Welcome to Dyersburg Regional Medical Center and Dyersburg, Tennessee!

INTRODUCTION
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center is a 225-bed facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Settled in upper west Tennessee, DRMC provides healthcare services to a service area in excess of 150,000.  Over the past 4 years, Dyersburg has experienced phenomenal growth. 

Here’s a look at our latest stats:
o On January 24th, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center was named 2008 Business of the Year at the annual Chamber of Commerce Community Banquet. 
o 18% increase in ED visits in 2007 over 2006.
o More residents in our primary service area naming DRMC their hospital of choice.
o Since 2005, steadily increased our market share in our primary market area from 47% to 54%.  This trend speaks volumes about the highly skilled, compassionate people who provide care to our patients. 
o In order to better serve the patients in our primary service area, DRMC will soon open a cardiac cath lab.
The future is definitely bright at DRMC.

THE HOSPITAL
• 24-hour emergency care
• Physician Specialties
o Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, ENT, Gastroenterology, o Urology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Nephrology, Pathology, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists
• Hospital Services
o Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, Respiratory Care, Physical Therapy, Home Health, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Ambulance Service, Wound Care Center, Outpatient Diagnostics, and Volunteer Services.
o Specialized diagnostics tools include complete radiology services: Radiographics, CT Scan, MRI, Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation, Mammography, and Clinical and Anatomical Laboratories.
o Number of primary care/referring physicians in service area
 34 on both active and courtesy staff

THE COUNTY
In September, 2006, Dyer County was certified as a "Level III Three Star Community" by the State of Tennessee, only one in three communities in west Tennessee to reach this achievement.  Dyersburg was also recently named one of the top twenty Micropolitan cities by Site Selection magazine.

THE COMMUNITY
Dyersburg, TN is in the western part of the state, 74 miles north of Memphis and 40 miles northwest of Jackson, TN.  Dyersburg is a vibrant community in the heart of Dyer County.  There are over 90,000 people in our primary service area, with 20,000 of those living in the city of Dyersburg.  Dyersburg offers some wonderful amenities, such as The Farms Country Club with a challenging 18 hole golf course, swimming pool and clubhouse.  Reelfoot Lake is also located less than 30 minutes away.  For those looking for a more relaxed pace of life, but close to a major city, Dyersburg, TN is a great place to call home.  The school systems in Dyersburg are also excellent.  The Dyersburg Municipal Airport provides charter and air taxi service 24 hours a day. Additionally, the Memphis International Airport, only 78 miles to the south on U.S. 51, provides commercial air travel service.

A thriving community, Dyersburg combines the peace and quiet available in a small southern town
along with a progressive and community-minded attitude.

EDUCATION
Both the Dyersburg and Dyer County school systems have held the Tennessee Governor's A+ Award for community commitment to excellence in education from 1991 until the award was discontinued in 1995.

Dyersburg High School recently received Bronze recognition from U. S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools.

The Dyersburg City School System:
o Two elementary, one middle, and one high school
o Combined enrollment of 3,442 students.
o Teacher/student ratio in kindergarten through grade three is less than 20:1.
o Dyersburg High School was named National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2006.

The Dyer County School System:
o Seven elementary, two middle, and one high school
o Combined enrollment of more than 3,200 students.
o Teacher/student ratio is 21/1.

The First Presbyterian Christian School:
o Private school, Christian based
o Mission of "nurturing children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord,"
o Offers grades kindergarten through grade 8.

Institutes of Higher Learning in the immediate area:
o Dyersburg State Community College,
o The Tennessee Technology Center at Newbern,
o The University of Tennessee at Memphis and
o The University of Tennessee at Martin.
o Additionally, there are five other Universities within a one hour commute.  Each institution offers a variety of courses and degrees ranging from vocational and technical training to nursing, education, business, and engineering degrees.

RECREATION
The terrain in and around Dyersburg, and west Tennessee in general, is composed of gently rolling land with picturesque hills and valleys. Dyersburg is a benefactor of the climate of the American South. Summertime is not limited by the calendar; swimming-degree days come in early to mid-May and last into October. Gardeners appreciate the long growing season, which stretches from late March into mid-November and consists of an average of 236 frost-free days. Spring comes earlier in the South bringing glorious greening to the abundance of foliage in Tennessee. Fall stays later, extending warm days and crisp nights, all with a backdrop of the colorful changing of the leaves. Winters are mild and relatively short with little or no snow. Precipitation comes mostly as rainfall, but a surprise cold snap could allow someone to awaken to an unexpected blanket of nighttime snowfall. With an abundance of lakes, rivers, and wildlife areas, Tennessee is the perfect home for outdoor enthusiasts. Dyersburg is perched at the door of Reelfoot Lake and Wildlife Refuge. Water sports, fishing and wildlife appreciation are popular forms of recreation in the area.

We would love to share our opportunity with you!