Emergency Services
Chest Pain Accredited | Stroke Receiving Hospital | Level IV Trauma Center
The only emergency room in Vernal backed by a local hospital.
We are proud to provide a higher level of specialty care right here at home.
Health issues don’t take nights and weekends off. Our quality care and treatment don’t either.
Call 9-1-1 if you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency.
Next Steps
About our Emergency Services
At Ashley Regional Medical Center, our Emergency Room (ER) team is staffed 24/7 with emergency physicians, nurses and staff who are trained in providing emergency care. Our team combines advanced training with compassionate service to be ready for you or your family when you need it the most.
What to Expect in our ER
As a patient, you will be cared for by staff trained to respond to any type of medical emergency. We understand a visit to the ER can be a very stressful time; therefore, you should expect us to communicate with you and guide you through your situation. You should always ask questions if you do not understand.
Quality Emergency Care
The national recognition we’ve earned demonstrates our staff’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care including:
American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Ashley Regional Medical Center received Chest Pain Center accreditation from ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the best heart care treatment available. As an accredited facility, we use the newest methods and best practices in heart care to ensure that our patients receive:
- Right care at the right time to minimize or eliminate heart damage due to heart attack
- Timely and accurate diagnoses to reduce the disruption to your life and get you back home as soon as possible
- Help and communication to better understand how to respond to your heart emergencies
- Improved quality of life after a heart episode
Learn more about chest pain awareness.
Stroke Receiving Hospital
Ashley Regional Medical Center received the status of "Stroke Receiving Facility" from the Utah Department of Health.
Patients who have a stroke have a small window of opportunity for life-saving treatment. “Clot-busting” medications must be delivered within three hours to prevent further brain damage. The importance of appropriate medical care plays a huge part in this process.
Level IV Trauma Designation
This designation requires full time general surgery and orthopedic care through the hospital emergency room. All ancillary departments, including radiology, must meet certain criteria and standards for trauma patients, including how quickly certain types of x-rays can be completed. A trauma team is designated and trained to respond to trauma cases in the Emergency Room.
Recognize Emergency Symptoms
Two of the most common life-threatening emergencies are heart attacks and strokes. Timely treatment is crucial!