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                      Emergencies can happen anytime, day or night - that's why La Porte Hospital has emergency care services available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Our emergency care teams specialize in caring for patients with acute illnesses or injuries which require immediate medical attention.

                      CPC ACC PCI sealOur emergency room is accredited by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Accreditation. We have streamlined our systems from admission and evaluation to diagnosis and treatment all the way through to appropriate post-discharge care. Hospitals that have earned this accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms and have primary PCI available 24/7 every day of the year.

                      The La Porte Hospital emergency room features:

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                      If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 and seek immediate medical attention.

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                      If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, caring, trained nurses in the La Porte Hospital emergency department are here to help. It’s important to report your assault right away. The nurses are certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and can help guide patients through emergency treatment for sexual assault, ensuring that all evidence is collected appropriately for law enforcement proper prosecution.

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