When should you visit the Emergency Department?

If you or someone you know experiences any of the following, you should call 911:

• Sudden or unexplained loss of consciousness
• Sudden onset of one-sided weakness or confusion
• Sudden or severe pain that does not subside
• Chest pain
• Sudden onset of numbness in the face, arm or leg
• Sudden onset of slurred speech
• Severe shortness of breath
• High fever accompanied by stiff neck or mental confusion
• Coughing or vomiting blood
• Severe cuts or wounds that will not stop bleeding
• A possible broken bone resulting from a fall or other activity

Please remember to bring the following information:

• A list of current medications
• A list of current health conditions
• Insurance information

If you are unsure, please call your doctor’s office or call 911. You may also visit one of Kalispell Regional Healthcare's urgent care locations.