Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb

Care teams at Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb and ER in Smithville, TN, delivers testing and care for your everyday health needs.

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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb in Smithville, Tennessee, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb is a destination for specialty care — including heart, orthopedics and women’s health. We provide onsite imaging, lab tests and rehabilitation services. Learn more about our services and programs by clicking on the departments tab at the top of this page.

Excellence in heart care

Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb has received Chest Pain certification from The Joint Commission. 

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Public Notice

Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding through the Tennessee Emergency Management (TEMA), as a sub-recipient. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and to provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.

PROPOSED WORK AND PURPOSE: Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb respectfully requests funds to upgrade the generator. Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb will take ownership and be responsible for post-project site maintenance and inspections.

Information regarding the proposed location of this project is detailed below:

LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK:

Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb
520 W Main St
Smithville, TN 37166

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with the proposed project and wishing to comment on this project may submit written comments to Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb 520 W Main St Smithville, TN 37166 ATTN: Medxcel Facilities Management. Any comments received will be reviewed by Ascension Saint Thomas and forwarded to the
State of Tennessee and FEMA.

APPLICANT CONTACTS:

Katie Brymer
National Manager, Programs and Grants
Emergency Management, Safety, and Environment of Care
Medxcel
(Cell) 512-924-8548
Katie.brymer@medxcel.com