Emergency Services

Carilion Clinic is the leading provider of emergency and trauma care in southwest Virginia. Emergency medicine physicians, residents and experienced nursing staff with specialized training in emergency, pediatric, forensic and trauma nursing, staff the Carilion Clinic emergency departments (EDs) and its hospital facilities.

Medical emergencies often require immediate medical intervention and Carilion Clinic is committed to the highest quality of care and treatment when they occur. Emergencies may include:

  • Breathing difficulty

  • Poisoning

  • Coughing up or vomiting blood

  • Chest pain or pressure 

  • Acute abdominal pain

  • Heavy bleeding

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Fractures

  • Motor vehicle crash injuries

  • Head or neck injuries

  • Sudden and/or severe headaches, paralysis, seizure or stroke symptoms

  • Dehydration

  • Suicidal feelings