Emergency | Corewell Health

If this is an emergency, call 911.

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Immediate life-saving care

Corewell Health has specifically trained emergency-medicine doctors in our emergency facilities. In addition, every specialty is standing by to treat adult and pediatric crises, mental-health crises, and more. No matter the emergency, we’re here 24/7 to provide life-saving care. And for the most extreme situations, we have several Level I Trauma Centers.

When to visit the emergency room (ER)

Nearly half of all patients could have received more affordable care outside the emergency department. Knowing this, you may want to visit an urgent care or primary-care doctor when not facing an emergency.

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Emergencies we treat

Behavioral-health emergency care
Immediate care for mental health emergencies.

Cardiovascular care
Emergency care for cardiac conditions.

Geriatric emergency care
Specialized and accredited emergency care for older adults.

Pediatric emergency care
Treatments tailored for children and infants.

Pulmonology care
For those facing respiratory or lung-related issues.

Surgical emergency care
For severe and acute medical conditions.

What to expect

Any emergency can feel overwhelming. To help you better understand the process, here are the basic steps:

Triage
When you enter the ER, your condition is immediately assessed to help us prioritize your care.

Initial assessment
A care-team member will gather your medical history and symptoms.

Waiting
You may be asked to wait while tests are conducted or as other patients are treated.

Treatment
Our doctors and specialists will expertly address your condition.

Discharge
Before you leave, you will receive instructions for follow-up care or be admitted to the hospital for further care and observation.

Pediatric emergency care

For those little ones, there are experienced team members on-site 24/7. We offer the most advanced care in Michigan, led by board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialists.

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