fairchild Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Fairchild Medical Center, call (530) 842-4121.

Where is Fairchild Medical Center located?

Fairchild Medical Center is located at 444 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA, 96097. Phone: (530) 842-4121.