Emergency Medicine
Expert care for emergencies
People experiencing medical emergencies rely on our emergency medicine expertise for immediate, lifesaving care. Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room for urgent issues such as chest pain, dizziness, heavy bleeding, loss of consciousness, trouble breathing or speaking, or severe abdominal pain.
Our dedicated emergency medicine doctors, nurses, and staff have specialized training to manage all types of emergencies. We are committed to providing safe, effective treatment when it’s most needed.
Our approach to emergency medicine
Arrival: When you arrive, you will provide your ID and insurance information. Visit the ER location page for details about parking and directions.
Triage and assessment: A nurse will evaluate your symptoms to determine urgency. You may be asked to wait or taken directly to a treatment area, where a provider will review your symptoms and medical history.
During your visit: Your care may include diagnostic tests such as blood work or imaging. After results are reviewed, you may be treated and discharged, seen by a specialist, or admitted. If discharged, you will receive follow-up instructions and referrals if needed.
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1 if you experience:
- Active labor or pregnancy complications
- Asthma flare
- Chest pain
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Head injury with loss of consciousness
- Heatstroke or hypothermia
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Stroke symptoms (numbness or sudden weakness, slurred speech)
- Overdose or poisoning
- Persistent fever
- Seizures
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe burns, dehydration, or allergic reactions
- Shortness of breath
- Suicidal thoughts or feelings
- Any sudden or severe symptoms that could be life-threatening
Express care is recommended for non-critical conditions, such as:
- Minor injuries like sprains or small fractures
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Mild allergic reactions or rashes
Find an express care location near you
Our virtual care providers can evaluate and treat many conditions remotely, including:
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Minor rashes, allergies, or infections
- Mild stomach upset or headaches
Related conditions and treatments
- Anaphylaxis
- Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Head Trauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Concussion
- Head Injury
- Head Injury in Children
- Head Injury (Child)
- Hypothermia
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma
- Accidental Ingestion
- Buckle (Torus) Fracture of an Arm
- Bruises
- Bruises (Contusions)
- Abrasions
- Cat Bite
- Abdominal Injury
- Chemical Poisoning
- Poisoning
- Puncture Wound
- Giving Emergency Nasal Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Infant CPR and AED Use
- Burn Emergencies
- Animal Bite
- Snakebites
- Heat Exhaustion
- Chemical Inhalation
- Wound Care
- Alcohol Ingestion
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