Emergency Medicine

Call 911 or immediately go to the nearest emergency department if:

• you believe that an illness or injury is life threatening, or
  
• if you experience any of the symptoms below:

• Bleeding that won’t stop.
• Vomiting or coughing blood, or passing black stools.
• Severe pain in the chest, upper abdomen or down the arm.
• Heart stops beating or pulse is very faint.
• Difficult breathing or the presence of blue lips, face or nail beds.
• Severe headache such as with nausea, vomiting, fever or dizziness.
• Injuries from trauma such as from a fall or auto accident.
• Suicidal or homicidal feelings.
• Extensive burns, especially where skin is white or charred.
• Eye injuries such as from acids or other strong solutions.
• Seizures or convulsion that does not stop.
• Insect stings when the patient is known to have allergic reactions.
• Suspected poisoning.
• Numbness or paralysis on a part of the body.
• Fever of 103 degrees F or higher.
• Consciousness is altered or affected.

• Notify Health Net Federal Services within 24 hours at 1-(877) TRICARE (874-2273), AND,
  
• Notify your Primary Care Manager at 1-(301) 295-CARE (2273).

• Emergency Medicine
  • Location:
    • Building: 9 Floor: 1
  • From Wisconsin Ave, at Medical Center METRO stop, turn onto Southwood Rd. into the WRNMMC. At first intersection, right on Palmer Rd. South. and immediately left into the ER parking area. To the Visitors' Garage, proceed on Palmer Rd. South to 3-way stop-sign, turn left on Brown Dr. Visitors' Garage is on right. Building 9 is directly across from garage. From Building 9 main entrance, walk all the way to back of Building 9 and look for Emergency Room door on rear wall.
  • Phone:
    • Main: (301) 295-4810
    • DSN: 295-4810
  • Hours of Operation:
    • 24 hours, 7 days per week

• Visitor Center
• Email
  • A contact OR Customer Advocate may be available for this department.
  • THE EMAIL RECIPIENT WILL NOT BE YOUR DOCTOR!
  • Check FAQs for quick answers.
  • Customer Advocates do not address:
  • Medical advice.
  • Prescriptions.
  • Appointments.
  • Vendors.
  • Customer Advocates do welcome:
    • Suggestions or compliments.
    • Helpful web site additions.
    • Feedback about your recent experience at WRNMMC.
  • Email the contact or Customer Advocate for Emergency Medicine .

Our commitment to you

We know that little things can mean a lot. Our staff are not only skilled emergency professionals, but they are also understanding and compassionate people. We go out of our way to make you feel respected and comfortable during your emergency visit.

We have made improvements with your privacy in mind and to efficiently serve more patients. Private patient rooms have been added as well as rooms to care for the unique needs of pediatric, OB/GYN and behavioral health patients. A two-bay holding area was created for patients who are waiting to be admitted or who require further observation before discharge.

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