CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs - Emergency Room

The ER is for serious or life-threatening conditions like chest pain, stroke symptoms, difficulty breathing, severe injuries or uncontrollable bleeding. For less severe issues like minor cuts, sprains or colds, urgent care may be more appropriate.

If you experience any life-threatening symptoms, a trip to the emergency room is necessary. These include:

• Shortness of breath

• Chest pain

• Loss of consciousness

• Sudden changes in speech

• Trauma

• Excessive bleeding

If you think you may be experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. You can request that they take you to the CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Emergency Room.

No appointment is necessary. Our ER operates 24/7, providing care for emergencies whenever they arise.

Bring a photo ID, insurance card, a list of medications and any relevant medical records. If needed, bring someone who can help provide information about your condition.

Yes, our ER has specially trained teams for heart and trauma care, ensuring rapid diagnosis and treatment when time is critical.

A Level II trauma center provides comprehensive care for severely injured patients. While it may not have the same research and residency program requirements as a Level I trauma center, it offers 24/7 access to trauma surgeons, specialists, and critical care resources.

Level II trauma centers handle a wide range of serious injuries, including:

• Severe fractures

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Internal bleeding

• Spinal cord injuries

• Penetrating injuries (gunshot wounds, stabbings)

• High-impact car crash injuries

Yes, our Level II trauma center has trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, critical care specialists and orthopedic surgeons available at all times to provide emergency care.

Your health and time are our top priorities. From the moment you arrive, you’ll speak with a nurse who will assess your needs and ensure you receive the most appropriate care quickly. After treatment, our nurses will walk you through your discharge instructions and answer any questions, streamlining the process so you can return home sooner.

We make follow-up care simple and stress-free through our extensive network of specialists. If you don’t have a primary care provider, we will follow up with you within 24 hours of your discharge to ensure you receive the ongoing care you need, conveniently and efficiently.

Admission depends on your condition. Many patients are treated and discharged, while others may require further care and hospitalization. If you need to be admitted to the hospital, your medical records will be immediately available to any of our health care providers who will be taking care of you.