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                      Emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care- fast. The emergency medicine team at Merit Health River Region provides care to patients in Vicksburg and surrounding areas when they need it most.

                      Merit Health River Region's Emergency Department is a designated Level IV trauma center. In addition to 24/7 emergency care, we provide:

                      • A 24-hour laboratory for emergency testing
                      • A 24-hour occupational medicine program that offers workers’ compensation injury support
                      • A 24-hour pharmacy to take care of your medication requirements
                      • A 24-hour radiology department for required X-rays and diagnostic testing
                      • An ER Fast Track that is dedicated to minor injuries or illnesses from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

                      The Emergency Department is also backed by AIR CARE; the region's only hospital-based dedicated air transport service.

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                      "My mother was new to Vicksburg. She was taken to Merit Health River Region's Emergency Department after falling while trying to get out of bed. My mother didn’t know anyone except me, but the ambulance staff, ER doctors and nurses were very kind and nurturing to her. Even though she couldn’t speak properly, they held her hand, smiled and tried to talk with her. That meant a lot to her, and to me."

                      "The care we received was beyond good. We’ve been in a lot of hospitals with my mother, and the ER staff at Merit Health River Region went out of their way to be nice and take care of things for her. As a son, I really appreciate that. On a scale of 1-10 I’d give Merit Health River Region's Emergency Department a 10. It’s right here in our own back yard and could mean the difference between life and death. Great people, great care."

                      - Chris B.


                      Hands-only CPR: Two Steps to Staying Alive

                      The following information is provided by the American Heart Association

                      What is Hands-Only CPR?
                      Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work, or in a park). It consists of two easy steps:

                      1. Call 911 (or send someone to do that)
                      2. .Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

                      When you call 911, you need to stay on the phone until the 911 dispatcher (operator) tells you to hang up. The dispatcher will ask you about the emergency. They will also ask for details such as your location. It is important to be specific, especially if you are calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed location or address. Remember that answering the dispatcher's questions will not delay the arrival of help.

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