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1. 2. HEADACHES 7. CHEST PAIN UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS 8. PAIN STOMACH 4. 5. 10. BACK PAIN CUTS AND CONTUSIONS 9. SKIN INFECTIONS URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS 3. ASTHMA 6. SPRAINS AND STRAINS don't Emergencies wait for appointments. T R ER What to Bring Don't show up to the emergency room (ER) empty-handed. With a little forethought, you can help ER medical staff know how to better care for you by bringing the following lists: • Physician names and phone numbers. Carry a list of your regular physicians, including their specialties and phone numbers. • Current medications. Keep a current log of your prescription and over-the-counter medications handy, and include dosage amount and times taken. • Relevant medical problems. Write down food and drug allergies, chronic conditions, etc., and wear a medical alert bracelet that identifies vital health information in the event you are unable to communicate with ER staff. To get organized, call for our Emergency Information Card (ICE): (855) 245-8332. That's why at your local HCA Hospitals, we have three additional ways that can help you reach our ER immediately: ER TO : 23000 iTriage with the help waiting For more information or a FREE physician referral call, 954-724-9349 BrowardHospitals.com ER TO : 23000 iTriage with the help waiting For more information or a FREE physician referral call, 954-724-9349 BrowardHospitals.com iTriage isn't just an ordinary symptom checker app. It has a personalized section to track medications, store health records, and even help book office visits. FREE for Apple and Android users. Use iNotify to let our ER staff know you're coming, saving time when it matters most. By the time you come through the doors, our staff will be waiting with the help you need. If you are having a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at www.HCAWestFlorida.com. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American College of Emergency Physicians ER TO : 23000 iTriage with the help waiting For more information or a FREE physician referral call, 954-724-9349 BrowardHospitals.com Text ER to 23000 to see our average ER wait times with real-time updates every 30 minutes! ER Wait Times Want to know how long it takes to be seen at the emergency department? Check the ER wait time—the average time it takes to see a qualified medical professional after walking into the emergency room. ER wait times at HCA West Florida are calculated on a four-hour rolling average and updated every 30 minutes. While the national average ER wait time is one hour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all HCA hospitals strive to beat the national average. Text "ER" to 23000 to view emergency care wait times at your local HCA West Florida hospital. HCA West Florida | 5 Winter 2014

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