Emergency Department

Emergency Department

Call 911 if you

  • Fainted
  • Have severe chest pain
  • Have a severe injury
  • Have shortness of breath
  • Have severe bleeding
  • Signs of a stroke

When in doubt, it's better to call. The 911 telecommunicator will need to know your exact location and phone number.

We are fully staffed 24 hours a day by physicians, nurses, and ambulance personnel trained in emergency care. We handle routine emergencies and complex medical, surgical, and trauma care. We are located on the upper level of the hospital and have a three-bed trauma room and five private exam rooms.

New London Hospital Visitor Guidelines
Effective August 12, 2024

New Hampshire communities are seeing an increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19.  New London Hospital asks you to help us keep our patients and staff safe by observing the following guidelines:

  • Please do not visit our patients if you have any symptoms of illness that could be contagious, including cold symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or headache; even if you think they are due to allergies or other causes. Take a COVID-19 home test if you can.
  • If you have tested negative for COVID-19 and still have mild symptoms, please wear a mask and practice good hand hygiene. 
  • If you have COVID-19, please wait 10 days before visiting. In some cases, a close family member may be critical to a patient’s safety or well-being and special strategies may be necessary. The patient’s nurse can talk with you about the options available.
  • We encourage visitors to wear masks in our buildings.  Handwashing is important for everyone.

The safety of our patients, their support person and our staff are of upmost importance in our Emergency Department. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Warning signs of a heart attack

  • Chest discomfort: An uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back
  • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, such as the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
  • Shortness of breath or other signs: Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea/vomiting, or light-headedness

If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911 right away and follow the instructions of the 911 telecommunicator. Important life-saving treatment is started by the EMS team on the scene. Driving yourself, or having someone drive you, delays treatment and puts you at risk.

Warning signs of a stroke

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Abrupt onset of confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  • Sudden double vision or trouble with vision
  • Abrupt onset of dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden severe headache

If you think you are having a stroke, call 911 right away. Important life-saving treatment is started by the EMS team on the scene. Driving yourself, or having someone drive you, delays treatment and puts you at risk.