The Emergency Department at St. John's Regional Medical Center is open around the clock to treat serious injuries or dangerous symptoms. We are staffed with specially trained physicians, nurses, technicians, and other support staff - each committed to providing you with high-quality care when you need it most.

Emergency services include:

• Board-certified doctors and registered nurses trained in emergency medicine.
  
  
• A dedicated triage area: Our private three triage rooms allow our care team to bring services, such as blood draws and electrocardiogram checks, to a patient in one sitting, instead of transporting the patient from the lobby back to a dedicated area for each service. Patients benefit from services like bedside registration to minimize delays and make their visits as pleasant as possible. 
  
  
• 24-hour on-site access to state-of-the-art digital diagnostic imaging equipment. We offer CT scans, an in-department x-ray suite, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging services around the clock. Our certified radiologists are on staff review tests during an emergency.
  
  
• On-site testing: We complete all of your testing, including laboratory and imaging tests, right at the hospital, so we can get the answers we need and plan your treatment.
  
  
• STEMI Heart Attack Center: This STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) designation means we are equipped with the technology to treat heart attacks quickly and our staff has been especially trained on how to care for heart attack patients.
  
  
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center: We have been designated as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare Healthcare—the highest level of certification a hospital can achieve for quality care and patient safety. This prestigious accomplishment reflects our consistency and specialized ability to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases.

The emergency room, or ER, is a hospital service where people can seek immediate help for serious injuries or illnesses that can’t be managed or treated at home, in a doctor’s office, or at an urgent care facility. 

Head to an emergency room if you feel that you require immediate medical attention, including symptoms such as:

• Change in mental status, such as unusual behavior, confusion or difficulty walking or talking
• Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
• Fainting
• Coughing or vomiting blood

Click on the link below to find some helpful information on when you should go to the ER.

The best way to deal with the ER is to simply know what to expect. Here's what you can expect from a typical emergency room visit:

• Wait Times: Cases are given priority based on the severity, so if you have a less urgent condition, you will probably need to wait longer. While you wait, you'll be asked to complete health care documents and forms.  
  
  
• Treatment and Testing: When it's your turn to be seen, a triage nurse will review your medical history and ask for information about your allergies, medications you're taking, past surgeries, or medical conditions. Your vital signs and a brief rundown of your symptoms will also be obtained. Depending on your severity, you may be asked to return to the waiting area or be placed in the triage area or exam room. As part of the exam, you may need blood tests or imaging tests to check for certain diseases or conditions. It can take an hour or more to get your results, depending on the number of tests and the number of patients ahead of you.
  
  
• Ongoing Care: The average wait time to see a physician varies on time of day,  and other factors. Depending on your circumstance, you may be admitted for immediate care, observation, or be discharge. 
  
  
• Discharge: Before you're discharged from the emergency room, you and your physician will discuss test results, a treatment plan, follow-up instructions with your primary physician, and, if needed, a referral to a specialist. You will also receive paperwork and any necessary drug prescriptions.