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Address
1213 GARFIELD AVENUE
Harlan, IA 51537
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Helipad
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
56 min of 374 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 5,698 visits
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.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.90 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
83% rated 9 or 10 of 10
83%
Would recommend
77% would definitely recommend
77%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
83%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
87%
Cleanliness
81% said the room was always clean
81%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
101
total clinicians
By specialty
Radiology 11
Cardiology 5
Pulmonology 5
Orthopedic surgery 5
General surgery 3
Interventional cardiology 3
Internal medicine 3
Interventional radiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Myrtue Medical Center?

Myrtue Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (712) 755-5161 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 Iowa.

Is Myrtue 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 Myrtue Medical Center, call (712) 755-5161.

Where is Myrtue Medical Center located?

Myrtue Medical Center is located at 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA, 51537. Phone: (712) 755-5161.