Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of unexpected, severe medical injuries or infections. It is typically delivered in an emergency room or an ambulance. Our emergency medicine physicians stabilize your condition as quickly as possible to prepare you for the next step of care or discharge.
Emergency room (ER) in Chattanooga, Tennessee
When unexpected medical issues arise, we provide the immediate and expert care you need.
The 24/7 emergency department at Parkridge East Hospital is staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency care specialists. From minor injuries to heart attacks and strokes, we are prepared to provide effective treatments for a wide range of conditions.
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MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
MedLine can help. We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm CST.
Emergency care and services we offer
Our sensory-friendly emergency room combines personalized treatments with state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic services.
Emergency care services
Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency medical services for minor injuries that need critical attention as well as life-threatening heart attacks and strokes.
Our features and services include:
- Access to our health network's medical specialists
- Advanced diagnostic imaging
- Dedicated exam rooms for obstetric and gynecological issues
- Dedicated pediatric exam rooms
- Laboratory services
- Outpatient physical therapy
Heart attack treatment
Our hospital has earned Chest Pain Accreditation and certification, ensuring our medical team can swiftly treat your cardiac event. By adhering to strict procedures, we can provide care in the early stages of a heart attack to ensure your treatment is most effective.
Telemedicine stroke program
As an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, we provide swift neurological care when minutes count. Our innovative telestroke program provides stroke care where it is not immediately accessible. Should you come to our emergency department with stroke-like symptoms, we can immediately consult with a neurologist using advanced telemedicine technology.
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Our commitment to high-quality emergency care was recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers when they named us an Accredited Chest Pain Center. If you're experiencing chest pain, then it deserves medical evaluation to determine its cause. The feeling of pressure in the chest might be a sign of coronary artery disease. Women may have atypical signs and symptoms, such as pain in the arm, neck or jaw.
Many people cannot tell the difference between heartburn or heart attack. The symptoms of a heart attack include:
- Chest pain with burning, pressure or tightness
- Cold sweat
- Dizziness
- Heart palpitations
- Nausea
- Pain in the jaw or upper arm area
- Paleness
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
- Unexplained anxiety
- Vomiting
- Weakness or fatigue
Sensory-friendly emergency room
With its adaptable lights, soundproof walls and sound control capabilities, our sensory-friendly emergency department is designed to help ease your anxiety and promote a smooth experience. Additionally, our emergency physicians, nurses and support staff receive special training to help provide for the unique needs of individuals with autism and their families.
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