Every year, the experts in Bronson's Emergency Department care for more than 80,000 patients. In addition to our advanced capabilities in trauma, chest pain emergencies, and stroke, Bronson also has the region's only Burn Center and is the only children's hospital in southwest Michigan. That's why Bronson is the place to go when you need immediate care.
Services
No matter what your emergency, Bronson is here for you. We treat all types of emergencies, including serious conditions, such as heart attacks, stroke, trauma, breathing problems, or serious burns, as well as less severe conditions that are not life-threatening, but require prompt medical attention. These include minor cuts or aches, colds, or sprains.
Our Technology
Bronson's Emergency Department has the latest technology, including online EKG results and digital imaging systems.
Our Team
More than 300 specialized emergency doctors, nurses, and other professionals ready to act in an emergency when you need it. Our medical staff includes:
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Trauma surgeons
- Neurologists
- Neurointensivists
- Neurointerventional radiologists
- Neurosurgeons
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Plastic surgeons
- Radiologists
- Anesthesiologists
- Pediatricians
- Intensive care physicians
- Hospitalists
These doctors work with specially trained emergency nurses and many other professionals, including:
- Physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists
- Respiratory therapists
- Nutritionists
- Laboratory and radiologic technologists
- Pharmacists
- Social workers
Emergency Department Patient Guide
What to expect when you arrive
The first stop is our reception desk, where you will give our staff information to begin your medical record. Then you will wait in our waiting area until a nurse calls you to the triage room.
"Triage" means deciding which patients need help first. In the triage room, a registered nurse will ask you questions, take your blood pressure and your temperature, and look at any injuries. The nurse will decide which area of the Emergency Department is appropriate for your condition.
You will return to the waiting area, and we will call you as soon as your room is ready. We will make every effort to have a doctor examine you and begin treatment as quickly as possible.
Your right to emergency treatment
You have certain rights as a patient at Bronson.
- You have the right to be seen in the Emergency Department even if your insurance company doesn't approve it, or even if you don't have insurance. (Please note that there will still be a charge for services.)
- You also have the right to privacy, which means we will keep your personal and medical information confidential.
- You have the right to ask questions about your care here, to understand what we find during your visit, and to get instructions that you can understand when you go home.
Emergency Care at Bronson Vicksburg Outpatient Center
Emergency services are also available 24 hours a day at Bronson Vicksburg Outpatient Center, 13326 N. Boulevard in Vicksburg. Wait times are usually shorter at this facility. In fact, most patients are seen within 30 minutes. Patients should use the main hospital entrance on the east side of the hospital. Telephone: (269) 649-9144
