Ascension Borgess Hospital - Emergency

Ascension Borgess Hospital Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, backed by leading cardiovascular, surgical, neuro, stroke, orthopedic, and trauma specialists. We provide 24/7 care for life-threatening and severe illness and injury -- including heart attack, stroke, concussion, broken bones, and more. Experienced ER care teams listen to quickly understand your needs to deliver the right care for you and your family. And, you are connected to the right follow-up care across Ascension Borgess sites of care by our specialists before you leave the ER—including leading cancer care, heart care and women's health.

Ascension Borgess participates in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program. We have been awarded the Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll which recognizes our dedication to a high standard of care for all patients.

Seconds count in stroke, heart and burn recovery, seek emergency care immediately. You can tell your family, friends and EMS to take you to your nearest Ascension Borgess emergency room. 

Emergency care services include:

• 24/7 emergency care
• Admission (when needed) to Ascension hospitals
• Board-certified emergency care doctors and ER nurses
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• On-call specialists
• On-site imaging (X-ray, CT scan and ultrasound)
• On-site lab
• Private treatment rooms

Ascension Borgess Hospital is a Level II trauma center, delivering the most advanced care for the most severe injuries.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911. Signs or symptoms of an acute emergency may include shortness of breath, chest pain, open fracture, fainting, severe bleeding, head injury or other major trauma, one-sided weakness or numbness, loss of consciousness or fainting, severe abdominal pain, or bites or stings.

Care right away -- 24/7 emergency care 

Doctors, nurses and care teams in our ER at Ascension Borgess Hospital deliver advanced care for life-threatening symptoms and conditions. Call 911 or go directly to an emergency room if you or a family member are experiencing:

• Abdominal pain (moderate to severe)
• Back pain (severe)
• Chest pain
• Coughing up or vomiting blood
• Major trauma
• Pregnant and having labor pains
• Severe allergic reactions
• Severe burns 
• Severe skin infections or complicated abscesses
• Shortness of breath
• Sudden neurologic changes like weakness, difficulty speaking, numbness, difficulty walking, or loss of consciousness

Connected to 24/7 emergency care for children

At Ascension Borgess Emergency Department and at every Ascension Borgess hospital, doctors and care teams provide pediatric emergency care for children 24/7. Call 911 or go directly to an emergency room if your child is experiencing severe illness or injury, including:

• Animal bites
• Blue face and lips or pale coloring
• Chest pain
• High fever
• Major injury or broken bone
• Seizure
• Severe allergic reaction
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea
• Trouble breathing
• Other serious illness or injury

Advanced 24/7 trauma care

The ER at Ascension Borgess Hospital is a Level II trauma center, delivering advanced care for severe and life-threatening and traumatic injury with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced surgical care. Highly trained trauma surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams work together to provide comprehensive emergency medical care for trauma such as complex fractures, spine injury, and brain injury. Each trauma center is verified by the American College of Surgeons and/or designated by the state to ensure they are equipped for, and capable of, caring for patients with serious injuries.

Advanced emergency care for stroke

Ascension Borgess Hospital is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Comprehensive Stroke Centers deliver advanced imaging and treatment for complex stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Your stroke care includes:

• 24/7 monitoring 
• Advanced imaging, such as CT angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
• Doctors specializing in neurosurgery, neurovascular and endovascular procedures
• Neuroscience intensive care unit (ICU)
• Rehabilitation services

Connected to specialized follow-up care

Your care doesn’t stop when you leave the ER. We help connect you to leading specialists and follow-up care to support your care plan and recovery. Your care team also helps you manage your medications and sends prescriptions to your local pharmacy or through Ascension Rx. And you will always have access to our other services, like imaging and lab.