AFTER HOURS COVERAGE

There are always doctors and nurses available if have you problems or concerns after hours or on the weekends. There is coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The first thing to consider when you are having a problem is the severity of the problem.

If you are having what you consider a serious problem, the best course of action is to call 911 and have them take you to the nearest emergency room by ambulance.

Examples of serious problems include new onset seizures, weakness on one side of your body, unusual severe headache, fever or chills when your blood counts are low, worsening shortness of breath, inability to hold down liquids leading to dehydration, chest pain that could be a heart attack, etc. This is only a partial list. Regardless of what you are told by family, friends, or health care providers, if you are having a serious problem do not “wait it out” at home. The emergency room is the best and only place that can perform a rapid assessment that includes both laboratory and imaging tests.

If you are have problems that are non emergent and occur outside of our business hours, you can call our after hours number. Dial 864--, stay on the line and listen for instructions.

Pain medications are not refilled by the after hours nurse. If you are running low on pain medications or other controlled substances, make sure you consult your physician or physician’s nurse during business hours.