Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of unexpected, severe medical injuries or infections. It is typically delivered in an emergency room or an ambulance. Our emergency medicine physicians stabilize your condition as quickly as possible to prepare you for the next step of care or discharge.
Emergency room (ER) care in Belton, Missouri
Belton Regional Medical Center offers 24/7 care to children and adults in southern Jackson and northern Cass counties who require emergency medical treatment.
Our modern facility has board-certified physicians, critical care nurses and specially trained support staff on-site to provide fast, coordinated emergency care. With short wait times, we work to deliver exceptional services and quality of care.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Emergency services we offer
We offer a wide range of emergency care services for patients experiencing acute illnesses and injuries. At our facility, you have access to:
- 24-hour orthopedic services care for bone and joint injuries
- 24-hour kid-friendly emergency services
- Advanced telehealth services providing rapid response treatment for stroke patients
- Emergency care for patients in remote and rural locations
- State-of-the-art services including monitoring, electronic medication management and in-house cardiologists for heart attack symptoms
Kid-friendly emergency care
No matter the ailment, our ER doctors provide specialized emergency care for pediatric patients. When receiving care for an injury or illness, you can be sure your little one will receive compassionate, child-focused services during their visit.
Advanced trauma care services
As part of the largest regional network of trauma centers, we care for patients in our state-recognized Level III Certified Trauma Center. Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services recognizes our expertise in trauma care. This recognizes our ability to quickly and efficiently treat patients with critical injuries and help them throughout the journey to recovery.
Accredited stroke care
As a Level III Stroke Center, our facility meets rigorous state and national requirements. Our skilled neurologists are specially trained to respond quickly to stroke symptoms and work to offer comprehensive stroke care. We coordinate care across multiple disciplines, from intensive are through rehabilitation.
Top emergency symptoms we treat
There are a wide range of reasons a person may require treatment in our ER. We offer advanced care for patients coming to our ER with:
- Brain or spinal cord injuries
- Gunshot wounds
- Open fractures
- Puncture wounds
- Severe abdominal pain
- Signs of a heart attack or chest pain
- Stroke symptoms
- Uncontrolled pain or bleeding
Recognition
Recognition
Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services recognizes Belton Regional Medical Center as a Level III Certified Trauma Center for our expertise in caring for critical injuries. They also acknowledge our hospital as a Level III Stroke Center for our excellence in treating stroke symptoms.
Additionally, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) has recognized our emergency room specialists for their excellence in nursing leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.
Fast average ER wait times
HCA Midwest Health hospitals offer short wait times throughout the Kansas City area. Plus, we treat more emergencies than any other healthcare system in the region. Check our ER wait times.
Make a followup appointment to prevent future ER visits
At Belton Regional Medical Center, we want you to stay healthy, especially after your ER visit. That is why our network created Care Connect, a dedicated program that facilitates follow-up care visits to lessen the chance for future health problems.
During your visit, we review your ER test results and inform you of possible health issues. Then, we help you find the right doctor. With early detection and proper medical care, we can help prolong and improve the quality of your life.