Important Notice: GBMC Emergency Department at Full Capacity

Due to a significant increase in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, our Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient units are at maximum capacity. We are working diligently to care for all patients, but we ask for your patience and cooperation during this time. 

For non-life-threatening concerns, please consider urgent care or primary care options to help alleviate ED congestion. If you have a GBMC Health Partners primary care provider, you can access same-day acute care at Padonia Plus via MyChart. 

Visiting the ED for emergency care is appropriate for life-threatening conditions, including but not limited to:

• Chest pain or difficulty breathing
• Severe injury or trauma
• Stroke symptoms (sudden numbness, confusion, vision changes)
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• High fever with seizures or difficulty breathing

Please take a moment to review these “Know Before You Go” guidelines that outline when to visit the emergency department, urgent care, or your primary care provider or pediatrician. 

What to Expect if You Come to the ED 

• Expect longer wait times as we prioritize patients based on medical urgency.
• Please bring a mask to protect yourself and others from possible infection.
• Seating in the ED waiting room is limited. Patients may have one adult support person to accompany them in the waiting area. When that capacity is reached, visitors may be asked to temporarily relocate for safety reasons. Our alternate waiting area is the nearby ED Corridor.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to provide the highest level of care to our community. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.