Emergency Department
If you feel you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
When you are injured in an accident or experiencing symptoms that require immediate care, Steele Memorial Medical Center's emergency department is here for you 24 hours a day/365 days a year. We are committed to providing high-quality emergency care in an efficient and timely manner.
In 2017, Steele Memorial Medical Center achieved the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Level IV Trauma designation. SMMC Emergency Department staffs board-certified physicians and highly-trained nurses who have logged countless hours of medical education and trauma certifications. All team members have certifications including ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and TNCC (Trauma Nurse Certified).
In the event of critical injuries requiring treatment at a more comprehensive trauma facility, patients may be transferred via ambulance, helicopter, or airplane.
Patients with medical emergencies are treated without regard to their ability to pay.
Meet Our Emergency Department Physicians
Dr. Sean Rees
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
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.
