Emergency Room at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Emergency room in Jefferson City, MO

The Emergency Room at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City, Missouri, is here for you every day, 24/7. You can’t plan for an emergency, but you can know where to go for fast, trusted care when it’s needed. Our ER team is highly trained and dedicated solely to emergency care, so you’re supported from the moment you arrive.

• Individual patient rooms designed to support privacy
• Fast triage to quickly identify the care you need
• Advanced, on-site imaging with state-of-the-art equipment
• Direct bedside registration to help keep your visit moving
• Rated by patients above the national average

If you or your child are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or injury, please call 911.

Emergency Room FAQs

When should I go to the emergency room?

Seek emergency care for symptoms that need immediate attention, like chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe injuries, or bleeding that cannot be controlled.

Why are some patients seen before others?

Triage helps emergency care teams understand who needs help first. Patients are seen based on the seriousness of their symptoms, not the order they arrive.

What is triage?

Triage is an early step in emergency care, where symptoms are reviewed to help ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

How long will I have to wait?

Wait times are guided by patient needs, not arrival time. Our teams work to care for each patient safely and as quickly as possible.