When should I bring a loved one or myself to the ER?

Call 911 or immediately go to an emergency room when someone is experiencing the following: Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing Chest pain Fainting or dizziness Sudden numbness or weakness Sudden inability to see, speak, walk or move Confusion or changes in mental state Fever with convulsions, or fever in a child 3 months old or younger Bleeding that cannot be stopped Coughing or vomiting blood Blood in the urine or bloody diarrhea Severe headache or head injury Intense abdominal pain If you or a loved one are not certain if a visit to the emergency room is necessary, please go to your nearest ER for an evaluation.

What should I do if a loved one or I am having chest pain?

Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack. Call 911 or have someone take you to the closest emergency room if your chest pain lasts longer than 5 minutes or does not go away when you rest or take medication. Other symptoms of a heart attack to look for are: Sweating Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular heartbeat Nausea or vomiting Pain in back, upper abdomen, arm or shoulder Lightheadedness

What should I do if I think someone is having a stroke?

When it comes to stroke, think F.A.S.T! F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange? T – Time: If you see any of these sings, call 911 immediately. Note the time that the symptoms first appear. Do not drive yourself to the hospital; call an ambulance so medical personnel can begin life-saving treatment on the way to the emergency room. Minutes matter. Stroke treatments work best only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within the first 3 hours of the first symptoms.

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For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1

Let us know you’re coming. Select your emergency room arrival time and wait at home until your time to be seen.

At Landmark Medical Center we strive to make it easier for you to handle life’s unexpected events. This service is just one more way that we are transforming the healthcare experience.

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Emergency Services

Landmark Medical Center provides 24-hour Emergency Room Services at the Woonsocket Campus located at 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket where a qualified physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner is always available to treat your medical need.

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The Landmark Emergency Department is equipped to handle the most severe emergencies. An emergency is defined as any problem or condition requiring immediate medical treatment, including a heart attack, poisoning, burns, severe or sudden pain, significant changes in breathing, emotional distress, or injuries suffered in an automobile accident or from a violent act or fall.

To reach the Emergency Department at the Landmark, please call 401-769-4100, Ext. 2180., Ext. 2180.

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About Our ER Wait Time

ER wait time is the average wait time for a patient to see a registered nurse during the triage (evaluation) process in our ER. After patients are triaged (evaluated), they are seen by qualified medical professionals in priority order, according to their medical condition and reason for visit. Times are approximate and provided for information purposes only.

Emergency Room FAQs

In order to aid us in giving you with the best possible care, we ask that you consider the following:

Upon entering the ED, you or a family member should be able to provide a list of your current allergies and medications (with dosages).
We require written permission from a parent for treatment of children under your care. We can provide you with permission slips to take home.
You may wish to call your physician before seeking emergency or urgent care. Many insurance plans place restrictions on what is considered a valid reason to seek immediate treatment. If it is potentially dangerous to take the time to call your physician, come to the Emergency Department immediately. Please use “911” appropriately and only in cases where you feel you are at a health risk.
Please respect “No Smoking” and “Visitor” policies. To ensure the privacy of our patients and allow adequate space for treatment, visitors are limited in the treatment areas. However, parents may remain with a child. We do understand your concern for the health and well-being of your family member or friend, but confidentiality laws do not allow us to discuss certain aspects of a patient’s care.
Either you or a family member will be asked to provide information to expedite care, even if you have been treated at Landmark before.
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while waiting for treatment. Please realize that we must treat patients with more severe conditions first and that patients transported to the Emergency Room Department at the Woonsocket Unit by rescue or ambulance arrive through a separate entrance. Thus, you may not be aware of their arrival.

To reach the Emergency Department at the Landmark, please call 401-769-4100, Ext. 2180.

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