Get the Right Care When You Need Help Quickly
Know when to contact your regular provider and when to seek emergency care right away.
- Emergency Care 24/7
- Local Care When Minutes Matter
- Help Finding the Right Next Step
Call 911 During a Medical Emergency
Do not wait or try to schedule an appointment if someone may be in immediate danger.
Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
It Can Be Hard to Know Where to Go
A sudden illness, injury, or new symptom can be scary. You may not know if you should call your provider, wait for an appointment, or go to the Emergency Department.
Choosing the right care can help you get the support you need at the right time.
Find the Right Level of Care
Start with Family Medicine for health concerns that do not appear life-threatening.
Examples may include:
- Common illnesses
- Mild breathing symptoms
- Headaches without severe symptoms
- Skin concerns
- Minor injuries
- Ongoing pain
- Symptoms that have developed over time
Contact CDP Health to ask about the next available appointment.
Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department when symptoms are sudden, severe, or may be life-threatening.
CDP Health Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Seek Emergency Help
Right Away for:
- Trouble breathing or severe shortness of breath
- Sudden or severe pain
- Choking
- Sudden changes in vision
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Severe confusion
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Severe belly pain
- Trouble speaking
- Sudden numbness or weakness
- Thoughts of harming yourself or someone else
Call 911 if you believe someone is in immediate danger.
Know What to Do
1. Choose the Right Level of Care
Contact Family Medicine for concerns that can wait for a regular visit. Call 911 or seek emergency care for severe or life-threatening symptoms.
2. Tell the Care Team What Is Happening
Explain the symptoms, when they started, and how serious they feel.
3. Follow the Care Instructions
Your provider or emergency care team will explain what should happen next.
Emergency Care Close to Home
Health emergencies can happen without warning. You deserve to know that help is nearby.
CDP Health’s Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its local Emergency Care team also works with larger hospitals and specialists when more care is needed.
Urgent and Emergency Care Questions
Does CDP Health have an urgent care clinic?
Contact Family Medicine for non-emergency concerns or go to the Emergency Department for severe symptoms.
When should I go to the Emergency Department?
Seek emergency care for sudden, severe, or life-threatening symptoms such as trouble breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, confusion, trouble speaking, or sudden weakness.
Is the CDP Health Emergency Department always open?
Yes. Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Should I call before going to the Emergency Department?
Call 911 right away if someone may be in immediate danger. Do not delay emergency care to call the hospital first.
Where should I go for a minor illness or injury?
Contact Family Medicine for symptoms that do not appear life-threatening. The care team can help you understand the next available option.
What should I tell a 911 dispatcher?
Speak clearly, explain what happened, give your location, answer each question, and stay on the phone until the dispatcher tells you to hang up.
Know Where to Turn When Care Cannot Wait
Learn more about CDP Health Emergency Services and the warning signs that need immediate care.

