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Emergency Medicine

Emergency-Medicine-ts

Emergencies happen. Delaying care shouldn't.


What happens when that feeling in your chest is more than just butterflies? Or when that annoying headache refuses to go away?
 
At Virtua Health, we provide around-the-clock emergency care at seven locations near you. So for issues big or small - it's safe to get the emergency care you need.

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Stories to live by.


Gene Miller was headed towards a widow-maker heart attack. But because of the pandemic, he almost ignored his symptoms. 

"It was very scary because of COVID," says Gene. "But we learned that Virtua had closed the waiting room, everyone had masks on, it was a very safe environment." 

Discover Gene's story and how he connected to care. 

Emergency Care - When You Need It

When it comes to emergency medicine, our goal is to deliver the care you need, right when you need it. Learn more about our emergency and urgent care services - including when it might be right to visit our facilities.

Medical Emergencies

An emergency is a medical problem that could cause death or permanent injury if not treated right away. For example:


  • Chest pain that may be accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, spreading pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or a fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Stroke symptoms such as sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
  • Bleeding that doesn't stop after 15 minutes of direct pressure
  • Sudden severe pain and swelling in a joint
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Passing out (fainting)
  • Swallowing poison
  • Choking
  • Broken bones
  • Bites, human or from some animals
  • Gaping wounds (the edges don't come together)

Virtua's emergency departments (EDs) are prepared to meet the needs of each patient 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the five Virtua hospitals in Camden, Marlton, Mount Holly, Voorhees and Willingboro, as well as the satellite ED centers in Berlin and Camden. The emergency departments at Virtua Berlin and Camden provide medical care and stabilization of patients in critical condition who require transfer and admission to an inpatient hospital. Specialty services are available in certain locations.

Pediatric Emergencies

At Virtua, all of our Emergency Departments provide pediatric emergency care and meet the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for emergency services. Plus, we partner with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to provide emergency pediatric care at Virtua Voorhees and Virtua Mount Holly 24/7.


At the Virtua Mount Holly Pediatric Pavilion, we utilize the latest technology to support the fastest recovery possible.

When it comes to children, here are some warning signs to look out for:


  • Bleeding that doesn't stop after five minutes of direct pressure
  • Severe or ongoing vomiting
  • Bloody stools or diarrhea
  • Extreme sleepiness or fussiness, dizziness, confusion, or other changes
  • Chest or abdominal (stomach) pain or pressure
  • A stiff neck with a fever or headache

Specialized Care

Minor Emergency Care

  • Virtua Mount Holly, Virtua Voorhees, and Virtua Willingboro provide designated areas for the prompt treatment of patients with minor illnesses such as ear infections or injuries such as cuts and sprains. This service is available between 9 am and 1 pm, 7 days a week at Virtua Memorial and between 11 am and 11 pm, 7 days a week at Virtua Voorhees and Virtua Willingboro.

Stroke Care

  • Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center by the New Jersey Department of Health, equipped to treat the most complex neurological emergencies. The Virtua Acute Rehabilitation Center, located within Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, provides 24/7, high-quality care for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurologic conditions. 
  • Virtua Marlton, Virtua Mount Holly, Virtua Voorhees and Virtua Willingboro are designated Primary Stroke Centers by the New Jersey Department of Health and follow strict protocols for treating patients with stroke symptoms.
  • All Virtua EDs provide teleneurology, which allows emergency room physicians to have round-the-clock access to neurologists via real-time, two-way audio and video communication for the rapid diagnosis of stroke symptoms.

Heart Care

  • Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is nationally recognized for outstanding cardiac care with one of the fastest arrival to interventional treatment times.
  • Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital can receive web-based transmission of ECG heart rhythm from EMT services equipped to transmit such readings en route. The emergency department and the cardiac catheterization lab are ready as soon as the patient arrives.

Chest Pain

  • Virtua has established Chest Pain Centers (CPC) within each hospital for the rapid and early diagnosis of heart attack. The emergency department staff follows protocols to make a timely diagnosis in the critical early stage when treatments are most effective.

Urgent Care

  • Virtua Urgent Care Centers are conveniently located throughout New Jersey and treat patients with minor sicknesses or injuries that require immediate attention. No appointments necessary and all major insurances accepted.

Other Services

  • Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU): the largest in the state with 11 advanced life support units and 165 full- and part-time paramedics. 
  • Electronic medical records with the ability to automatically fax ED reports to designated physicians. 
  • Burlington County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, available at Virtua Mount Holly and Virtua Marlton. 
 

Success Stories - Straight from the ER

At Virtua, we measure our success by outcomes and satisfaction. And we're incredibly proud of our ability to care for our community when it matters most. Explore some of our best patient success stories of emergency care during the pandemic, straight from the ER. 
Virtua Health Cardiologist, Troy Randle, DO

Virtua Doctor's Experience is a Warning For All About COVID-19 and Strokes

Virtua cardiologist Troy Randle, DO, didn't think he would get COVID-19—but he did. He certainly didn't expect the life-threatening stroke that followed.

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Dean Eson Feels Lucky to be Alive After Brushing Off Subtle Heart Attack Symptoms

Dean Eson Feels Lucky to be Alive After Brushing Off Subtle Heart Attack Symptoms

Pain in his shoulder and arm wasn't a red flag for Dean Eson. But, as his pain worsened, he took his doctor's advice to see a cardiologist—and it saved his life.

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A Life-Saving Decision During the Pandemic Saved Barry from a Heart Attack

A Quick Decision Saved Barry from a Heart Attack During the Pandemic

Barry Scheiner of Mt. Laurel, NJ, had a life-threatening heart attack during the pandemic. When seconds mattered, the physicians at Virtua Memorial Hospital saved his life.

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A Cardiologist’s Heart-Saving Advice on When to Seek Emergency Care - Virtua Health, NJ

A Cardiologist's Advice on Heart-Saving Emergency Cardiac Care

It's understandable why people are afraid to go to the ER during this pandemic. But, if you have the symptoms of a cardiac emergency, it's vital—and safe—to get immediate help.

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Locations

With 24/7 emergency departments and urgent care centers throughout South Jersey, Virtua is ready to handle your urgent medical needs with the right level of care.

Emergency Care

Hospitals

• Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Camden
• Virtua Marlton Hospital
• Virtua Memorial Hospital
• Virtua Voorhees Hospital 
• Virtua Willingboro Hospital

Satellite Emergency Departments

• Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Berlin
• Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Camden

Urgent Care

Urgent Care Centers

• Cherry Hill
• Medford
• Moorestown
• Mount Holly
• Voorhees
• Washington Township 
• Westmont

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Knowing where to go for life's little emergencies (or big ones) can make a difference in your care and convenience. We break it down for you. 

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