Emergency Room Care
For immediate, advanced critical care, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center offers emergency services in South Bend, Mishawaka & Plymouth.
| South Bend ER | 801 E. LaSalle Ave. |
| Mishawaka Freestanding ER | 215 W. 4th St. |
| Plymouth ER | 1915 Lake Ave. |
Is emergency treatment necessary?
It's not always clear whether an injury or illness calls for a trip to the Emergency Department. Some symptoms you should not ignore include:
- Chest Pain
- Difficulty Breathing
- Blacking Out/Weakness
- Slurred Speech
- Changes in Vision
- Changes in Mental Status
- Sudden/Severe Pain
- Uncontrollable Bleeding
- Coughing/Vomiting Blood
- Suicidal Feelings
Our ER is always open and ready to provide care. Understand, however, that a trip to the ER usually takes longer and costs more than a visit to a doctor's office.
If you do not have a primary care physician, we strongly recommend you find one. Call 1-866-757-6248 or click here to Find a Doctor. In addition, SJRMC offers an Urgent Care Center in South Bend for minor illnesses and injuries.
Our Emergency Healthcare Team
- Board Certified ER Physicians
- Specially Trained ER Nurses
- ER Technicians
- EMS Personnel
- Chaplains
Experiencing chest pain? SJRMC's activation system for heart attack patients maintains door-to-balloon angioplasty times that are significantly better than the national average - giving our patients the best possible chance and saving lives. Click here for more information.
After-Care Instructions
When you're ready to leave the Emergency Department, you'll be given after-care instructions either in your treatment room or in the discharge room. These instructions will include your ER physician's name, the name of the doctor you should see for follow-up care, your diagnosis and specific recommendations.
ED charges are based on the seriousness of your condition and the amount of time spent providing your care. You'll be asked to sign a financial agreement at discharge. Other physicians involved in your care, such as the radiologist who reads your X-ray, will send you separate bills for their work. For more information on billing click here.