Have you, or a loved one, ever been caught off-guard by a sudden health scare in the dead of night? You aren’t alone. When your peace and quiet is suddenly upended by the need for urgent medical attention, the ER should be your first stop. (If ever in doubt about your medical emergency, call 911 immediately.)
For those fortunate enough to live in the vicinity of East Adams Rural Healthcare, compassionate and professional help is just around the corner, any time day or night.
When to Visit a 24-Hour Emergency Room
How will you know when it’s time to rush to the emergency room? Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Chest pain, difficulty breathing, or wheezing
- Sudden, severe pain anywhere in the body
- Bleeding that cannot be stopped with pressure
- Loss of consciousness, fainting, or dizziness
- Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
- Confusion or changes in mental status
- Seizures
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe burns
- Head injury with loss of consciousness or confusion
- Signs of a stroke, such as slurred speech, drooping face, or difficulty moving one side of the body
- Signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, radiating pain down the arm, jaw pain, shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea
Other common reasons for getting treated at an ER include deep wounds or puncture wounds, fractures or broken bones, severe vomiting or diarrhea, fever with a rash, coughing up blood, or suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
If you’re unsure about whether you need to go to the emergency room, it is always best to err on the side of caution and seek medical attention.
Your Local 24/7 Healthcare Partner
East Adams Rural Healthcare stands ready as a guardian of our community’s health, always prepared to address medical emergencies around the clock. Our 24-hour emergency room serves as a critical resource for the town of Ritzville and the surrounding areas, ensuring no call for help goes unanswered, regardless of the time.
Essential Services
EARH’s emergency room is a vital community resource, providing urgent care at all hours. We offer a range of advanced services to our community, including:
- Level V trauma care
- Advanced trauma life support
- Level III stroke care
Continuum of Care
The synergy between our emergency services, acute care, transitional care, and walk-in clinic provides a full spectrum of essential healthcare, ensuring every patient’s well-being day and night. EARH makes certain that “care” remains an integral component of “healthcare,” offering the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that exceptional medical care is always close by.
Learn More About EARH’s 24-Hour Emergency Room
When seconds count, the 24-hour emergency room at EARH delivers the immediate and skilled care our patients need. The team at EARH’s 24/7 emergency room provides:
- Immediate, specialized attention during emergencies
- State-of-the-art facilities staffed by committed experts
- Compassionate caregivers who prioritize health, comfort, and healing
To learn more about how our 24-hour emergency room stands ready to assist during critical times, please visit the emergency room page on our site. Let East Adams Rural Healthcare be your trusted partner in health, providing the expert care and support you deserve.
