Emergency Services

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or immediately go to the nearest emergency room.

You can’t plan for emergencies. But, when the worst happens you can depend on SSM Health for your immediate health needs. Our emergency medicine specialists are committed to diagnosing and treating a wide range of severe and life-threatening conditions in a rapid and efficient manner.

To serve you better, please set your location for information on services available in your area.

Emergency Medicine Conditions & Symptoms We Treat

Every day, we see and treat people in a variety of emergency situations, including:

• Heart attacks and other causes of chest pain
• Stroke
• Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
• Sudden dizziness, loss of coordination or balance
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Injuries from accidents at home and work
• Motor vehicle accident injuries
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Burn injuries
• Emotional distress
• Difficulty speaking
• Sudden blurred vision
• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Coughing up or vomiting blood
• Deep cuts or bleeding that won’t stop
• Fractures with bones showing
• Overdoses or poisoning

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From the moment you enter our doors, SSM Health’s emergency specialists will begin developing your diagnostic plans to ensure the best care. If you’re experiencing any emergency medical situation, find the SSM Health emergency room location nearest to you.