Senior Friendly ER
Going to the emergency room is a stressful experience at any age, especially for seniors. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the first Senior Track ER in the Brandon area. With an environment designed just for patients 65 and older, our Senior Track has been built with distinct features and equipment to help in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of health issues specific to seniors.
Merit Health Rankin's Senior Track features:
- Designated parking
- NICHE* trained staff
- Private patient rooms with softer beds, an easy-to-operate call button and noise-reduction features
- Separate waiting area and wheelchairs for easy transportation
- Nutrition, physical therapy and medication screening
* Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders