Emergency Services at University Hospitals
University Hospitals provide 24-hour emergency care to adult and pediatric patients in state-of-the-art emergency room facilities. Our dedicated emergency units offer immediate access to expert specialists and advanced technology in an environment specifically designed to maximize patient comfort, privacy and safety.
ER, Orthopedic Injury Clinic or Urgent Care? Where to go for care.
Find an Emergency Room
Find an Orthopedic Injury Clinic
For sudden injuries from an accident, sports, or other physical activity, find an ortho injury clinic near you.
Find an Urgent Care
Walk-in care for minor injuries or illnesses that need to be treated the same-day.
Contact Poison Control
If you or your child has a poison emergency or you have a question about poisons and you are in the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.
Emergency Care for Kids
When your child needs emergency care, UH Rainbow Emergency Rooms offer convenient, kid-friendly medical care from board-certified physicians.
UH ER Achievements
All of our ERs have achieved accreditation as Chest Pain Centers for reducing time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack
Most of our ERs have earned Primary Stroke Center certification stroke care
Five of our ERs have received the American Heart Association 2019 Stroke GOLD PLUS award for stroke care
A Level I trauma center and three Level III trauma centers to treat traumatic injuries immediately
Trauma Services
When an emergency situations occur our trauma surgeons and other specialists are available to provide immediate care for all types of trauma, including severe traumatic injuries, brain and head trauma, orthopedic trauma and pediatric trauma.
Critical Care
Our ER team works closely to the critical care physicians and nurses in our intensive care units to provide seamless care for trauma patients in need of further care.
Acute Care Surgery
Our general surgeons are available 24/7 for emergency surgery situations.
Sexual Assault Survivors Program
Our sexual assault survivors program provides comprehensive care for sexual assault survivors with a focus on healing and recovery.
Trauma
Trauma
- Concussion
- Fainting
- Head trauma or eye injury
- Seizures
- Overdoses
- Bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Brain injuries
- Severe abdominal pain
- Assault
- Migraine/severe headache
Heart Attack Symptoms
Heart Attack Symptoms
- Chest pain
- Wheezing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Tingling or discomfort
- Heartburn feeling
- Cold sweat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Very high or low vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate or temperature
Signs of a Stroke
Signs of a Stroke
- Fainting or dizziness
- Sudden numbness or weakness
- Confusion
- One side of the face is drooping
- Difficulty speaking
- Difficulty seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes
- Loss of balance/coordination
Pediatric ER Care
Pediatric ER Care
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Bone fractures and sprains
- Burns
- Cuts and lacerations
- Diarrhea and dehydration
- Difficulty breathing/respiratory distress
- Fever
- Head injuries and concussions
- Poison ingestion
- Seizures
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
- Change in mental state
- Thoughts of suicide
- Depression
- Paranoia
- Substance abuse
Physical Injuries
Physical Injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Joint pain, dislocation or injury
- Blistering, large burns or extensive rash
- Tendon and ligament injuries
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials
- Poisoning
5 Steps of Emergency Care
- Triage – process of determining the severity of condition
- Registration – gather patient information and obtain consent for treatment
- Treatment – every patient receives treatment from a doctor or mid-level practitioner
- Reevaluation – evaluate test results to determine type of treatment
- Discharge – receive instructions to follow after leaving the emergency room
The Science of Health Blog
Read the latest in emergency information to help you navigate urgent situations.
Insurance & Payment
We accept all major medical insurance providers, including Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO) SuperMed. Co-pays, deductibles and items not covered by insurance are paid at the time of your visit.