Emergency Room
Primary Stroke Center | Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI | Level III Trauma Center
Call 9-1-1 if you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency.
Emergency Care, 24/7
At North Alabama Medical Center our emergency room (ER) team is staffed 24/7 with emergency physicians, nurses and staff who are trained in providing emergency care. Our team combines advanced training with compassionate service to be ready for you or your family when you need it the most.
Next Steps
Understanding Heart Attack Symptoms
Know When to go to the ER
Understanding Stroke Symptoms
What to Expect in our Emergency Room
As a patient, you will be cared for by staff trained to respond to medical emergencies. We understand a visit to the ER can be a very stressful time; therefore, you should expect us to communicate with you and guide you through your situation. You should always ask questions if you do not understand.
Quality Emergency Care, Close to Home
Chest Pain Center with PCI Accreditation
North Alabama Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center with PCI accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. As an accredited facility, we use the newest methods and best practices in heart care to ensure that our patients receive:
- Right care at the right time to minimize or eliminate heart damage due to heart attack
- Timely and accurate diagnoses to reduce the disruption to your life and get you back home as soon as possible
- Help and communication to better understand how to respond to your heart emergencies
- Improved quality of life after a heart episode
Named a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
North Alabama Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, certifying the facility as a primary stroke center. The hospital also received the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association and has been designated a Primary Stroke Center after consistently setting a higher standard of care for stroke patients.
Remember: Call 9-1-1
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. EMS staff are trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.