Emergency Room
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Call 9-1-1 if you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency.
Emergency Care, 24/7
At Haywood Regional Medical Center our emergency room (ER) team is staffed 24/7 with emergency physicians, nurses and staff who are trained in providing emergency care. Our team combines advanced training with compassionate service to be ready for you or your family when you need it the most.
Next Steps
Understanding Heart Attack Symptoms
Know When to go to the ER
Understanding Stroke Symptoms
What to Expect in our Emergency Room
As a patient, you will be cared for by staff trained to respond to medical emergencies. We understand a visit to the ER can be a very stressful time; therefore, you should expect us to communicate with you and guide you through your situation. You should always ask questions if you do not understand.
Quality Emergency Care, Close to Home
American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Haywood Regional received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the best heart care treatment available. As an accredited facility, we use the newest methods and best practices in heart care to ensure that our patients receive:
- Right care at the right time to minimize or eliminate heart damage due to heart attack
- Timely and accurate diagnoses to reduce the disruption to your life and get you back home as soon as possible
- Help and communication to better understand how to respond to your heart emergencies
- Improved quality of life after a heart episode
Joint Commission Gold Seal & ASA Heart-Check: Primary Stroke Center
Haywood Regional has earned Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing patients with the highest standards of stroke care, using proven methods and best practices to deliver lifesaving treatment when every minute matters.
As a certified Primary Stroke Center, we provide:
- Rapid, evidence-based care to minimize or prevent long-term disability from stroke
- Timely and accurate diagnoses to ensure the right treatment is started as quickly as possible
- Clear communication and support to help patients and families understand stroke symptoms, treatment, and recovery
- Ongoing care coordination to improve quality of life after a stroke through rehabilitation and follow-up services
Remember: Call 9-1-1
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. EMS staff are trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.