When Moments Matter
Emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s important to be prepared and know where to go at a moment’s notice.
The emergency medicine team at AdventHealth Lake Wales, formerly Lake Wales Medical Center, provides care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke.
We’re here to help you find the right physician or a location that’s convenient for you.
Emergency Medical Services Near You
When you or a loved one needs a Lake Wales emergency room, you can count on AdventHealth Lake Wales to provide efficient care. Our emergency room offers quick service, accurate diagnosis and care coordination with a vast network of specialists.
Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Medicine
We're humbled to have received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, our protocol-driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time-to-treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack.
Little Patients Get Special Care in Our Pediatric-Friendly ER
Designed to comfort and treat children in an optimal environment, our pediatric-friendly ER is here for your family’s emergency care needs.
Understanding Emergency Versus Urgent Care
Chances are, you’ll likely face a critical medical situation at some point in life, so it’s important to know when you should go to the ER and when to go to an urgent care location.
If an injury or illness is life-threatening, go to the ER. If the situation is not an emergency, go to an urgent care facility instead of the ER.
| Condition | Emergency Room | Urgent Care |
|
Asthma |
X | X |
| Bleeding | X | X |
| Burns | X | X |
| Chest Pains | X | |
| Compound Fractures | X | |
| Cuts | X | X |
| Eye Irritation | X | |
| Fever | X | X |
| Flu Symptoms | X | X |
| Heart Palpitations | X | |
| Loss of Vision | X | |
| Numbness | X | |
| Persistent Cold | X | |
| Persistent Cough | X | |
| Poisoning | X | |
| Seizures or Convulsions | X | |
| Skin Rash | X | |
| Slurred Speech | X | |
| Sore Throat | X | |
| Sprained Muscle | X |