Emergency Services at Memorial Hospital

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the highly trained medical professionals in the Emergency Department are here for your peace of mind. From cuts and broken bones to a life-threatening event, our staff is ready and trained to help.

When you arrive in the Emergency Department, we utilize a triage system which allows those with the greatest need to be seen and treated first.

The Emergency Department works efficiently with all ambulance services, and acts as the medical resource hospital for local EMS providers.

Reasons you definitely need to consider coming to see us (and possibly calling the ambulance to bring you) include:

• Chest pain or pressure
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Sudden or severe pain
• Coughing or vomiting blood
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Sudden dizziness, weakness, or changes in vision
• Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain
• Changes in mental status, such as confusion, or loss of consciousness
• Large open wounds
• Major burns
• Spinal injuries
• Severe head injury
• Trauma (e.g., car accident, skiing crash)

You might see us with any of the following troubles:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Mild asthma attacks
• Minor infections
• Small cuts
• Sore throats
• Rashes
• Minor burns
• Urinary tract infections
• Pelvic infections