Parkridge Health System announces plans to bring freestanding emergency room to Dade County, Georgia
Chattanooga, TN (July 31, 2026) – Parkridge Health System, part of HCA Healthcare, today announced its plans to apply for a Certificate of Need with the Georgia Office of Health Planning and the Department of Community Health to establish a new $18 million freestanding emergency department in Trenton, GA. The proposed Parkridge Dade ER will be located close to the corner of US Highway 11 and Highway 136 West, expanding access to emergency care for residents in Dade County and surrounding communities.
The Parkridge Dade ER will operate as a satellite location of Parkridge Health System’s main emergency department providing 24/7 emergency care for patients of all ages. The facility will feature:
- 11 treatment rooms, including a trauma room
- On-site laboratory services
- Advanced imaging services
- Central nurses’ station
- Clinical support spaces
“The opportunity to serve the Trenton and Dade County community is an exciting milestone for our health system,” said Chris Cosby, president and chief executive officer of Parkridge Health System. “As our communities continue to grow, we remain committed to expanding access to exceptional healthcare where it’s needed most. We look forward to becoming a trusted healthcare partner in Dade County by providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care close to home.”…