Elizabethtown Community Hospital | Emergency Department

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If this is a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1.

24-Hour Emergency Care

Because medical emergencies can happen at any time, our emergency departments (EDs) in Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga are ready for whatever comes through our doors. From broken bones and trouble breathing to chest pain and pediatric emergencies, our EDs are staffed 24/7 with highly trained physicians and care teams that will quickly assess your needs, calm your fears and provide the care you need.

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Conditions We Treat in the Emergency Department

Our emergency department staff is accustomed to handling a variety of emergency situations. Reasons for visiting the emergency room might include:

Stroke
Heart attack
Accidents
Falls
Broken bones
Wounds requiring stitches
Pediatric emergency
Acute pain in stomach, chest or other part of the body

Diagnostic Tests & Treatment

When key information is not readily available and there is limited time to treat, our ER staff assesses and manages patient care using state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic testing technology.

Specialty Trauma Care

For most patients, our EDs can provide needed acute care as well as connection to services for any follow-up, inpatient or rehabilitation needs within the UVM Health Network.

For the most serious cases - a trauma, pediatric emergency, stroke or other critical care case - physicians confer with trauma teams at the UVM Medical Center. Part of the UVM Health Network, UVM Medical Center is a level 1 trauma center with specialists in all major medical and surgical fields. In this case, our role at ECH is to provide the initial, life-saving care that gives patients time to get to a trauma, heart, burn or stroke center.

The UVM Health Network’s highly specialized critical care transport service includes a fleet of specially equipped ambulances and skilled personnel.