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Do I Need Emergent Care or Urgent Care?

If your condition is not life-threatening, then your primary care physician should be your first call. If your primary care doctor is not available, you’re afforded other options. Emergency rooms at hospitals offer inpatient care, emergency and trauma aid 24 hours a day and are prepared to handle potential life-threatening situations. Urgent care centers are... Read More

Emergency Care

March 27, 2013

It’s a New Day in the ER at Danville Regional

There is a song from 1965 that has recently become the anthem for moving forward in life. “Feeling Good” has been featured everywhere from commercials to children’s musicals. The lyrics just make you feel empowered. “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life for me. And I’m feeling good.” Nowhere are... Read More

Emergency Care

March 27, 2013

Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?

It’s a question we ask when our bodies tell us that something just isn’t right. Knowing where to go when you need help could save your life, save you time, and/or save you money. Is your condition Emergent (life-threatening) or Urgent (non-life-threatening)? The most important point is that if your condition is life-threatening, you should... Read More

Emergency Care

March 27, 2013

Impeccable Timing Saved My Father’s Life

Phone calls are usually benign. Most often, they are happy chances to catch up with others. But, earlier this year, I realized that you never know what to expect when you answer. My name is Robin Duncan Hasty and I was born and raised in Danville. In fact, I was born in Danville Memorial Hospital... Read More

Emergency Care, Healthy Hearts