Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of unexpected, severe medical injuries or infections. It is typically delivered in an emergency room or an ambulance. Our emergency medicine physicians stabilize your condition as quickly as possible to prepare you for the next step of care or discharge.
Emergency room (ER) in Atascosa County
Our mission is to provide the community with the care you need in a safe, comforting environment.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa is proud to serve the surrounding Jourdanton community during some of life’s toughest moments.
Our emergency department is committed to providing swift, effective care, with board-certified emergency room physicians and expertly trained staff available when minutes matter.
Your safety is our priority
At Methodist Hospital Atascosa, we are focused on providing our community the care they need in a safe environment. That’s why our team has continuously enhanced safety measures and protocols for patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
Emergency conditions we treat
- Accidents
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Chest pain
- Cold or flu
- Concussion
- Fever
- Head injuries
- Heart attack
- Poisonings
- Sprains
- Stomach pain
- Stroke
Some illnesses and injuries that are urgent, but not life-threatening, might be better suited for a visit to an urgent care center instead.
For emergencies that may require additional comprehensive care options, you have access to the entire Methodist Healthcare network.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, always call 911 first. If you’re not sure you need to head to the emergency room, talk to a nurse first. Call 210-575-0355.
Visiting our ER
When arriving at our facility for emergency care, you may follow marked signs for our ER entrance. Our ER is open 24/7, and you can park for free in our lot right outside the hospital. While here, you can expect to be treated for a variety of emergency conditions, including, cardiac care, as our facility has been designated as an accredited Chest Pain Center.