Emergency Medicine
Prompt Treatment for Life-Threatening Health Problems in Shelby County
Major Health Partners’ emergency department serves over 24,000 patients
annually, providing outstanding emergency care personalized to every patient.
Our highly qualified team consists of board-certified physicians, nurses,
physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are specially trained
in emergency medicine. We have ER physicians on staff 24/7.
For most chronic medical problems, you should go to your regular healthcare
provider first. You’ll get the best care there because they know
you and your medical history. Generally, you should go to urgent care
clinics when your doctor is unavailable, but certain issues warrant a
trip to the emergency room.
A trip to the ER should not be taken lightly, go if you are experiencing
the following symptoms:
- Life-threatening problems
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Severe burns
- Deep cuts or bleeding that won’t stop
- Sudden blurred vision
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Seizures
- High fevers
- Sudden dizziness, weakness, or loss of coordination or balance
- Numbness in the face, arm, or leg
- Sudden, severe headache (not a migraine)