Occupational Medicine - The Injury Care Program (click this link)

The Emergency Department of The Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic provides physician-staffed emergency coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

Dual physician coverage is provided between the hours of Noon and 10:00 P.M. seven days a week.

A full team of Registered Nurses, Licenced Practical Nurses, EMT's, Nurse Aides/Orderlies provide comprehensive, compassionate, emergency care.

The Emergency Department of The Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic offers  private treatment rooms, two trauma rooms, a cast room, observation/holding area, a behavioral health observation room as well as an all new Digital Radiology Suite within the department.

The hospital's Emergency Department serves as a Medical Command facility where Emergency Department physicians provide medical direction to healthcare providers out in the field at the site of a medical emergency. 

Parking is convenient and free, directly adjacent to the Emergency Department Entrance on Mauch Chunk Street.  Additional paid parking is available in the hospital's Main Parking lot.

The hospital also offers a comprehensive Occupational Medicine Program called the Injury Care Program. Click the occupational medicine link to learn more about this service.

WHEN SHOULD I GO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT?

More than 300,000 Americans on average are treated in our nation's emergency departments every day, according to the latest government statistics, and patients are treated for a wide variety of medical conditions.

How do you decide when a medical condition rises to the level of a medical "emergency?" The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers a list of warning signs that indicate a medical emergency, which are also available with additional health and safety information on the organization's Web site at www.acep.org.

Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
Changes in vision
Confusion or changes in mental status
Any sudden or severe pain
Uncontrolled bleeding
Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
Coughing or vomiting blood
Suicidal feelings
Difficulty speaking
Shortness of breath
Unusual abdominal pain

Children have unique medical problems and may display different symptoms than adults. Symptoms that are serious for a child may not be as serious for an adult. Children may also be unable to communicate their condition, which means an adult will have to interpret the behavior. Always get immediate medical attention if you think your child is having a medical emergency.

Emergency departments see patients based on the severity of their illnesses or injuries, not on a first-come, first serve basis. With that in mind, ACEP offers the following tips to patients when they come to an emergency department in order to get the best possible care as quickly as possible:

* Bring a list of medications and allergies: What's the name of the medication you are taking? How often do you take it and for how long? A list of allergies is important, especially if there are many of them. Be sure to include medications, foods, insects or any other product that may cause an allergic reaction. Bring a medical history form with you. ACEP has medical history forms available on its Website

* Know your immunizations: This will likely be a long list for children; mainly tetanus, flu and Hepatitis B for adults.

* Remain calm: Obviously it is difficult to remain composed if you've been badly injured, but a calm attitude can help increase communication with the doctors and nurses who are caring for you.