New Beavercreek emergency center to host open house today

Members of the public can get a look at Miami Valley Hospital’s new Beavercreek emergency center during an open house Sunday.

The open house will take place at the emergency center located at 2400 Lakeview Drive from 2-4 p.m.

“Premier Health is pleased to expand access to emergency care and to bring the expertise and experience of Miami Valley Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center to Beavercreek and surrounding communities,” Barbara Johnson, chief operating officer of Premier Health said in a release. “Increasing access to emergency care in this growing community furthers our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.”

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The open house will include activites for children, cold treats, blood pressure screenings and raffle prizes.

CareFlight Air and Mobile Services will be on-hand and the Beavercreek Township Fire Department will provide child car seat inspections.

The new center features 12 emergency treatment rooms including two trauma bays, according to a release.

The center will offer 24-hour emergency care starting at 7 a.m. on Monday July 11.