Effingham Hospital & Emergency Room is a highly regarded healthcare provider in the region, recognized nationally for its leadership in rural healthcare. The hospital's emergency room, staffed by Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Specialists, treats over 18,000 patients annually, providing exceptional care. With a focus on best practices, evidence-based medicine, and the patient experience, Effingham Hospital has experienced tremendous growth, performing over 2,000 surgeries annually, including over 1,000 da Vinci Robotic surgeries. The hospital's Imaging Center offers state-of-the-art technology, including an in-house MRI and 64-Slice CT Scan capabilities. Effingham Hospital partners with leading regional specialists, including Effingham Cardiology, Effingham Cancer Care, and Effingham Orthopaedics, to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Patients consistently praise the hospital's staff for their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail, with one reviewer describing their experience as "10/10 care." Another reviewer commended the hospital's customer service representative, Christine Curtis, for her exemplary service and compassion. Overall, Effingham Hospital & Emergency Room is a community-focused healthcare provider that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care.
I truly appreciate the care I received at the Effingham emergency room for an eye issue. Every person I encountered—from check-in and registration to the nurses and doctors—was prompt, friendly, and professional. They really put me at ease during a stressful time, and I am so grateful for the wonderful team there.
February 2026
Super nice staff. Clean facility. No weird smells like other ERs and hospitals.
February 2026
I wasn’t exactly being seen in the hospital but I was there with someone else on multiple occasions. I would like to say that a beautiful woman that told me her name was Q that works in dietary was very sweet and kind. I would just like to recognize that. It’s not everyday you come across genuine people that don’t... read full comment