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How To Know When To Go to the ER

By knowing ahead of time what to get ER care for, you’ll be better equipped to act fast when every moment matters. Get emergency care right away for:

  • Broken bones
  • Complicated fractures
  • Deep wounds
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Heart attack symptoms (such as chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, extreme fatigue, and upper body discomfort)
  • Major head injury
  • Poisoning
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns
  • Stroke symptoms (such as facial droop, slurred speech, and sudden numbness on one side of the body)
  • Vomiting or coughing up blood

If you're experiencing heart attack or stroke symptoms, please call 911 immediately.

When Every Minute Counts, Choose Expert ER Care

At AdventHealth Fish Memorial, you’ll find an expert team that's board-certified in emergency medicine. No matter how or when you need us, know that we’ll deliver lifesaving support and comprehensive treatments — all while keeping your whole health in mind. Here’s what sets us apart and why you can feel confident choosing us for your care.

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    Board-Certified Physicians

    Our ERs are staffed with a specialized team of board-certified emergency physicians, critical care nurses and other trained specialists to meet the emergency medical needs of our West Volusia County communities.

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    Specialized ER Care for Kids

    When your little one needs big care, rest assured they’ll be in great hands at our ERs. Our Orange City ER at AdventHealth Fish Memorial has a full-service pediatric emergency department, and our freestanding ER in Deltona is pediatric-friendly.

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    Heart Attack and Stroke Expertise

    We’re well-equipped to treat the most serious medical emergencies at a moment’s notice. Our ER physicians and team members are skilled in rapidly diagnosing and treating heart attacks and strokes, ensuring we can take care of you quickly and accurately.

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Specialized ER Care for Your Little Ones

With kids, emergencies can happen at any time. But with a dedicated pediatric ER nearby, help is always close to home. Our pediatric emergency department at AdventHealth Fish Memorial was designed with kids’ unique needs in mind, featuring:

  • Separate child-friendly waiting room
  • Seven ocean-themed exam rooms to lift kids’ spirits
  • Child life specialist available five days a week
  • Four specialized ambulances and one helicopter for emergency transfers
  • Access to 140 pediatric specialists from 35 subspecialties

In addition to this full-service pediatric ER at AdventHealth Fish Memorial, our AdventHealth Deltona ER is pediatric-friendly.

Find Our Emergency Care Near You

We’re Always Ready to Deliver Lifesaving Care

With 24-hour ER care close to home in West Volusia County, we’ll be ready to take care of you and your family any time you need us. Our extended team is standing by to help answer your questions, tell you more about our emergency care or guide you toward your nearest ER in Orange City.

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.

Get Directions to Our Orange City ER

Or call us at 386-917-5000.