Emergency Services
Emergency care you can count on, no matter what
Emergencies happen. We can help you through any of them.
We are always here for you in your time of need, no matter what type of emergency you’re experiencing. Although we built our reputation on heart care, our emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams are prepared 24 hours a day, seven days a week to quickly and safely help you and your family through any crisis.
Our Emergency Department features:
- Kern County’s first accredited Heart Failure Center and Chest Pain Center
- State-of-the-art patient rooms complete with the latest lifesaving technology
- Ambulatory and helipad facilities for receiving patients from all over the region
If you or a loved one is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 and ask to be taken to your nearest hospital.
When should I go to the emergency room?
Go to the emergency room for problems that can’t wait, such as:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe bleeding or trauma
- Loss of consciousness
- Loss of or blurred vision
- High, uncontrolled fever
- Head injuries
- Burns
- Severe abdominal pain
- Broken bones
When should I go to urgent care?
Visit an urgent care for urgent problems that aren’t life-threatening but still need attention, such as:
- Coughs, colds and sore throat
- Sprains and strains
- Rashes or skin irritations like sunburn
- Minor burn
- Ear infections and sinus infections
- Minor cuts and lacerations
When should I use virtual visits?
Specialties offering virtual visits vary by location. Check with your doctor to find out if virtual visits are available.
Some specialties currently offered via virtual visits include behavioral health, cardiology, primary care, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and more.
Still not sure?
If you are not sure which location is best suited for your condition and you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.