Emergency care
Emergency room (ER) doctors in Sebring
We're committed to providing fast, effective medical care when emergencies happen.
At HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, our 24/7 ER is staffed with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals focused on providing you with expert care. We work to quickly diagnose your condition and determine the best treatment for you.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Comprehensive emergency services
Our team of compassionate doctors, nurses and staff work together to offer personalized support when the unexpected happens.
High-quality emergency care
Our highly trained staff provide emergency treatment for cuts and broken bones, as well as life-threatening conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes. We also offer:
- A continued commitment to keeping wait times to a minimum
- A dynamic emergency design focused on providing a better experience for you and your family
- Healthcare professionals who are dedicated to the highest standards of care
- Multifunctional treatment rooms for a wide range of conditions you may be experiencing
- 24/7 primary stroke care services
Senior-friendly ER
Our goal is to provide the community with safe, efficient and compassionate healthcare for people of all ages. Because of this, our hospital also features the area's only dedicated senior ER, which has:
- Dedicated parking close to the entrance
- One-on-one help with scheduling follow-up appointments
- Rooms specially designed for seniors, equipped with hearing amplifiers and optical enhancement devices
- Rooms specially designed for seniors, equipped with hearing amplifiers and optical enhancement devices
Frequently asked questions
To best help you, we have consolidated a list of answers to common questions we receive about our emergency care.
When should I visit the ER?
We understand it can be difficult to know whether you should go to the ER or wait for your doctor's office to open. However, we want you to feel secure about your choice for care.
There are a wide range of symptoms that may indicate you need to visit the emergency room, including:
- Back pain
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Concussion
- Flu
- Side pain
- Stomach pain
- Trouble breathing
If you are unsure if your symptoms require an ER visit, you can speak to a nurse 24/7 by calling our Consult-A-Nurse® team at (844) 706-8773.
What should I expect at the ER?
When you get to the ER, one of our triage nurses will medically screen, evaluate and stabilize you to assess your symptoms and vital signs. Next, a registration clerk will collect your insurance card (if available) and other information.
If you have a severe, life-threatening illness or injury, you will be treated first. Otherwise, you will be treated in the order you arrive.
Before discharge, we encourage you to ask our emergency care teams any questions you have. It is also useful for you to keep all of your paperwork, discharge information and medicines or prescriptions together after you leave the emergency room.
After discharge, our emergency department staff will reach out to your primary care provider to ensure they are updated on your care.
What should I bring to the ER?
When coming to the ER, we recommend you bring:
- A list of known allergies
- A list of medicines you currently take
- A responsible adult or phone number for someone to contact
- Copies of results from recent medical tests, if available
- Personal care preferences and restrictions
How do I stay updated on ER wait times?
When it comes to emergency services, our goal is to continually work toward enhancing the care you receive, while reducing our wait times. This ensures you get the support you need, when you need it most.
Our wait times are updated every 30 minutes and are available on our website.
To find out the wait times of the HCA Florida ER nearest to you, check the top of our website or text "ER" to 32222.
Note: Message and data rates may apply. ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
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