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ELCH is a member of the Prime Healthcare Services (PHS) Foundation. The first hospital building was erected on Sixth Street at a cost of $25,000.

Opened Jan. 1, 1905, it had 52 beds in wards and 12 private rooms. The First Addition to the hospital was erected in 1911 on Fifth Street, followed by the Fireproof Addition (West Wing) in 1931. A major building program after W.W.II included the three-story North Wing (1954). The four-story Metsch-Harker Building behind the hospital was erected in 1964 for the nurse training program. A one-story addition to pediatrics and the employee cafeteria were added in 1966. The main hospital building, the six-story East Wing, was completed in 1977 at a cost of $11 million. A comprehensive $9 million renovation and construction project (1990-94) improved access, utilization and facilities. In 2005, as it celebrated its 100th Anniversary, the hospital broke ground for its new North-East Addition. Investing more than $18 million in capital funds, the hospital expanded its emergency room services with a modern facility that includes private patient rooms, trauma beds, dedicated lab and x-ray services, an ortho clinic, isolation rooms and decontamination capabilities. The new ER became fully functional in 2007. The new addition supports a rooftop helipad used to help transport patients to advanced trauma or specialty care facilities. The medical flight crew has direct elevator access to and from the emergency room so that patients can be transferred via air in rapid fashion. The new addition also houses the 4NE wing of 12 private patient rooms. Recent renovations made most of the rooms on the fourth and fifth floors (except for ICCU) into private patient rooms. The new rooms increase patient privacy and help improve infection control measures. East Liverpool City Hospital prides itself with its commitment of keeping current with technology and trends in healthcare. Its focus is on patient care and doing what best serves each one.

11/20/2025

We have a variety of services, and no appointment is needed. The Wellsville Clinic is here when you need us most! Walk Ins Welcome!

11/19/2025

Feeling your best matters, but pain can get in the way. Our Orthopedic Specialist Dr. James Shaer is dedicated in delivering expert joint, bone, and muscle care to keep you happy and active. Relief for your pain starts at East Liverpool City Hospital. Call Dr. Shaer today for an appointment!

11/19/2025

Join us in helping our East Palestine Way Station and neighbors this season! Please help our team at the East Palestine Clinic who is collecting non -perishable food items for a community food drive. Every donation makes a difference, and we are inviting everyone to help with a nonperishable item to support families right here in this community. Please drop your donations off at the new clinic at 79 West Main Street!

11/18/2025

East Liverpool City Hospital would like to join them to recognize November as National COPD Awareness month. Nearly 16 million people in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. ask your provider today to share the importance of early diagnosis, prevention measures, and ways to improve quality of life for patients living with this chronic lung condition.

11/17/2025

Join East Liverpool City Hospital as we partner with CCESC to engage on a campaign focused on increasing development assets among youth. This effort is designed to strengthen positive supports, build meaningful connections and foster skills that help young people thrive.
For more information go to https://www.ccesc.k12.oh.us/.

11/17/2025

New Location, Same Great Care! East Liverpool City Hospital is proud to announce a new location for our East Palestine Clinic! The East Palestine Clinic, a service of East Liverpool City Hospital has moved to 79 West Main Street. Right next to the Dollar Tree!

11/15/2025

Dr. Kara O’Karma, FACOG, is our newest GYN provider at East Liverpool City Hospital. With a passion for women’s health and a commitment to providing compassionate, personalized care. Dr. O’ Karma, FACOG specializes in guiding women through every stage of life from adolescence to menopause and beyond.
Her expertise, dedication and warm approach make her a wonderful addition to our community and our women’s health team of Dr. John Wright, and Heather Hissom, W.H.N.P. at 205 W. 6th Street, in East Liverpool. Call today and schedule your appointment at 330.385.9670!

11/14/2025

Join East Liverpool City Hospital as we raise awareness about diabetes prevention and management. Together we can make healthier choices and support those living with diabetes every day.

11/13/2025

East Liverpool City Hospital is honored to be recognized for our commitment to safety. Safety is at the heart of everything we do. This Leapfrog ‘A’ Safety Grade for the sixteenth time is a tremendous achievement, of which our community and staff should be proud. It reflects the dedication of the highest standard of care and ensuring a safe environment for our patients, staff, and community. We thank each of our team members for their constant focus to prioritizing patients and their safety.

11/11/2025

Join East Liverpool Health System as we celebrate the compassionate professionals who provide care, comfort, and support to patients in their homes. Your dedication makes a world of difference every day!

11/11/2025

Our healthcare team would like to honor our heroes and say Thank You to those that served! Happy Veterans Day from East Liverpool Health System! We honor all courageous service members, both past and present, on this Veterans Day and every day. Thank You all for your service!

11/11/2025

At East Liverpool City Hospital, we value our patients. Take care of your health and well-being with award winning compassionate care! Call 330-386-2982 for more information today!

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425 W 5th Street
East Liverpool, OH
43920

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http://www.elch.org/

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Established in 1905, East Liverpool City Hospital has sustained its heritage in providing health care services to the community it has served for more than 113 years. East Liverpool City Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality of health care by positioning the community and its patients at the center of the health care services it provides while staying up to date on the latest technological advancements in the health care industry.

This commitment to providing exceptional health care is evident by East Liverpool City Hospital’s recent national and regional health care awards and accreditations:

2018 IBM Watson Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation award

2018 Everest Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation award

2018 Leapfrog Grade “A” award for Top Patient Safety and the only “A” rated hospital in the region

2018 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence award

Top 5% of acute care hospitals reporting patient safety in the nation

2018 Healthgrades Five Star Rating award for: Treatment of Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Respiratory Failure

Accredited by the American College of Cardiology - Chest Pain Center

Accredited by the American College of Radiology - ACR

Accredited by the College of American Pathologists - CAP

These recent awards, continued focus on exceptional patient experience, and providing the highest quality of health care, represents East Liverpool Hospital's commitment to the community and the patients it serves.

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