Identifying and Dealing with an Emergency

We all deal with numerous situations on a daily basis that require our attention – who’ll pick the kids up from soccer practice, what’s for dinner, where you’ll spend the holidays and more. Many of these we can address and quickly move on from. Yet when dealing with our health, we need to be much more mindful and treat these situations differently.

Often times, warning signs can often develop into emergencies. Regardless of how much soreness you feel in your knees or the severity of your lower back pain, it’s important to not take such matters lightly. If you have chronic pain or reoccurring health issues and things seems to be escalating, it’s important to speak with emergency care experts that are highly trained and board-certified physicians.

At Methodist McKinney Hospital, we have a no wait, 24-hour ER department that can help you deal with numerous situations that life can throw your way, day or night. We are in-network with most major insurances and have on-call surgeons available at any time. And if you need emergency surgery, our easy and direct hospital admission allows you to receive the care you need immediately. Please visit us if you experience the following:

  • Flu
  • Appendicitis
  • Kidney Stones
  • Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea
  • Sprains/Strains
  • Broken Bones/Fractures
  • Sports-Related Injuries
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Dehydration
  • Stomach Pain
  • Fever

If you’re faced with an emergency, it’s important to know how to deal with it properly. Obviously, as the situation necessitates, call 9-1-1. If you need to visit an ER, it’s helpful to have the following information available to make your emergency visit go as quickly and smoothly as possible:

  • Personal photo identification and proof of insurance
  • Contact Information for Primary Care or Specialist physicians
  • Friend or family member’s contact information
  • A list of medications, prescriptions and doses that you actively take

At Methodist McKinney Hospital, we want to help be the biggest advocate for your health, whether through emergency care or scheduled procedures. Regardless of the situation, you can trust us to deliver the care you need when you need it. For more information about our ER or any services we offer, call 972-569-2709.

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