Emergency Services
Emergency Services at CDP Health
Our partnerships with larger hospitals and specialists, on top of our own Emergency Care team, have proven to be an immense value to the community. You can have peace of mind knowing that our emergency services are available 24/7. If you need us, we’ll be here for you.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Whether it turns out to be a serious emergency or not, it’s always best to play it safe if you’re uncertain about a medical situation. Examples of symptoms/conditions that require immediate attention include:
- Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- Any sudden or severe pain
- Choking
- Changes in vision
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Confusion or delirium
- Severe and/or vomiting or diarrhea
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Unusual belly pain
- Trouble speaking
- Numbness or weakness in any part of your body
- Feelings about harming yourself or others
When Calling Emergency Services
Call 911 in an emergency or go to the nearest emergency room. When on the phone with emergency services:
- Speak calmly and clearly
- Listen to and answer all questions
- Know your location and be aware of your surroundings
- Don’t hang up until the dispatcher tells you to