Emergency & Trauma Services

Expert emergency care, when every second matters.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Emergencies can happen without warning. When they do, SSM Health is here with expert emergency and trauma care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our emergency medicine physicians, nurses and care teams are trained to quickly diagnose and treat serious injuries, illnesses and life-threatening conditions. From severe chest pain and stroke symptoms to traumatic injuries and breathing emergencies, we're ready to provide the care you need when every second counts.

Why choose SSM Health for emergency care?

At SSM Health, we know an emergency impacts more than your health. It affects your family, your peace of mind, and your future. 

That's why our emergency specialists combine advanced medical expertise with compassionate care to help you feel supported during some of life's most difficult moments.

Our emergency departments offer:

• 24/7 emergency medical care
• Experienced emergency medicine specialists
• Access to trauma services and advanced diagnostics
• Coordination with specialists across multiple medical specialties
• Certified stroke care at select locations
• Seamless transitions to inpatient or follow-up care when needed

Because extraordinary care isn't reserved for extraordinary moments. It's part of what we do every day.

Conditions and symptoms we treat:

Emergency rooms are designed to treat serious and potentially life-threatening medical conditions. Seek emergency care if you experience:

• Heart and Stroke Emergencies
  • Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest
  • Lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeats
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
  • Sudden blurred, double, or loss of vision
  • Sudden dizziness, loss of coordination or balance
  • Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
• Breathing Emergencies
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Choking or airway obstruction
• Serious Injuries
  • Home, work, and motor vehicle accident injuries
  • Severe burns
  • Deep cuts or bleeding that won't stop
  • Fractures with visible bones
  • Trauma-related injuries
• Neurological and Medical Emergencies
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Overdose or poisoning
  • Emotional distress
  • Coughing up or vomiting blood
  • Significant abdominal pain

Our emergency care teams begin assessing and treating patients as quickly as possible to provide timely, appropriate care.

When stroke symptoms occur, every minute matters.

Select SSM Health hospitals are designated Certified Stroke Centers, demonstrating a commitment to providing evidence-based stroke care and helping patients achieve better outcomes. If you or a loved one experiences signs of a stroke, seek emergency medical care immediately. Learn more about stroke care.