Emergency Care
At Coosa Valley Medical Center, we understand that emergencies can happen at any time. Our Emergency Department is dedicated to providing fast, effective, and compassionate care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals is here to support you when you need it most.
Why Choose Coosa Valley Medical Center for Emergency Care?
- 24/7 Emergency Services: Our state-of-the-art facility is always open and ready to provide expert care.
- Experienced Team: Our board-certified emergency medicine physicians, skilled nurses, and healthcare professionals deliver top-tier care for a wide range of medical emergencies.
- Advanced Technology: Equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment tools, our Emergency Department ensures accurate diagnoses and effective interventions.
- Quick Response Times: We prioritize patient care and aim to minimize wait times while delivering thorough, personalized attention.
- Advanced Care: CVMC’s emergency department is designated as a Level III Trauma Center to treat complex illnesses. It also is part of the Stroke/STEMI Ready Program, Sepsis Preparedness Program, and Pediatric Readiness in partnership with Children’s of Alabama.
- Pediatric Readiness - CVMC’s emergency department participates in Children’s of Alabama’s
COACHES program to continually learn from a multidisciplinary team of pediatric critical care trained physicians and nurses who are conducting simulation training interventions in community hospitals, with the ultimate goal of improving pediatric patient outcomes.
What We Treat
Our Emergency Department is equipped to handle:
- Chest pain and heart attack symptoms
- Stroke symptoms (BE FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
- Severe injuries, including fractures and lacerations
- Respiratory distress and breathing difficulties
- High fever or sudden illness
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Pediatric emergencies
- Other urgent medical conditions
Your Emergency Care Journey
When you arrive at our Emergency Department, you will be quickly assessed by our triage team to determine the severity of your condition. This ensures that patients with the most critical needs receive immediate attention.
Our team will communicate with you every step of the way, keeping you informed and ensuring your comfort and safety. If additional specialized care is required, we coordinate seamlessly with other departments and healthcare providers for a smooth transition.
Important Things to Remember
If you or your family is required to wait for Emergency Department services, it is most likely because the medical staff is treating patients who require more immediate attention. We ask for your understanding and patience.
It is important to understand that awaiting results of lab work or x-rays may take time and may prolong your emergency department visit.
Vending machines are located in the Emergency Department waiting room. The Hickory Street Café, located next to the emergency department, is open daily with the following schedule:
- Breakfast: 6:15 am – 8:15 am
- Lunch: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
For daily menu updates, please call our menu line at 256-249-5668. Please check with the patient’s nurse before allowing the patient to eat or drink anything.
Preparing for an Emergency
While emergencies are unpredictable, you can be prepared:
- Know the location of our Emergency Department: Coosa Valley Medical Center, 315 West Hickory Street, Sylacauga, AL 35150
- Keep a list of your medications, allergies, and medical history handy.
- Call 911 immediately for life-threatening conditions.
Community Trusted Care
As part of Coosa Valley Medical Center, our Emergency Department is committed to serving the health and well-being of our community. We take pride in providing patient-centered care with compassion, expertise, and dedication.
TeleStroke
Coosa Valley Medical Center partners with UAB Medicine to bring the tele-stroke program to the residents of the greater Coosa Valley communities. The new program will allow patients to receive vital care closer to their homes, saving valuable time and extending much-needed services without compromising the quality of care.
When patients come to CVMC’s emergency department presenting with stroke-like symptoms, the team will utilize the tele-stroke program to request an on-demand stroke consult. One of UAB’s responding neurologists will assess the patient using the NIH stroke scale and a physical exam, assisted by the on-site emergency room physician or nurse. The neurologist will review the patient’s CT scans and provide a recommendation based on their assessment. CVMC will then provide inpatient care in their hospital or transfer the patient to the appropriate level of care that is needed.
Access to health care is limited in many of the state’s rural counties. Telemedicine programs like the tele-stroke program facilitate subspeciality care at rural sites, leading to an increase in access to care in rural areas across the state. Coosa Valley Medical Center is one of 20 hospitals to join the tele-stroke program.
