Emergency Medicine

24/7 Emergency Care Medicine At Iowa Specialty Hospital

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

Your Health and Safety Are Our Top Priority

At Iowa Specialty Hospital, our Emergency Medicine Providers specialize in providing care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate medical attention. Our dedicated emergency room team is here to help you and your family when unexpected medical issues arise. Whether you face a minor injury or a serious illness, our highly skilled professionals are ready to help.

When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

You should seek emergency care for life-threatening conditions or issues that require urgent treatment. Examples of situations that need immediate care include:

• Chest Pain: This can indicate a heart attack, especially if accompanied by left arm pain, sweating, or trouble breathing.
• Severe Bleeding: If bleeding doesn’t stop with direct pressure.
• Abdominal Pain: Intense pain that comes on suddenly.
• Signs of Stroke: Sudden dizziness, weakness, vision problems, or difficulty speaking.
• High Fever and Vomiting: Especially if these symptoms persist for hours.
• Meningitis Symptoms: Severe headaches, neck pain, fever, and sensitivity to light in adults; high-pitched crying, lethargy, or refusal to eat in babies.
• Seizures: Lasting longer than five minutes.
• Injuries from Accidents: Including fractures, deep cuts, or severe burns.

Our Emergency Services

When you arrive at our emergency department, our care providers will evaluate your condition to determine its severity. If your situation is critical, you will be seen immediately. For less urgent conditions, we may suggest outpatient options or further evaluations with specialists.

Our emergency services also include:

• Diagnostic Testing: We can quickly assess your condition through lab tests and imaging.
• Specialist Access: Other medical and surgical specialists are on call to provide additional care.

Common Emergencies We Treat

Our emergency department frequently handles a variety of conditions, including:

• Breathing difficulties
• Chest pain or pressure
• Severe infections like sepsis
• Acute abdominal pain
• Heavy bleeding
• Loss of consciousness
• Fractures from falls or accidents
• Head or neck injuries
• Sudden severe headaches or stroke symptoms

Our Commitment to You

Our emergency medicine providers specialize in treating acute illnesses and injuries that require quick medical attention. Our team includes:

• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurses
• Lab and Radiology Technicians
• Respiratory Therapists

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure you receive the care you need, whenever you need it.

After Your Visit

Upon discharge from the emergency department, you will receive detailed instructions for follow-up care. We often recommend seeing your primary care provider for further evaluation of your health concerns. Please refer to the discharge instructions provided for the best outcomes.

We’re Here for You

At Iowa Specialty Hospital, your health and safety are our top priorities. If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, don’t hesitate to visit us. We’re ready to provide the compassionate, expert care you need.

Entrance Locations

The emergency departments in both Belmond and Clarion are level-four trauma centers, offering expert emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In Belmond, our emergency entrance is located on the west side of Iowa Specialty Hospital.

In Clarion, our emergency entrance is on the north side of Iowa Specialty Hospital, under the canopy.

Iowa Specialty Hospital partners with Clarion, Eagle Grove, Renwick, Belmond, Dows, Hancock, and other area ambulance services, as well as flight teams from Des Moines, Mason City, Waterloo, and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to provide comprehensive critical care to those patients needing more advanced treatment.

To find a provider, please visit our Emergency Medicine Providers page.