Emergency Services

Adventist Health St. Helena offers 24-hour emergency services. Whenever illness or injury strikes, you can count on us for fast and professional care. Our specially trained emergency physicians and staff are committed to treating every patient with the highest standard of care and medical expertise. They're trained to handle everything from cuts, broken bones and high fevers to life-threatening events like cardiac arrest and stroke. Additionally, they are recognized by industry experts for high-performing specialty care for heart attacks and dedicated care designed with our seniors in mind.

Download ourBe Prepared – Emergency Room Tip Sheet

In an emergency life can be a blur. Download this tip sheet to prepare in advance of any potential ER visit.

Services

Knowing when to access the emergency room is important. Here are some of the conditions which would be appropriate for visiting your closest emergency room. St. Helena Hospital offers expert care for these conditions and more.

• Chest pain
• Signs of a stroke: weakness in the face (such as a droopy eyelid or lip), nausea, dizziness, numbness, loss of balance, slurred speech and headache
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe bleeding or trauma
• Loss of consciousness
• Loss of or blurred vision
• High, uncontrolled fever
• Head injuries
• Burns
• Severe abdominal pain
• Broken bones

Rapid access to specialty care

Our ER team includes a wide range of specialists, with the area’s most rapid access to care times. You can count on our team to address your specific need:

• Interventional cardiologists
• Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons
• General surgeons
• Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons
• Substance use
• Full psychiatric services

In an emergency, don’t delay your care

In an emergency every moment matters. If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 and ask to be taken to the emergency room nearest you. For those non-life-threatening concerns that just need care now, we have the resources you need and are prepared and available to care for you and your family.

In case of emergency, dial 911. To learn more, please call us at(707) 963-6425.