Emergency Health Services provides 24-hour emergency services in many hospital sites.   Operating hours may vary in rural communities that provide emergency care; you are encouraged to call ahead to confirm.      Emergency Services address urgent care needs for individuals who walk into the department or are transported via ground or air ambulance service.  Services are prioritized based on the severity of a patient’s condition upon arrival.

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