Emergency Services
Emergency Care Is Here 24/7
Get immediate care from a local emergency team when an illness or injury cannot wait.
- Emergency Care 24/7
- Local Emergency Team
- Connections to Larger Hospitals
Call 911 if Someone Is in Immediate Danger
Do not wait or try to schedule an appointment.
Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
A Medical Emergency Can Happen Without Warning
Sudden pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, or a serious injury can be frightening.
You may not know how serious the problem is. You may also worry about how far you need to travel for help.
During an emergency, getting care quickly matters.
Get Emergency Care Close to Home
CDP Health Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The local Emergency Care team is ready to evaluate your condition and provide the care you need. CDP Health also works with larger hospitals and specialists when a patient needs a higher level of care.
Seek Emergency Care 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
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Severe belly pain
- Trouble speaking
- Sudden numbness or weakness
- Thoughts of harming yourself or someone else
Call 911 if you are unsure and believe the situation could be life-threatening.
What to Do During an Emergency
1. Call 911 or Go to the Emergency Department
Get help right away if someone may be in immediate danger.
2. Explain What Is Happening
Share the symptoms, when they started, and any important health information.
3. Follow the Care Team’s Instructions
The emergency team will evaluate the problem and explain what needs to happen next.
Help the Dispatcher
Send the Right Support
When calling 911:
- Speak calmly and clearly
- Give your exact location
- Explain what happened
- Answer each question
- Follow the dispatcher’s instructions
- Stay on the phone until told to hang up
Local Help When Minutes Matter
You deserve to know that emergency help is nearby.
CDP Health provides emergency care 24 hours a day. Its Emergency Care team works with larger hospitals and specialists when more advanced care is needed.
Care After an Emergency
Emergency Services Questions
When should I call 911?
Call 911 when someone has severe symptoms, may be in immediate danger, or cannot safely travel to the Emergency Department.
Is CDP Health Emergency Services always open?
Emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Should I call the hospital before coming?
Immediate emergencies should be handled by calling 911 or going to the nearest Emergency Department. Do not delay needed care to call ahead.
What should I bring to the Emergency Department?
Bring your photo ID, insurance information, medication list, and health information if they are easy to reach. Do not delay emergency care to gather these items.
What happens if I need care from a larger hospital?
The CDP Health team works with larger hospitals and specialists when a patient needs care beyond what can be provided locally.
Where is the CDP Health Emergency Department?
Emergency Services are located at CDP Health Care System, 205 Orchard Drive in Sisseton, South Dakota.
Emergency Help Is Available Close to Home
Call 911 during a medical emergency or come to the CDP Health Emergency Department.