The emergency room is for life threatening emergencies — the staff and equipment are there to provide life-saving care for severe cases. For life-threatening medical situations, you can call 911 or visit an emergency room. Most hospital emergency rooms are open 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

The ER is the correct destination if you or a loved one is experiencing:

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• A severe injury or major trauma, including a severe cut or burn

• Overdose

• Stroke or heart attack

• Loss of consciousness

• A seizure

• Difficulty breathing

• Trouble speaking

• Dizziness and loss of coordination

• A head injury

• Broken bones that puncture the skin

• Heavy bleeding

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Please Note:

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Urgent care services are not a replacement for primary care. When you need routine medical care your primary care doctor should always be your first option. They know you best and will ensure that your care is consistent. However, urgent care and the ER are available to you for those times when you are experiencing more sudden or serious medical conditions.

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