SoWal Hospital Expansion

[30A Skunkape]

In emergencies here we always drive to the hospital because we're 2 miles away. By the time an ambulance got here, we'd already be checked into the ER.

Which hospital would the ambulance take someone to if s/he were at the beach? Would one have a choice? And if so, which one should be chosen if a heart attack were suspected?

If you suspect you are having a potentially life threatening medical event, call 911, no matter how close you live to a hospital. First, the EMS system knows via the magic of radio which facility can see you faster. Second, you will be monitored in the ambulance, and EMTs are trained to provide life saving healthcare en route to the emergency facility. Third, you will almost always be seen faster when you arrive on a stretcher than if you walk through the front door after having driven yourself to the hospital. And finally, if you choose to drive yourself to the ER when feeling really sick, you are making an incredibly selfish choice as your odds of causing a car accident that will injure innocent motorists greatly improve.

 

[rdelong43065]

If you suspect you are having a potentially life threatening medical event, call 911, no matter how close you live to a hospital. First, the EMS system knows via the magic of radio which facility can see you faster. Second, you will be monitored in the ambulance, and EMTs are trained to provide life saving healthcare en route to the emergency facility. Third, you will almost always be seen faster when you arrive on a stretcher than if you walk through the front door after having driven yourself to the hospital. And finally, if you choose to drive yourself to the ER when feeling really sick, you are making an incredibly selfish choice as your odds of causing a car accident that will injure innocent motorists greatly improve.

Thank you. You are my hero!

 

[30A Skunkape]

Thank you. You are my hero!

Just telling it like I learned it at Charity Hospital NOLA, may she rest in peace

 

[Beach Runner]

If you suspect you are having a potentially life threatening medical event, call 911, no matter how close you live to a hospital. First, the EMS system knows via the magic of radio which facility can see you faster. Second, you will be monitored in the ambulance, and EMTs are trained to provide life saving healthcare en route to the emergency facility. Third, you will almost always be seen faster when you arrive on a stretcher than if you walk through the front door after having driven yourself to the hospital. And finally, if you choose to drive yourself to the ER when feeling really sick, you are making an incredibly selfish choice as your odds of causing a car accident that will injure innocent motorists greatly improve.

Oh, no, I wouldn't drive myself to the ER. Well, except for in February when I thought I was having a stroke, and it turned out to be an anxiety attack. I just wanted to get to the hospital ASAP and not wait on an ambulance. I also didn't want to cause my husband a hassle or worry him, so I was going to take care of it myself. Then I decided that was totally stupid, so I called him as I was leaving for the hospital. Thankfully, where he works is only two miles from the hospital. I promise I won't do that again.

 

[Ocean breeze]

Bay Medical Center in Panama City runs TV ads that they are best for heart patients. They probably have a website. Gulf Coast Community Hospital in PC runs similar ads for stroke patients. It is about 25 miles from Inlet Beach. Bay Med is about 3 more miles.

 

[Hop]

oh! how exciting!!! it will be Dr. Skunkape to the delivery room! yay! maybe we'll come hang out on some Friday nights just to see the new babies and drink wine in the waiting room, bring you a snack and a coffee.

Too Funny Tootsie! The New Nightlife Entertainment in SoWal!!

We can really make it lively if we go to Coco's first!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'm very excited!!! My doctor will be delivering at Sacred Heart!

The thought of going all the way to FWB freaks me out.

You don't mind us bringing a Pinata to your delivery room do you?... we'll have a jumbo good time!

 

[30A Skunkape]

Bay Medical Center in Panama City runs TV ads that they are best for heart patients. They probably have a website. Gulf Coast Community Hospital in PC runs similar ads for stroke patients. It is about 25 miles from Inlet Beach. Bay Med is about 3 more miles.

The next time you go on a long car trip, notice that you will see similar billboards at nearly every city you go through, '#1 in the country' in something. I wouldn't pay much mind to any medical center blowing its own horn;if it is important, call 911!

 

[beachmouse]

I'm not a medical expert, but the impression I get is that if you're in a heart attack/stroke situation, the most important thing is to get medical care fast- aren't there stroke drugs that have to be given within X amount of time of the suspected stroke or they make the problem worse?

I definitely wouldn't go all the way to Pensy for a suspected heart attack on the ground- better to go to SH Emerald Coast, and let them stabilize the patient so they can move them to Pensy by helicopter if they can't handle the problem at that spot.

 

[Ocean breeze]

Sea Wind is a good walk-in clinic.


http://market.emeraldcoast.com/Panama+City+Beach--2C+FL/Hospitals.zq.html

 

[Arkiehawg]

If you suspect you are having a potentially life threatening medical event, call 911, no matter how close you live to a hospital. First, the EMS system knows via the magic of radio which facility can see you faster. Second, you will be monitored in the ambulance, and EMTs are trained to provide life saving healthcare en route to the emergency facility. Third, you will almost always be seen faster when you arrive on a stretcher than if you walk through the front door after having driven yourself to the hospital. And finally, if you choose to drive yourself to the ER when feeling really sick, you are making an incredibly selfish choice as your odds of causing a car accident that will injure innocent motorists greatly improve.

+1 Skunkape

You are dead-on with your statements. SHEC, has a very good ED and is very capable in handling most stroke or cardiac patients. They can also handle mild/moderate trauma. Major trauma will be transported by air ambulance to either Baptist or Sacred in P-Cola. The EMS in Sowal is also very good. SWFD provides ALS (Advance Life Support) Paramedics that in many ways, bring the ED to the patient. As Skunk stated, they can evaluate your potential cardiac/stroke issue and notify the appropriate ED so that they can prepare for your arrival. In some instances, when appropriate, they can have the clott-busting meds ready (for either stroke or cardiac) upon arrival, or decide to go directly to a cath lab for the cardiac issue.

SoWal is very blessed in the quality and capabilities of their hospital and EMS for a community of this size.....