Emergency Services at Touchette Regional Hospital

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Whether you’ve just experienced a minor injury, a major accident, or have concerns regarding a serious or chronic condition, our Emergency Department is ready to help. We provide treatment to patients with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention, some of which are life-threatening.

Touchette Regional Hospital’s Emergency Departments is open 24 hours a day with on site radiology, laboratory and highly trained clinicians. Our new electronic medical record means a reduction in wait times, expedited discharge times and an improved reporting process to your primary care physician. 

The Emergency Department at Touchette Regional Hospital is located at 5900 Bond Avenue, Centreville, IL. The emergency department is staffed with emergency medicine physicians, mid-level practitioners, experienced emergency nurses and committed support staff. Fast Track services for treatment of less critical conditions are also provided.

After patients are evaluated and stabilized, those who are critically ill have 24-hour access to the hospital inpatient services.

 

Fast Track Emergency Services

Fast Track is a dedicated treatment area for less serious illnesses and injuries.  Patients who come to the Touchette Regional Hospital Emergency Department are evaluated by a triage nurse. Patients with less urgent issues such as a sprain or a cut requiring a few stitches will be registered for the Fast Track area.  This generally offers the patients a shorter wait time but their care is provided by the same qualified staff with all the resources of a full service Emergency Department. Fast Track patients receive the same level of quality, compassionate care as all of our patients.

Minor emergencies can include the following:

  • Sore throat

  • Sprain, minor broken bones or dislocation

  • Occupational minor injuries

  • Fever, rashes, colds / flu

  • Ear aches or toothaches

  •  Minor lacerations

  • Minor burns

  • Allergic reactions, allergies, asthma

  •  Insect bites and stings

 

Fast Track Location

Fast-track is located in a separate area adjacent to the emergency department.

 

Fast Track Hours

9 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

 

When to Seek Emergency Medical Care

At Touchette Regional Hospital, we are skilled in treating all types of emergencies. We recommend you go to an emergency department if you are experiencing any of the following conditions:

·         Sudden and/or Severe Pain

·         Chest Pain or Pressure

·         Seizures

·         Severe Abdominal Pain

·         Fainting

·         Difficulty Breathing

·         Severe Bleeding

·         Sudden Dizziness, Weakness or Change in Vision

·         Confusion or Loss of Consciousness 

·         Severe or Persistent Vomiting

·         Weakness on One Side of the Body

·         Head Trauma

·         Medication Overdose

·         Serious Extremity Injuries

·         Sudden, Severe Pain Anywhere in the Body 

·         Coughing or Vomiting Blood

·         Suspected Poisoning.

 

You can be confident that our talented staff of emergency professionals stands ready to provide you with the quality emergency care you need.