OMHS Emergency Department

The Emergency Department provides care to all patients, of all ages, who are ill or injured – regardless of their ability to pay. It has 22 private rooms for emergency situations and 11 private Fast Track rooms, all divided into 4 different sections -

1. Fast Track - sutures, splints, sprains, abrasions, etc.;
2. Trauma - car accidents, heart attacks, etc.
3. Acute - chest pain, strokes, diabetic conditions, etc. and
4. Medical - OB/GYN, ear-nose-throat, kidney stones, etc.

Location and Parking

The OMHS Emergency Department is located on the Parrish Ave. campus. It is connected to the Visitor Parking Plaza. The first floor of the plaza is designated as ER parking, and there is a covered drive for patients to use.

When coming to the Emergency Department, use the Breckenridge Street entrance and follow the signs.  

When to Come

Don’t hesitate to come to the Emergency Department anytime you experience:

• Possible stroke symptoms, such as loss of muscle control or slurred speech
• Chest pain or difficulty breathing
• Bleeding injury or broken bones
• After hours sprains and strains

What to Bring

The following checklist can help us diagnose and treat your condition:

• List of all medications
• List of any pre-existing conditions
• Type and description of any recent medical procedures
• Known allergies

When you arrive, sign in at the reception desk. The ER practices triage to evaluate the severity of your condition and the priority of treatment. The outcome of your visit to the ER depends on the severity of your condition. You may be treated and released, transferred to the appropriate medical facility or admitted.

Partnership with CEP America

Our emergency department is managed by CEP America, a leading emergency medicine staffing and management organization. All of our physicians are board-eligible or board-certified in emergency medicine. Working together, our entire care team is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care. As a result of the partnership, visitors to the ER will experience shorter wait times and receive the highest quality emergency care

Billing Questions

OMHS is now partnering with CEP America to provide emergency medicine services. Based on your date of service, you can contact either CEP America or our previous provider, Emergency Physicians Group for questions about your account.

Payments

CEP America
PO BOX 582663
Modesto, CA 95358

Or pay online at: www.drpaycenter.com/billpay

For emergencies dial 911!

Contact our Call Center at 1-877-888-OMHS to speak with a nurse