Emergency Medicine

When Emergencies Happen…Every Minute Counts!

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We know that no one likes to think about emergencies, but sometimes it is a good idea to have a plan. Where should you go when seconds are vitally important? We believe our Emergency Services are unique and designed to maximize those precious seconds.

Since 1998, we have been Mercer County’s Heart Hospital with state of the art imaging and heart surgery. Our Heart Hospital team of certified physicians and nurses are accustomed to responding quickly and accurately to patients with life threatening cardiac problems.

Another state-of-the-art program that distinguishes from all other Emergency Departments is our life saving stroke team. The most recent statistics regarding strokes indicate that life saving treatment must start within minutes of the first symptoms. Our specialists respond to start treatment quickly to maximize survival and quality of life for our patients.

 Our Emergency Department offers:

• A “No Waiting” Policy. Patients who arrive at our Emergency Entrance requiring emergency care, receive prompt attention and triage by an experience triage nurse, then are moved immediately into the main ED for care.
• We believe registration for emergencies should be done at the bedside, and have made that a convenience and a priority.
• Our experienced Emergency physicians are ready 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week to meet your needs.
• Our Magnet nursing staff is certified in Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Each of our 14 Emergency beds has cardiac monitoring capability.
• Radiology Services including x-ray, CT scan, MR, PET Scan and Ultra Sound are located in close proximity to the Emergency Department for speed of service and patient convenience.
• For minor injuries and illnesses requiring urgent care, our “Fast Track” program provides quick attention by a specially trained Nurse Practitioner.
• Support Services such as Pastoral Care, Physical Therapy, and EKG.
• On-line Connections to the National Poison Control Center.
• Individualized information regarding your diagnosis and instructions for aftercare upon discharge.
  

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