Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) embodies the best of rural medicine—where modern resources meet hometown values. Located in northeast Georgia, this 25-bed critical access hospital is a healthcare cornerstone for Elbert County and surrounding areas. More than a facility, EMH is deeply integrated into the region’s identity and wellbeing.
Inside EMH, a close-knit clinical team collaborates under purpose-driven leadership supported by modern technology and a values-based culture. Governed by the Elberton-Elbert County Hospital Authority, EMH maintains transparency through monthly public board meetings in the Charles W. Ruff Conference Room.
Physicians benefit from the hospital’s manageable scale and advanced infrastructure. Two ORs, a dedicated endoscopy suite, seven pre/post-op beds, and a three-bay PACU support efficient surgical flow. Tools like the 1.5T MRI, 80-slice CT, Stryker 4K Tower, and full-spectrum ultrasound enable precise, data-driven decisions.
EMH’s technology backbone includes AthenaHealth for clinic operations and CPSI for inpatient care, both enhanced with remote access and staff-supported documentation. Your workflow is respected, and your clinical focus remains front and center.
EMH is driven by a clear mission: “Providing exceptional and compassionate healthcare to our community.” Its vision to become the provider of choice is achieved through six guiding values:
Under the direction of CEO Tyler Taylor and CNO Tonya Chitwood, RN, the hospital’s collaborative leadership team supports physician autonomy and a healthy workplace culture. Informatics, HR, and department heads work in sync to remove barriers and boost satisfaction.
The Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has raised philanthropic support since 1995 through events like Picnic in the Park & Duck Derby, Casino Night, and the Jimmy Johnson Memorial Golf Classic. These contributions support capital improvements, patient programs, and community initiatives—all with transparency and donor alignment.
