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.
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.