Emergency Care
Emergency care when you need it most, right here in Dimmitt.
Call 911 in an Emergency
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Emergency care is central to the care and well-being of our Castro County community.
As a Level IV Trauma Center, Plains Memorial Hospital is equipped to provide prompt evaluation, stabilization, treatment, and transfer support when a higher level of trauma care is needed.
From serious illnesses to urgent care needs, our highly trained medical staff have the skills and experience to treat and care for the region. When every minute matters, Castro County Healthcare’s emergency medical care at Plains Memorial Hospital is critical care close to home.
Conditions We Help Treat
Trauma and Emergency Conditions
Chest Pain
Difficulty Breathing
Broken Bones
Cuts and Lacerations
Falls and Injuries
Head Injuries
Severe Illness
What to Expect During Your Visit
Immediate evaluation
Stabilization and treatment
Ongoing monitoring or transfer if needed
Emergency Care, Close to Home
The emergency team is comprised of trained and skilled experts to assess urgent conditions, begin treatment quickly, and stabilize patients experiencing trauma, illness, or injury. As a Level IV Trauma Center, Plains Memorial Hospital plays an important role in delivering local emergency care and coordinating transfer when more advanced trauma services are required. It’s what we do. It’s how hospitals like ours work, and we are proud of the team we have assembled to deliver great emergency services to save lives.
Emergency care does not require an appointment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to Plains Memorial Hospital immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide emergency medical care when it is needed most.
No. Appointments are not needed for emergency care. Patients can come to the Emergency Department at any time, day or night.
You should go to the emergency room for serious or potentially life-threatening symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
These may include:
Chest pain
Trouble breathing
Signs of stroke, such as sudden weakness, facial drooping, or difficulty speaking
Severe bleeding
Head injury
Broken bones
Severe abdominal pain
High fever with worsening symptoms
Seizures
Serious burns
Sudden confusion
Loss of consciousness
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
The Emergency Department is for urgent and emergency medical needs that require immediate attention.
A regular clinic visit is better for routine care such as checkups, ongoing health concerns, medication refills, minor illnesses, or follow-up appointments.
If your condition is severe, sudden, or worsening quickly, the emergency room may be the right place to seek care.
Yes. The Emergency Department provides care for patients of all ages, including children.
If your child is experiencing concerning symptoms, injury, or another urgent issue, the Emergency Department can evaluate them.
If possible, bring:
A photo ID
Insurance card
List of current medications
Information about allergies
Relevant medical history
If you are experiencing an emergency, do not delay care if you do not have these items with you.