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Emergency Services
Emergencies tend to happen at unexpected times, both during the day and the night. True life-threatening medical emergencies are best managed through our community's Emergency Medical Services.
If you feel that you are experiencing a true, life-threatening medical emergency,
you should call 911
Poison Control Center
If someone has ingested or been exposed to a potentially toxic substance, the Poison Control Center provides a 24 hours/day service to help. They can help direct you in how to best handle the situation. They can be reached by phone at: (303) 739-1123
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Emergency Rooms
Emergency Rooms are equipped to handle all acute medical problems. However, the best use of an emergency room is for true life-threatening emergencies, or when all other medical offices, including urgent care centers, are closed.
The following is a list of phone numbers that you can use to contact Emergency Rooms in this area:
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Facility |
ER Phone |
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Medical Center of Aurora |
(303) 695-2780 |
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Swedish Medical Center |
(303) 788-6911 |
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North Suburban Medical Center |
(303) 450-4482 |
| Platte Valley Medical Center |
(303) 659-1531 |
Examples of true life-threatening medical problems include:
- Chest pain
- Major trauma
- Potential stroke (numbness, tingling or weakness in any part of your body)
- Severe stomach pain
- Altered mental status
- Injuries with a loss of consciousness
- Children less than the age of 3 months with a fever higher than 100.4 degrees.
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