South Central Health is anchored by Wishek Hospital, a 24-bed critical access hospital and level 5 trauma center that has served the region for more than 70 years and employs approximately 100 people, making it one of the largest local employers and the area’s dominant healthcare organization. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care supported by eEmergency technology, 24-hour urgent care, acute inpatient care, skilled and intermediate swing-bed care, respite care and around-the-clock ambulance services. Diagnostic capabilities include CT scans, onsite laboratory services, EKG, X-ray, IV infusion therapy and 3D mammography, while scheduled mobile units bring ultrasound services three times per week, cardiac stress tests every two weeks and nuclear medicine every two weeks to the community. Rural health clinics extend primary care, health and wellness services across the surrounding region, ensuring residents across multiple communities can access coordinated care close to home. Outpatient services include minor surgical procedures, pediatric care, physical therapy, dietary consultation, bone density scans, sleep studies and social services consultation.
