Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Rd · Des Moines, Iowa 50314-1597Broadlawns Medical Center is a public, county-owned hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa, providing comprehensive healthcare services to Polk County residents and surrounding communities. Established in 1924, it operates as a 200-bed acute care and teaching hospital, offering a wide range of primary care, specialty care, emergency services, and behavioral health programs. Broadlawns is recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and an Accredited Chest Pain Center, committed to accessible and high-quality patient-centered care.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level III
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Emergency Department treats pediatric emergencies; pediatricians on staff.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (515) 282-2200 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Broadlawns Medical Center's current wait.
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