Southern Ohio Medical Center
1805 27th St · Portsmouth, Ohio 45662Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 222-bed, non-profit community hospital located in Portsmouth, Ohio. Founded in 1966, SOMC is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, advanced cancer care, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, women's health, and robotic surgery. Recognized for its commitment to patient safety and quality, SOMC has received numerous awards, including Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and top ratings from Healthgrades and The Leapfrog Group. It serves as a vital hub for healthcare, focusing on community wellness and advanced medical technology.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Emergency Department treats pediatric patients, but not a dedicated children's hospital or separate pediatric ER unit.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, comprehensive Heart & Vascular services, including interventional cardiology
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (740) 356-5000 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 Southern Ohio Medical Center's current wait.
Help Us Keep This Page Up to Date
Rate your visit or report updated hospital and doctor details.
Social Media
No social media links have been added yet.
📢Hospital Updates
Submit operational updates, announcements, or notices about this hospital.
Updates are reviewed by our team before being published. All submissions require a source URL from a trusted source.
Found an Error?
Help us keep this information accurate. If you notice any incorrect details, please submit a correction request.