Helena Regional Medical Center remains key health hub for Phillips County

Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena is the primary inpatient and outpatient hospital serving Helena-West Helena and all of Phillips County. The facility operates a 24/7 emergency department and offers diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, surgical care, women’s health, pediatrics, pulmonary and respiratory care, rehabilitation services, and wound care.

Located at 1801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, the hospital is a local point of access for urgent and ongoing medical needs. Residents can reach the main switchboard at +1 (870) 338-5800 for general inquiries. For current emergency department procedures, visiting hours, or the hospital’s own news and announcements, call that number or consult the hospital’s official website before making plans.

The hospital’s around-the-clock emergency services matter for Phillips County because timely access to emergency care can affect outcomes for heart attacks, strokes, severe injuries, and respiratory distress. Having local diagnostic imaging and laboratory services means some patients can receive evaluation and treatment without long trips to larger regional centers, saving time and easing transportation burdens faced by families across the Delta.

Helena Regional’s mix of services also supports routine and specialty care close to home. Women’s health and pediatrics provide primary and preventive care for mothers and children in a county where distance and transportation are frequent concerns. Pulmonary and respiratory care, along with wound care and rehabilitation, serve patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from surgery or injury, helping them remain in their communities rather than relocating for ongoing treatment.

The facility appears in regional hospital directories and business listings as the primary medical provider in the city and county, reinforcing its role as the local health hub. Local emergency medical services and clinics rely on the hospital for admissions and specialty consultations, making its operations central to the area’s health system.

What this means for Phillips County residents is practical: keep the hospital’s address and phone number on hand, and call ahead for specifics on visitor rules or emergency procedures when possible. As health needs evolve, the hospital remains the place to turn for urgent care and many specialty services, helping keep critical care and follow-up treatment within the community.