Contact Us Directions Clinic Hours Menu Emergency/Trauma 24/7 emergency care Our Emergency Department provides 24-hour physician coverage, and is supported by 24-hour radiology, laboratory and respiratory therapy services. Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is designated a Level IV Trauma Center by the State of Colorado. We are part of a statewide trauma system that must meet the strict requirements necessary to provide specific in-house services to treat trauma patients. Phone: (719) 530-2250 Manager/Trauma Coordinator: (719) 530-2243 Emergency: Dial 911 Fax: (719) 530-2254 24/7 Emergency Care Our Providers Victor Adan, MD Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center VIEW PROFILE Erin Arnett, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Emergency Medicine Emergency Department 719-530-2250 VIEW PROFILE Brittany A. Collins, PA-C Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus VIEW PROFILE Stewart Irving, FNP-C,DNP Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Family Medicine (Board Certified), Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus 719-530-2250 VIEW PROFILE Kendall Lee, MD Emergency Medicine (Board Certified) Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus VIEW PROFILE Patrick Miller, MD Laboratory/Pathology, Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus VIEW PROFILE Richard Ruiter, MD Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus VIEW PROFILE Joshua Visitacion, MD Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus VIEW PROFILE John Wierdsma, DO Emergency Medicine Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus VIEW PROFILE When to seek emergency service We have found that one of the biggest roadblocks to critical care access is people’s hesitation as to whether or not their situation is an emergency. Time is of the essence in these situations, and deciding whether or not you need a hospital costs valuable seconds. It is recommended that you take a first aid class so that you can better spot signs of an emergency and take action right away. Below are indicators you should seek emergency care: Profuse bleeding that will not stop Suicidal feelings Acute stomach pain Sudden blurred vision Fainting or blacking out Difficulty walking Chest pains and/or difficulty breathing Slurred speech or difficulty speaking Sudden sense of confusion Call 911 immediately at the first sign of one of these emergent symptoms. By taking an ambulance, rather than driving yourself, the patient can receive emergency care on the way to the hospital. Please note: The HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center offers a Walk-in Clinic Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., for non-emergent care. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and pricing is the same as during the clinic’s regular business hours. For clinic prices and all pricing info, please call (719) 530-2475. Price transparency In an effort to help you understand your healthcare options and the cost of care, we are providing information about pricing in the HRRMC Emergency Department. These prices do not include any additional services, such as blood tests or imaging tests that may be ordered for you. Your final bill will include charges for the actual services provided for you. HRRMC Emergency Department Facility Charge (Level of care is based on patient acuity and the resources needed to care for that patient) Level 1 - $245 Level 2 - $360 Level 3 - $438 Level 4 - $519 Level 5 - $623 HRRMC Emergency Department Physician Charge: Level 1 - $171 Level 2 - $231 Level 3 - $382 Level 4 - $554 Level 5 - $801 Disclaimer If you are covered by health insurance, please contact your health insurer to determine accurate information about your financial responsibility for a particular service provided at our facility. If you are not covered by health insurance, please contact our Financial Counselors at (719) 530-2475 to discuss payment options, as posted prices may not reflect the actual amount of your financial responsibility. Our patients can be assured that we are able to quickly and efficiently evaluate and provide care. Patients who are severely injured are stabilized at HRRMC for transfer to Level I and Level II Trauma Centers, with which we have established transfer contracts. Helicopter transfers to advanced trauma centers in Denver and Colorado Springs are provided by REACH Air Medical Services, which has a local base in Chaffee County. Fixed-wing transfers are supplied by several flight services. Ground transport is provided by Chaffee County EMS and other EMS agencies as needed. Where should I go for care? Not sure what clinic you should go to? HRRMC has created the chart below to help you choose the appropriate level of care needed for a number of different conditions. This chart will help you to choose the most affordable and accessible option. (Click here for chart image) Locations Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - Main Campus Hospital 1000 Rush Drive Salida, CO 81201 (719) 530-2200 1 / 1 VIEW ALL Services Allergy & Immunology Anesthesia Services Audiology Cardiology Cardiopulmonary Services Center for Breast Health Chemotherapy & Infusion Dermatology Dialysis Ear Nose & Throat ENT Emergency/Trauma Family Birthing Center Family Medicine Gastroenterology Gynecology Home Health & Hospice Hospitalist Program ICU Imaging Integrative Medicine Internal Medicine Laboratory Medical Surgical Care Nephrology Neurology Neurosurgery Obstetrics & Nursery Oncology & Hematology Orthopedics Pain Management Pharmacy Psychiatry Pulmonology Rehabilitation Sleep Medicine Surgical Services Swing Bed Program Telehealth Services Urology How can we help you? 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