Emergency Room Care

About This Treatment

No one can predict a medical emergency - they can happen anywhere and at any time. When the unthinkable happens and you need an emergency room close by, you can count on around-the-clock emergency medicine at Franciscan Health emergency rooms.

If you are currently experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

Fully equipped ER technology and care

At Franciscan Health, you'll receive care in emergency rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Our staff of specially trained physicians and nurses handles all types of emergency illnesses and injuries with prompt, expert care.

Our emergency room teams treat hundreds of thousands of people each year, including those experiencing trauma, stroke, heart attack and other life-threatening conditions. Our emergency department can treat people of all ages, regardless of ability to pay.

Our ER medical team

You'll receive care from a highly trained medical staff that includes:

• Skilled emergency physicians
• Highly specialized nursing staff, including those trained and certified in:
  • Emergency medicine
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Trauma nursing care
  • Emergency care of pediatric patients
• Certified technicians available to administer diagnostic tests such as X-rays and ultrasounds
• Emergency and cardiac teams working around-the-clock in our accredited Chest Pain Centers to stop heart attacks in their tracks

Freestanding emergency room in northwest Indiana

Located in northwest Indiana, the freestanding Chesterton Health & Emergency Center offers convenient, 24-hour access to full-service emergency care. We pride ourselves in providing faster, personalized service, coupled with the high-quality medical services you associate with Franciscan Health.

You have access to comprehensive, on-site diagnostic services, available 24/7 in Chesterton. With state-of-the-art technology and a staff of specially trained physicians and nurses, we are qualified to handle emergency illnesses and injuries for people of all ages.

Not an emergency?

For a condition that is not an emergency, walk-in urgent care locations, such as Franciscan ExpressCare, can be more cost-effective.

If you think you may be experiencing a heart attack, stroke or any other potentially life-threatening condition, always call 911 first.