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June 24, 2014
Current in Westfield
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13500 North Meridian Street Carmel, IN • 317-582-7000
ER Always Ready for Summer Emergencies Health emergencies can happen at any time of the year, but summertime creates some unique circumstances that, unfortunately, can result in visits to the ER.
Short Waits. Fast Results. Excellent Treatment.
Getting the help you need
In the event that a health emergency does arise this summer, St.Vincent Carmel Emergency Department is ready to help, 24/7. I hear Common summer from patients all the time emergencies who tell me that we have the fastest and friendliest care Although people spend a lot of they’ve ever received. In fact, By: Steve Baunach time near water in the summer, Director of Emergency our average wait time is less dehydration, heat injuries and Services than 20 minutes. And if you overexposure to sun are all find yourself with an common problems. Simply put, orthopedic injury while participating in people just don’t drink enough water sports you should know that St.Vincent during warmer weather and while Carmel has a very robust orthopedic enjoying summertime activities. program. We have an extensive team of Furthermore, people tend to drink a little sports medicine and orthopedic surgeons more alcohol, especially during summer available for any injuries that may occur. holidays. Not only can alcohol use lead to dehydration, it can also lead to accidents due to being in an impaired state. Since these are the months when people are outdoors and moving more, a lot of orthopedic injuries also occur in the summer. When your activity level is not commensurate with your level of conditioning, you can easily find yourself hurt. At the start of golf season, for example, there are always more heart attacks from people who have been sitting idly all winter and then decide to jump up and play 36 holes. When you’ve got an active summer planned, make sure you’re out walking and preparing yourself beforehand for that level of activity. If you’re starting a new exercise program or going to engage in strenuous activities, you should see your personal physician before you begin. Other common summer emergencies can run the gamut from severe sunburn to allergic reactions to insect stings. Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented with just a few precautions. For example, don’t forget to wear sunscreen, especially if you have a light complexion. And before taking a drink from a soda, be sure to check the top of the can for a bee that might like the sweet taste as much as you do.
The entire staff, from the nurses to the physicians and supervisors, is proud of the fact that our ER is an Emergency Center of Excellence. That’s an elite designation shared by only a few other Emergency Departments in the country, and we’re the only hospital in central Indiana with that level of recognition. If you have a problem that is serious enough to warrant inpatient admission to St.Vincent Carmel, you’ll be treated by a 100 Top Hospital, according to Truven Health Analytics. We work incredibly hard to live up to those kinds of standards, but the thanks we get from our patients is the highest praise we can receive. So this season, keep an eye on your surroundings, drink plenty of water, don’t overdo it, and you’ve got an excellent chance of enjoying a fun, healthy and safe summer. Text CARE to 41411 to find current ER wait times at St.Vincent Carmel. For alternate routes during US31 construction, go to stvincent.org/US31. If you are having a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
When you need emergency care, trust St.Vincent Carmel Emergency Department. We make it a point to see you quickly, help you heal and get you home fast. For your convenience, we also offer FREE valet parking at Entrance 5.
Text CARE to 41411 to check our current FAST ED wait times.
Average Wait: Under 20 Minutes
Central Indiana’s ONLY 100 Top Hospital. Dedicated to efficient, committed and exceptional care to our patients, our providers and our community.
The only 100 Top Hospital in central Indiana, St.Vincent Carmel Hospital continues its unsurpassed commitment to patient satisfaction and improved outcomes with milestones that include: • Ranked “Excellent” by Patients for Overall Quality of Care • Bariatric Center of Excellence • #1 Breast Center for Patient Satisfaction • Emergency Department Center of Excellence: The only hospital in central Indiana with this designation. • Women’s Center: Coming in 2015, a new center designed specifically to provide high quality, focused care for women in one location. To learn more about the services available at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital, visit stvincent.org/carmel. stvincent.org/carmel