CARE AVAILABLE 24/7
Our rapid response time allows us to initiate your care quickly and our triage protocols enable us to begin your care within minutes, whether trauma, a heart attack or a stroke. We have passed the rigorous training and evaluation process to become a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center (PSC). Emergency services provided include:
- Stabilization of critical patients
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses
- Trauma and stroke intervention
- Mental health crisis support
We are a Level IV Trauma Center. Our services include a full range of diagnostic tests including blood tests, X-rays, EKG and CT scans, ultrasound, MRI and telehealth services, including neurology, psychology and pediatric care.
If the emergency physician determines that you need inpatient care, we have a hospitalist on campus 24/7 to admit and care for patients who require medical, surgical or intensive care.
SHOULD YOU GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM?
Here are a few of the conditions that are medical emergencies:
- Bleeding that won’t stop or a large open wound.
- Broken bones or dislocated joints
- Deep cuts that require stitches
- Difficulty speaking, altered mental status or confusion.
- Falls with injury or while taking blood thinning medications.
- Head and/or eye injuries
- High fevers or fevers with rash
- Intestinal bleeding
- Loss of balance or fainting
- Loss of vision
- Newborn baby with a fever
- Persistent chest pain, especially if it radiates to your arm or jaw or is accompanied by sweating, vomiting or shortness of breath.
- Persistent shortness of breath or wheezing
- Repeated vomiting
- Seizures without a previous diagnosis of epilepsy
- Serious burns
- Severe flu or cold symptoms
- Severe heart palpitations
- Severe pain, particularly in the abdomen or starting halfway down the back.
- Stroke symptoms (weakness, numbness, dizziness, and difficulty speaking)
- Sudden testicular pain and swelling
- Sudden, severe headache
- Vaginal bleeding with pregnancy
- Weakness or paralysis
