Memorial Health breaks ground on new emergency room in Pooler
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Updated Oct 21
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What happened
Memorial Health began construction on a new 12,000-square-foot emergency room facility in Pooler. The facility is scheduled to open to the public in Fall 2027. The need for the new local care was reinforced by reports that 16,000 of the 137,000 patients treated at Memorial’s ER in Savannah came from Pooler and surrounding areas.
From wjcl.com
Why it matters
The new facility aims to provide greater access to community emergency care in Pooler and reduce the travel time for residents who currently rely on Savannah for medical services. This investment is intended to strengthen the local community's healthcare infrastructure.
A new development involving Pooler aims to capture visitors from Savannah.
From wjcl.com
Who's involved
- PoolerCity where the new freestanding emergency room is being built
- SavannahCity whose emergency room currently serves many residents from Pooler
- Karen WilliamsMayor of Pooler