Emergency Department
If you feel you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Steele Memorial Medical Center’s Emergency Department provides high-quality, comprehensive emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team is committed to delivering timely, evidence-based treatment for acute illnesses and injuries.
In 2017, Steele Memorial Medical Center achieved the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency (TSE) Level IV Trauma designation, signifying our capability to provide advanced trauma care, initiate immediate stabilization, and facilitate rapid transfer of critically injured patients to higher-level trauma centers when necessary. This designation, part of Idaho’s statewide TSE system, reflects our adherence to rigorous clinical protocols aimed at improving patient outcomes in time-sensitive emergencies, including trauma, stroke, and cardiac events.
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In October 2024, SMMC earned the Level II STEMI Trauma Certification, a distinction recognizing our expertise in the identification and rapid treatment of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI)—a severe form of heart attack requiring immediate intervention. This certification affirms our commitment to advanced cardiac care, ensuring timely diagnosis, initiation of life-saving treatments, and expedited coordination with specialized cardiovascular facilities when necessary.
Our Emergency Department is staffed by board-certified physicians and highly trained nurses with extensive experience in emergency medicine and trauma care. Our team maintains advanced certifications, including:
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)
For patients requiring a higher level of care, we coordinate seamless transfers via ground or air transport to tertiary medical centers.
Steele Memorial Medical Center provides emergency medical care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
Meet Our Emergency Department Physicians
Dr. Sean Rees, who joined Steele Memorial Medical Center in 2021, is a highly accomplished emergency room physician with over 25 years of experience. Raised in Moscow, Idaho, he pursued his medical education at Oregon Health & Science University and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at New York University. Dr. Rees is board certified in Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of both the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. An esteemed educator and author, he has contributed extensively to emergency medicine literature and serves as a professor at the Resuscitation Leadership Academy. Outside of work, Dr. Rees is an avid outdoorsman and active member of the Lost Trail Ski Patrol. He brings unparalleled expertise and passion to the SMMC team and the community he serves.
Dr. Lauren Juliano is a highly skilled emergency room physician at Steele Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Juliano holds a degree in Movement Science from the University of Michigan and earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Detroit Medical Center – Detroit Receiving Hospital, followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Prisma Health Upstate. Her passion for wilderness medicine led to a fellowship with the Wilderness Medicine Society. Outside of work, Dr. Juliano is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, and exploring national parks. She also loves experimenting in the kitchen and traveling to discover new cuisines.
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Dr. Christopher “Chris” Engdahl is a board-certified family medicine specialist who has served as an Emergency Medicine and Walk-In Clinic provider at Steele Memorial Medical Center since 2023. He earned his medical degree from Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, and has extensive experience working with underserved populations in rural Maine and New Mexico. His practice focuses on emergency, hospital, and urgent care medicine, and he is also passionate about medical education. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys wildlife photography, outdoor activities, fitness, and exploring the world of coffee.