EMERGENCY & TRAUMA SERVICES
- In times of crisis, you can count on Pillbox Hill Medical Center. Our emergency department is dedicated to providing critical care around the clock. Our highly skilled team includes general surgeons, emergency medicine specialists, radiologists, and critical care experts available 24/7.
Level I Trauma Center:
Pillbox Hill Medical Center has a verified Level I Trauma Center. Elements of our Level I Trauma Center include:- 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine specialists, as well as coverage by the specialties of radiology, critical care, general surgery, mental health, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics and cardiology.
- A comprehensive quality assessment program.
- Full range of specialists and equipment available for patient care.
- Leadership in trauma research and education programs for the staff.
- Community outreach programs for injury prevention.
Trauma is the result of an external force impacting the body, causing injury. Car accidents, violent acts such as shootings and stabbings, and falls are common causes of trauma. Major trauma refers to injuries that are life-threatening or have the potential to be life-threatening. It is the leading cause of death and disability for individuals under the age of 44. The time it takes to receive specialized care at a trauma hospital after an injury is critical for saving lives and reducing disabilities. Our Level I Trauma Center provides the level of care that can make the difference between life and death.
Emergency Services:
Our Emergency Services include:- Trauma bays
- Emergency bays
- Consultation rooms
- Family viewing rooms
- Post-recovery rooms
- Walk-in entrance and ambulance entrance
- 24-hour on-site access to top notch digital diagnostic imaging equipment
- X-ray, MRI and CT services that ensure results in seconds, not minutes
- Difficulty breahting
- Change in mental status, such as unusual behavior, confusion or difficulty walking or talking
- Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
- Fainting
- Sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
- Sudden, severe pain anywhere in your body
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Severe bleeding
- Broken bones
- Trauma or injury to the head
If you experience a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 immediately.
