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In an Emergency, call 911 or your local ambulance.Overview
If you have an urgent medical need, the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
One of the most important aspects in the event of an emergency is a quick intake and evaluation. According to 2015 data on ER wait times from the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital was ranked the fastest in the upstate New York region for being seen most quickly by a physician.
Our mission is to provide unsurpassed quality of care in the most efficient manner possible. We achieve this through the exceptional teamwork demonstrated by our nursing and physician staff every day.
Learn more about the Emergency Department at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Emergency DepartmentBefore You Go
When Should I Go to an Emergency Room?
If you think it’s a life-threatening situation, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This could include:
- Heavy bleeding
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing
- Extreme pain
- Unconsciousness
- Head, neck or back injury
- Pale, cold, and clammy skin
- Weak and rapid pulse
If you can’t drive safely or it is an extremely urgent situation, we suggest that you use an ambulance to get to the emergency room.
Which Emergency Room Should I Go To?
If you can contact your doctor, they will advise you. If you can’t reach your doctor and are driving yourself, go to the emergency room that is closest to you. If you’re using an ambulance and do not have a specific preference, they will bring you to an emergency room based on its location, your type of emergency, and other factors.