A year ago, when fire forced the evacuation of the nursing home across the street, Trident Medical Center’s Emergency Department could communicate quickly with all the other hospitals in the area, as well as EMS and emergency preparedness officials.
Your father is having chest pains. Your daughter breaks her leg. You suddenly develop the worst headache you’ve ever had. When an accident or illness strikes, are you confident when seeking emergency care?Same-Day Surgery to Meet Your Needs
"I was seen in your emergency room on Saturday, May 10, 2008. I was brought back to an examination room almost within minutes after my arrival, being seen for chest pains and difficulty of breathing.
Speed and time play a critical role when it comes to diagnosing and treating patients with suspected heart attacks. Now, in a step to advance the evaluation of chest pain patients,
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