From express and urgent care to full-service emergency rooms, we are here for you during an emergency.
Experience our “patient forward, patient first” take on emergency care in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. See ER wait times below and come to one of our 24/7 Emergency Departments at Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s, or Tobey Hospital when you need immediate, dependable care.
St. Luke’s Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care to the New Bedford community through its newly expanded emergency department, which serves over 90,000 visits annually. The department features 60 private exam rooms with space for family, a Rapid Assessment Zone for efficient treatment of minor emergencies, and a secure unit for patients with behavioral health needs. St. Luke’s is also home to a dedicated pediatric emergency department staffed by Boston Children’s Hospital physicians, ensuring specialized care for children.
St. Luke’s Hospital
107 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 997 1515
With the warmth of a community hospital and the resources of a large city emergency department, Tobey Hospital provides expert care for over 40,000 patients each year. Most patients receive treatment locally, but when advanced care is needed (such as sub-specialty medical or surgical consultation), access to Southcoast’s full range of specialists is always available in-house or by expedited priority transfer to nearby St. Luke’s or Charlton Memorial campuses.
Tobey Hospital
124 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
Phone: (844) 744 5544
When you’re struck by injury, pain or illness, it can be hard to know if your medical needs will be best served at an urgent care center or an Emergency Room (ER). Choosing the right option can save you time and lower costs.
| What Urgent Care Treats | What Our Emergency Room Treats |
|---|---|
| Allergies | Change in level of consciousness or mental state |
| Animal Bites | Chest pain |
| Broken bones | Difficulty breathing, speaking, seeing, or loss of vision |
| Cold & Flu | Dizziness |
| Contusions | Heart attack |
| Cuts | Numbness /weakness in the face, arms, or legs |
| Ear pain | Poisoning or overdose |
| Fever without a rash | Severe trauma |
| Minor trauma | Severe allergic reaction |
| Skin Conditions or burns | Thoughts of hurting yourself or others |
| Sore Throat | Uncontrollable bleeding |
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, community-based health system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
