Faith Regional Health Services | living WELL | Fall 2017

urgent care Call 911 when you have: ER vs •  Sprains, strains and cuts. •  Minor infections and rashes. •  Minor broken bones. •  Diagnostic services, including x-rays and laboratory tests. •  Colds, flus, earaches and sore throats. •  Minor burns. •  Headaches, migraines, fever or rashes. •  Most acute care concerns and minor injuries. Go to urgent care for: Other reasons to go to the ER include: •  Major head or neck injury. •  Trouble or stopped breathing. •  Severe burns. •  Seizures. •  Major broken bones. •  Passing out, fainting. •  Heavy uncontrolled breathing. •  Coughing or throwing up blood. •  Severe allergic reaction. •  Poisoning or overdose of drug or alcohol. •  Suicidal thoughts. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, tightness or pain in the center of the chest that comes and goes and lasts several minutes. Lightheadedness, anxiety, nervousness, fainting, fever, cold or sweat. Pain, discomfort or numbness of the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach. Heart attack warning signs Shortness of breath or nausea. Confusion or problems with memory, spatial orientation or perception. Face drooping. Arm weakness. Speech difficulty. Blurred, double or decreased vision. Dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination. Stroke warning signs FRHS.ORG 5