What to Expect

Is my condition something that I can treat at home?

Many common health problems can be cared for in the home. If you are not sure,

Call you family physician if during normal business hours.

Your family physician can often help determine the best approach to getting the treatment you need.

After hours, call Danville Regional Medical Center's The Nurse Line help line.

The Nurse Line is staffed by Registered Nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week, specially trained to provide a variety of information.

Go to the Emergency Room

Conditions that typically require emergency medical care include chest pain, difficulty breathing, unexpected numbness, weakness, and/or difficulty talking, sudden severe headaches, or a serious injury with uncontrollable bleeding.

Note: The emergency department treats patients according to the acuity (severity) of their conditions. Patients requiring the most immediate attention will be treated first.

Tips for Coming to the Emergency Department

Be prepared to answer some questions upon arriving to the emergency department:

Explain your health condition first and provide as much information about the events that have brought you in for treatment

Be calm

Be sure to bring a list of any medications that you are currently taking and

During registration it is important to provide your legal name, address, telephone number, employer, and your insurance card.

Be sure to provide information on past conditions and any known allergies

Ask questions, the emergency healthcare team is there to help you