Fully modern, 24-hour emergency room care is available at The Galena-Stauss hospital. In conjunction with Galena Medical Associates Clinic and Galena Health Clinic, The Galena-Stauss Hospital provides easy access to quality medical services.

The Galena-Stauss Hospital & Healthcare Center (GSHHC) is comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital with an attached medical office building, a 57-bed skilled nursing facility, a 24-apartment assisted living center, an adult day care center, and a physical therapy and fitness center. GSHHC operates as a not-for-profit, municipal corporation hospital district and is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Jo Daviess County Board of Directors. The hospital offers laboratory service, x-ray, ultrasound, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical and speech therapies. In addition, orthopedic and urology specialists from Dubuque hospitals travel to Galena each month.

The Galena-Stauss Nursing Care Facility houses a 57-bed, long-term skilled nursing home. An assisted- living facility composed of 12 apartments accommodates those in need of more independent nursing care. The campus also includes an adult daycare program.

Another community health care option is the Galena Health Clinic, an affiliate of the 158-bed Finley Hospital in Dubuque, which offers an alternative to the hospital through comprehensive services. Furthermore, the Galena Medical Associates Clinic collaborates with GSHHC to provide more complete laboratory and ancillary services. The Medical Associates Clinic developed the tri-state's first health maintenance organization, Medical Associates Health Plans. Emphasizing health promotion and early detection of illness, Medical Associates Health Plans brings a full range of health benefits to area employers as well as to Medicare enrollees in eastern Iowa, southwest Wisconsin and northwest Illinois. Medical Associates Clinic is also involved with community health education, promoting and hosting monthly programs on a variety of issues.

Together with ambulance stations in Elizabeth, Hanover and Galena, these medical facilities provide emergency services to all of Jo Daviess County.