Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Department 600 East Boulevard

Frequently Asked Questions

• Should I go to urgent care or the ER?Expand or collapse answer

  Urgent Care - Urgent care sites remain a very safe and effective option for treating minor health concerns, including: allergies, fever, rash, stomach flu, sinus infection, pink eye and headaches. Our MedPoint locations also treat the following conditions: colds and flu, sprains, strains, minor joint pain or injury, x-rays and lab point-of-care testing, broken bones, minor cuts, burns, pre-employment drug or alcohol testing, DOT/CDL physicals, sutures and suture removal. We can even conduct sports physicals to get you ready for your favorite sports season. Can't make it to MedPoint? Learn more about Beacon Connected Care online urgent care.

  Emergency Care - The Emergency Room is the place to go if you feel your condition is potentially life threatening, such as a heart attack, stroke, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness or an accident or injury that has caused severe bodily harm. You or a family member should call 911 immediately or drive to the nearest hospital if it is safe to do so.

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• What can I expect when I arrive at the ER?Expand or collapse answer

  Our state-of-the-art facilities allow our medical staff to quickly and efficiently diagnose your condition and provide fast, lifesaving care. When you arrive, you will talk to a triage nurse about your problem. Triage helps us know how urgent your case is compared to others and how quickly your treatment should begin.

  If your condition is severe, you will be seen immediately We will check your temperature, pulse and blood pressure While you wait, you may also have lab work or x-rays done We also have medical interpreters on staff if needed

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• What is the ER?Expand or collapse answer

  The Emergency Room (ER) or Emergency Department (ED) is here for you whenever you need urgent treatment for a medical condition that can’t wait for an appointment with your doctor. You don’t need an appointment, but because many people may be there at the same time, the most critical problems are treated first.

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• What type of care will I receive at the ER?Expand or collapse answer

  Our doctors and nurses are specially trained to care for our most critically ill patients. While you’re in the ER, you will receive any tests necessary to diagnose your illness; you may also see a doctor who specializes in your condition.

  You will be treated with any necessary care or procedures that help you feel better and allow you to be sent home You’ll receive instructions on how to care for yourself at home and prescriptions for medications if needed If your illness requires more evaluation or treatment, you may be admitted to the hospital Be sure you or a family member ask any questions that will help you understand your treatment and care as you recover at home Consider Beacon Urgent Care a good option for minor health concerns, including: broken bones, burns, sprains, allergies, fever, rash, stomach flu, sinus infection, pink eye and headaches.

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