How a Community Hospital Minutes Away Delivered Quick, Compassionate Care When It Mattered Most
When there’s no time to lose, having a trusted hospital close to home can make all the difference. For 6-year-old Stella Schultz of Jerseyville, IL, that difference was lifesaving. What started out as an ordinary day quickly turned into a medical emergency when Stella suddenly wasn’t acting like herself, prompting her parents to rush her to the nearby Emergency Department at Jersey Community Hospital.
JCH became the first critical link in her journey, where providers recognized her urgent need for a heart transplant. Our team was able to provide the immediate care she needed to stabilize her condition and prepare her for safe transport to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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Expertise and Compassion at Every Step
From the moment Stella arrived at the JCH Emergency Department, her care was in the hands of people who not only knew what to do, but cared deeply about her and her family.
- Emergency Room Team: The skilled ER doctors and nurses at JCH quickly diagnosed the severity of Stella’s condition and acted fast to stabilize her.
- Nursing: Dedicated nurses stood by her side, providing the moment-by-moment care she needed along with comfort to both Stella and her parents during the scariest moments of their lives.
- Flight Crew: Working seamlessly with Survival Flight – which provides 24/7 emergency helicopter services on the JCH campus – the JCH team ensured Stella was ready for a swift and safe journey to St. Louis for advanced treatment.
These teams represent the heart of JCH. Our highly trained professionals are ready to respond to any emergency with expertise and compassion.
Caring for Our Community Like Family
At JCH, we believe every person who comes through our doors is more than just a patient — they’re a neighbor, a friend, or a loved one. We’re proud to be the community hospital that can deliver exceptional care in life’s most urgent moments, and we’re honored to have been part of Stella’s journey toward healing.
Because at JCH, we don’t just care for patients. We care for our own.