Emergency Services
Emergencies can happen at any time. That's why it's important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at Merit Health River Oaks provides care to patients in Jackson, Flowood and surrounding areas when they need it most.
The highly trained staff can provide care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke. We provide efficient, prompt and compassionate care, and offer:
- Quick, convenient access to 24-hour emergency care.
- Experienced, board-certified physicians and ER-trained nurses.
- 24/7 imaging services, including digital X-ray, ultrasound and CT
- 24/7 lab services.
- Access to Merit Health River Oaks' range of care, including Rankin County's only Accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center
When you come to the emergency room, you want immediate attention. We work hard to provide quality care in a timely, comfortable and efficient manner. We believe our patients' loved ones deserve the same attention, so we do our best to keep them as informed and as comfortable as possible. Merit Health River Oaks is dedicated to improving the emergency room experience.
The emergency room accepts all insurance policies/providers.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Hands-only CPR: Two Steps to Staying Alive
The following information is provided by the American Heart Association
What is Hands-Only CPR?
Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work, or in a park). It consists of two easy steps:
- Call 911 (or send someone to do that)
- Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
When you call 911, you need to stay on the phone until the 911 dispatcher (operator) tells you to hang up. The dispatcher will ask you about the emergency. They will also ask for details such as your location. It is important to be specific, especially if you are calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed location or address. Remember that answering the dispatcher's questions will not delay the arrival of help.