Emergency Care
The Emergency Department at Black River Memorial Hospital is always open to meet your family’s healthcare needs.
Call 911 or go to the Emergency Department for:
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- Heart attack symptoms including chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain in other areas (one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach)
- Stroke symptoms including changes in vision, trouble speaking, facial droop, confusion, dizziness, sudden severe headache, numbness or weakness on one side, or change in mental status
- Severe abdominal pain
- Loss of consciousness
- Trauma injuries including severe cuts, broken bones, or head injuries
- Suicide attempt or suicidal thoughts or threats
- Pregnancy related problems including abdominal pain or bleeding
- Alcohol or drug overdose
Same-day Clinic Appointments
If you have urgent health issues like a cold, flu, infections, or minor injuries that do not require the emergency department, we offer same-day clinic appointments. Learn more about same-day clinic appointments >
Emergency Services:
Open 24/7 for your emergent needs
Provides stabilizing treatment for illnesses and injuries
24/7 lab and imaging services
Meet Our Emergency Care Team
Brenna Peters, D.N.P.
Carol Martin, M.D.
Janice Drinsinger, A.P.N.P.
Jared Sherman, P.A.
Jeffery Herried, P.A.
Kevin Anderson, M.D.
Sarah Chilson, P.A.
Shelby Nykiel, M.D.
Troy Sennholz, M.D.
Our Services
Open 24/7
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Our emergency department is open 24/7, staffed by emergency medicine doctors and advanced practice clinicians.
Patient Stabilization
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As a level IV trauma center, our team is trained to stabilize patients that need a higher level of emergency care.
Providing Initial Treatment
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As a level IV trauma center, our team can provide initial treatment for health conditions including trauma, stroke, and heart attacks.
Laboratory Services
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We have 24/7 laboratory support to help diagnose health conditions.
Imaging Services
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We have 24/7 imaging services to help diagnose health conditions.
Referrals for Follow-Up
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Our emergency care team can refer you for additional follow-up care with your primary care provider or specialty providers.