Jackson Purchase Medical Center Update – December 13

Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) continues to respond to the community’s healthcare needs and is sharing this update to educate our community on hospital operations and community resources in the aftermath of Friday’s storm.

Care for storm victims:

In the immediate hours following the storm, JPMC saw 85 patients from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday - the majority of whom had suffered storm-related injuries. Of these patients, the majority were treated and released from the Emergency Department. Nine of the patients were admitted to the hospital, while five were transferred to other facilities. As of 2 p.m. today, seven of these patients remain hospitalized at JPMC in stable condition. To date, JPMC has cared for more than 100 patients, who have suffered storm-related injuries.

Hospital and clinic operations:

While several hospital-affiliated clinics have had to close due to power outages, the Emergency Department remains open and fully operational with backup power to address emergent needs, and outpatient surgical procedures continued as planned today. For the latest status of hospital departments and medical group clinics, click here.   

Given the damage to the water supply for the county, one of the hospital’s greatest challenges has been ensuring there is enough fresh water to keep the hospital running. We are grateful this has been addressed by our parent company, LifePoint Health, which sent water tankers that can continue to be refilled as well as a large generator that can power the hospital. Currently, we have enough water to care for our patients, and more is on the way.

We continue to be amazed by the strength of our team members who are working hard to care for our patients while they are also navigating their own personal challenges associated with this storm.

Community resources:

In addition to responding to immediate patient needs, we are determining how we can help address other important health needs – such as ensuring that patients with chronic conditions have access to the essential medications they need.

Earlier today, a mobile clinic was set up in the Lowe’s parking lot (1208C Paris Road, Mayfield) by JPMC’s sister facility Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in coordination with the Graves County EOC and Graves County Health Department. The clinic is able to provide first aid, care for sick visits, medication refills, testing for flu, strep and COVID-19. The clinic is staffed by three clinical providers and is accepting walk in patients from morning to evening, closing with the Graves County curfew. 

We want to recognize and thank our courageous first responders and EMS personnel for everything they are doing to respond to this devastating event. We deeply appreciate their partnership in caring for patients and serving our community. The road ahead for our community is long, and we know our community will continue to need support and prayers.

Please continue to check the hospital’s website at JacksonPurchase.com and Facebook page for additional updates.