When the unexpected happens, you need care you can trust—close to home. At Johnson County Healthcare Center, our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing prompt, compassionate care for patients of all ages. From minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies, our experienced team is here when it matters most.
The Emergency Department is equipped to treat a wide range of urgent and emergent medical conditions, including but not limited to:
Johnson County Healthcare Center’s Emergency Department is a Nationally Recognized Pediatric Receiving Facility, a designation through the State of Wyoming Department of Health. First awarded in 2021, this designation remains active today and reflects our ongoing commitment to high-quality pediatric emergency care. This recognition means our team is specially prepared to assess and treat infants, children, and adolescents in emergency situations—providing families with added peace of mind when their child needs urgent care.
Johnson County Healthcare Center is designated and certified as a Level III Community Trauma Hospital, providing comprehensive emergency care for patients with serious and life-threatening injuries. Our Emergency Department team is trained to rapidly assess, stabilize, and treat traumatic injuries, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated care close to home.
When advanced specialty care is required, our team expertly stabilizes patients and coordinates transfer to higher-level trauma centers, prioritizing safety, communication, and continuity of care throughout the process.
Our emergency providers are certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and our nursing staff maintain certifications in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)—ensuring expert care for both adult and pediatric trauma patients, 24/7.
Call 911 immediately if you or someone else is experiencing:
If you are unsure whether a situation is an emergency, it’s always safer to call 911 or come to the Emergency Department.
Location: Johnson County Healthcare Center, 497 West Lott Street, Buffalo, WY 82834
Emergency: Call 911
Hospital Main Line: 307-684-5521
Hours of Operation: Open 24/7, 365 days a year