Portal Financial Resources Find an ER Services ... Hospital & ER Safety Here For Emergencies Your Safe Care is Our Priority A Community Built on Safety We remain committed to safe, quality care as always, and we want you to feel confident coming to our hospitals. We take precautions to separate COVID-19 patients and ensure a safe environment for treating non-COVID-19 emergencies, chronic conditions and new or worsening symptoms. Commitment from our hospital staff We understand that you may be concerned about COVID-19 when coming to our hospitals. Rest assured, our staff is taking every precaution to keep you and your loved ones safe. Evaluating patients and teams when entering the hospital Keeping potential COVID-19 patients separated from other patients Increasing precautions for infection prevention Pre-screening patients with scheduled care multiple times as well as day of the care Providing access to testing with quick turnaround for patients that meet COVID-19 testing criteria Training staff with timely safety measures Wearing masks and other protective gear to prevent contact and spread of germs When to come to the ER Please – don’t delay care if you or a loved one have symptoms that are best evaluated in an emergency room, which may include: Broken bones and dislocated joints Chest pains Concussion/fainting Confusion/change in mental state Digestive problems, especially sudden, severe stomach pain, coupled with nausea and vomiting Facial lacerations Fever with a rash Head or eye injury Intense back pain with numbness, weakness and fever Muscle strain, when tied to the inability to walk, fever or an open wound Seizures Serious burns Severe cuts that may require stitches Severe non-COVID-19 cold or flu symptoms Shortness of breath Vaginal bleeding with pregnancy Signs of a heart attack Chest pain or discomfort Upper body discomfort, such as arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach Difficulty breathing Cold sweat, nausea, lightheaded Especially for women – difficulty breathing, nausea/vomiting, back or jaw pain Signs of a stroke B – Balance – Is there a loss of balance, coordination or trouble walking? E – Eyes – Is it difficult to see in one or both eyes? F – Face – When the person smiles, does one side of the face droop? A – Arms – Does one arm drift down when the person raises both arms? S – Speech – Is speech strange or slurred? T – Time – Don’t wait to call 9-1-1 if you see any of the above signs When to call 911 Call 911 for an ambulance for certain emergencies such as a heart attack or stroke. Paramedics can often begin delivering life-savings treatment on the way to the hospital. Also call 911 if you’re unsure whether to drive yourself. Your safety is our highest priority. Emergency Room Services Emergency Room Locations Senior ER Tidewatch Emergency Department When to Go to an ER Hospital & ER Safety Emergency Healthy Living About News Contact Health Professionals Careers Healthy Living Call Now (833) 383-3744 Follow Us Disclaimers Privacy Policy Terms of Use Notice of Privacy Practices Accessibility Statement Sitemap Nondiscrimination Notice and Language Assistance Services ©2016-2021 TH Medical · All Rights Reserved