Ascension St. John Medical Center - Emergency

Ascension St. John Medical Center Emergency Room is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center certified by the American College of Surgeons in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We provide 24/7 care for life-threatening and severe illness and injury -- including heart attack, stroke, concussion, broken bones, and more. Experienced emergency care teams listen to quickly understand your needs to deliver the right care for you and your family. You are connected to the right follow-up care across Ascension St. John sites of care by our specialists before you leave the ER—including leading cancer care, heart care and women's health.

Seconds count in an emergency and it is important to seek care immediately. You can tell your family, friends and EMS to take you to your nearest Ascension St. John emergency room. 

Emergency care services include:

• 24/7 emergency care
• Admission (when needed) to Ascension hospitals
• Board-certified emergency physicians doctors and ER nurses
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Connected to advanced specialty care including but not limited to: oncology, cardiology, vascular, stroke, trauma, neurosurgical, neurocritical, ENT, and OB-GYN
• On-site diagnostic testing
• On-site lab

Ascension St. John Medical Center is the only American College of Surgeons verified Level II Trauma Center in the region, delivering advanced care for severe injuries. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we also provide emerging stroke care according to the best practices and guidelines of the American Heart Association.

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 St. John Medical Center 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 
• Shortness of breath
• Severe skin infections or complicated abscesses
• Sudden neurologic changes like weakness, difficulty speaking, numbness, difficulty walking, or loss of consciousness

Advanced 24/7 trauma care

The ER at Ascension St. John Medical Center 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. Ascension St. John Medical 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 St. John Medical Center is 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 strokes 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.