Norton Healthcare continues its focus of expanding access to health care in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Additional emergency and diagnostic services are now available at Norton Medical Center in the Jeffersonville Commons shopping center, 2023 Mercy Way.

The new center, a $17 million investment, houses a full-service emergency department and a diagnostic center in approximately 15,000 square feet of space.

“Norton Healthcare is committed to increasing access to care for the residents of Jeffersonville and the surrounding communities,” said Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare. “The ability to access care close to home is especially important when emergency services are needed, and we are pleased that this facility includes a 24-hour emergency department.”

The emergency department has eight exam rooms — with the capability of converting one to a trauma bay if needed — a lab and access to adjoining diagnostic imaging. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no appointment necessary.

The diagnostic center offers X-ray, CT, ultrasound, screening 3D mammography and MRI. The diagnostic center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients can schedule an outpatient diagnostic imaging appointment by calling (812) 283-2405.

“Norton Medical Center provides convenient access, close parking and state-of-the-art equipment for patients who wish to receive emergency or imaging services outside of the traditional hospital setting,” said Kathleen S. Exline, DNP, R.N., interim chief administrative officer, Norton Clark Hospital.

Norton Medical Center includes a primary care office that also provides occupational medicine services for employers.

Soon, an outpatient behavioral health office will open at this location to help reach those in need of less-acute mental health care, including individual and group therapy.