Emergency Services

Emergency happiness: Our New E.R. is open!

It’s not easy to make people happy during a medical emergency. But our doctors and nurses find a way. In fact, our patient satisfaction scores rank our E.R. among the most highly rated in the nation.

Our E.R. is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. Even better, you won’t wait long to see them: our door-to-doctor time averages less than 20 minutes. We’re the only E.R. in the area that can say that.

Expertise you can trust

For kids:
Our E.R. is an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP). This means we’re equipped to provide the highest level of care for kids of all ages.

For chest pain and stroke:
Our E.R. is an accredited Chest Pain Center and Certified Primary Stroke Center, recognizing our expertise in diagnosing and treating heart attack and stroke symptoms.

Environment

We’re home to the newest E.R. on the lakefront. Take a look at our new E.R.

Our new E.R. features a soothing, specially engineered décor designed to keep the emergency department as quiet and comfortable as possible. We added a comfortable family lounge area with wireless capabilities, glass doors and blinds in each suite to honor your privacy and a fast-track observation area for patients who need to get in, get treated and get back home to their lives as quickly and comfortably as possible. Read the news release about our new E.R.

Skilled Specialists, Advanced Technology

Whether it's a minor injury or life-threatening emergency, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital consistently provides the highest level of care to those of all ages. Plus, we have advanced technology — including state-of-the-art imaging to quickly diagnose medical problems and provide the best- possible treatment. We have a wide range of specialists available around the clock — including cardiologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, gastroenterologists and other specialists. In an emergency, our goal is to provide exceptional care to you and your family — so that you regain your health and can return home again.

* Disclaimer: On average, doctors see about 75 percent of patients in less than 20 minutes. Wait times vary based on patient condition.

Emergency Services

We're expanding our Emergency Department!

In Fall 2012, we'll be unveiling a new Emergency Department for you and your family — with a wide range of features to meet your needs. Read more »

When minutes count, our board-certified team of emergency medicine doctors will see you within an average of 20 minutes of arrival. We deliver outstanding care when it's needed most.

You can count on Saint Joseph Hospital for exceptional cardiac care. We're an accredited chest pain center — meaning we provide a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with heart-attack symptoms. In addition, we're a certified primary stroke center. Our team of experts is ready to rapidly diagnose, treat, and in some cases, stop a stroke in progress, when patients arrive here soon after the onset of their symptoms.

Nationally Ranked Emergency Care

Patients can count on the best emergency care in the nation. Saint Joseph Hospital ranks among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for emergency care — earning HealthGrades' Emergency Medicine Excellence Award®. Our advanced technology and outstanding emergency medicine team are the reasons why we rank in the top 5 percent.

And, we're also designated as an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP), which means we're equipped to provide the highest level of care to our youngest patients.

Skilled Specialists, Advanced Technology

Whether it's a minor injury or life-threatening emergency, Saint Joseph Hospital consistently provides the highest level of care to those of all ages. Plus, we have advanced technology — including state-of-the-art imaging to quickly diagnose medical problems and provide the best- possible treatment. We have a wide range of specialists available around the clock — including cardiologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, gastroenterologists and other specialists. In an emergency, our goal is to provide exceptional care to you and your family — so that you regain your health and can return home again.