Some medical conditions require immediate attention and advanced care only available in a hospital—knowing when to go to the emergency room can make a critical difference.
Certain medical conditions are considered emergencies because they can require rapid or advanced treatments, including surgery, that are only available in a hospital setting. For additional information about medical emergencies, urgent care treatment, and Emmons Wellness Center’s capabilities, please visit Emmons Wellness Center’s Medical FAQ page.
Symptoms that are best evaluated in an emergency room include:
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Weakness/numbness on one side
- Slurred speech
- Fainting/change in mental state
- Serious burns
- Head or eye injury
- Concussion/confusion
- Broken bones and dislocated joints
- Fever with a rash
- Seizures
- Severe cuts that may require stitches
- Facial lacerations
- Severe cold or flu symptoms
- Vaginal bleeding with pregnancy
Local emergency departments:
Emergency Room at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital
1420 S Central Ave
Glendale, CA 91204 (2.7 miles from campus)
(818) 502-1900
Open 24/7
Adventist Health Glendale Emergency Room
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206 (2.1 miles from campus)
(818) 409-8000
Open 24/7
Emergency Room at Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center
1401 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015 (6.9 miles from campus)
(213) 748-2411
Open 24/7
Huntington Hospital Emergency Room
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105 (3.3 miles from campus)
(626) 397-5111
Open 24/7
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (5.0 miles from campus)
(323) 783-4011
Open 24/7