Emergency Care
Our Approach
Our emergency room (ER) provides emergency care for serious illnesses and injuries. When a sudden, serious illness or injury affects you or your loved ones, our Laguna Beach Emergency Room is ready to help – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you think you or someone else is having a life-threatening emergency, call 911 right away or go to the nearest emergency room. If your symptoms aren't life-threatening, an urgent care center may be a faster option for minor illnesses and injuries.
At our Laguna Beach emergency room, you can expect:
- 24/7 emergency care for serious illnesses and injuries
- Board-certified emergency doctors, certified emergency nurses and nurse practitioners
- Triage nurse who assesses you as soon as you arrive
- Safe, coordinated transfer to Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo when a higher level of care is needed
Expert Emergency Care, Close to Home
When you need emergency care, you can count on a skilled team that works together to assess, treat and support you. Learn more about the doctors, nurses and emergency transport services that help you receive the right care at the right time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for life-threatening symptoms such as:
- Drug overdose
- Major injuries
- Sudden chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Uncontrolled bleeding
If you don’t know whether your emergency is life-threatening or not, take the safe approach and come in.
For non-life-threatening issues, visit an urgent care clinic or your primary care doctor. These include:
- Colds
- Diarrhea
- Minor cuts
- Nausea
- Rashes
- Sprains
If possible, bring the following items with you:
- Advanced Directive, if you have one
- Credit card
- Insurance card
- List of medication allergies
- List of medications and supplements you take, including dosages
- Names of your doctors
- Pharmacy name and phone number
- Photo ID
Please leave valuables, cash and jewelry at home whenever possible.
If you think you or a loved one may need to stay overnight, consider bringing:
- Book, tablet or other entertainment
- Charger for your phone or tablet
- Comfortable clothing and sleepwear
- Dentures and storage case
- Earbuds or headphones
- Eyeglasses and hearing aids, and their cases
- Toiletries, such as toothbrush and toothpaste
Bringing a few comfort items can help make your stay more comfortable if you’re admitted to the hospital.