Cary Medical Center's Emergency Department is a level II trauma center staffed 24-hours every day with an emergency medicine physician and certified emergency nurses. With eleven treatment rooms, it is the busiest Emergency Department in northern Maine averaging more than 20,000 visits per year. Although patients are seen in order of the severity of their illness or injury rather than on a first come/first serve basis, our Emergency Department team strives to see every patient in a timely manner. We understand that being in an emergency situation can be very scary and that seeing a physician as quickly as possible can help ease the anxiety for the patient and their family.
Also in our Emergency Department is a walk-in clinic staffed by a mid-level provider to care for patients who do not have a life-threatening condition or urgent medical need. This convenient service affords people the opportunity to see a medical provider for conditions such as sprains, colds and flu, earache, sore throat, and minor cuts, when their own primary care provider is not available. The mid-level provider will assess and treat the patient; if the patient's condition requires a higher level of care, the emergency department physician is consulted.
Our highly trained Emergency Department team also includes adult and pediatric critical care transport nurses. These professionals are trained to care for the most critically ill or injured patients who require transport to another healthcare facility. In cooperation with the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department and Fresh Air Transportation, we can provide emergency ground and air transportation for these patients. Additionally, we have sexual assault nurse examiners on staff who are trained to respond to situations that may include sexual assault.
Hours of Service
The Emergency Department is open 24-hours every day. The walk-in clinic is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and weekends/holidays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Services provided
In Cary Medical Center's Emergency Department, we offer patient- and family- centered care that is delivered with compassion. Our emergency team has superior knowledge and training to meet the medical needs of those even in critical condition. Emergency Department staff have easy access to all hospital diagnostic testing and healthcare services.
Additionally, the Emergency Department staff would be happy to check your blood pressure at any time free of charge.
Location
The emergency department and walk-in care clinic is located next to the hospital's main entrance. Although it is connected to the hospital, there is a separate entrance for easier, more convenient access. If you need assistance or are unfamiliar with our facility our customer service volunteers would be happy to escort you to the department.
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