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Emergency Medicine

Advanced Treatment for Life-Threatening Health Issues

When medical emergencies happen to you or a loved one, you want the very best care. At University of Vermont Health, we provide state-of-the-art, coordinated, timely treatment for all types of emergencies.

With locations across Vermont and northern New York, you always have access to specialized care when needed. Our network of emergency departments includes Vermont’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and a safety net hospital, where we provide health care services to all patients, regardless of their financial means.

If you're experiencing chest pain, signs of a stroke, severe abdominal pain or other serious symptoms, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately.

Emergency room provider checks on a patient.

Emergency room provider checks a patients blood pressure.

Why Choose UVM Health?

Patients who choose our emergency services benefit from:

Collaborative, specialized care: Our emergency medicine physicians, advanced practice providers and residents work closely with other experts, including stroke specialists, cardiologists and anesthesiologists, to ensure you receive the advanced treatment you need, when you need it. The team includes specialists in toxicology, geriatric care, wilderness medicine and critical care.
Pediatric experts: Our pediatric-trained emergency medicine physicians work closely with Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health to coordinate pediatric follow-up or specialty care as needed.
Access to high-quality care: You always have access to specialized care through digital health, and our care coordination system ensures we quickly transfer you to higher levels of care when needed.
Research emphasis: As part of a health system anchored by an academic medical center, many of our physician-leaders are active researchers who train the next generation of experts. We train residents and pre-hospital providers, such as paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), in the latest emergency protocols.

Emergency Services

Our emergency department team provides state-of-the-art care for a full range of emergent conditions, including:

Cardiac problems, including chest pain or trouble breathing
Complications related to blood disorders, cancers or gastrointestinal disorders
Coronary artery disease
Mental health crises
Stroke and other vascular diseases
Traumatic injuries
Rapid access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and connection with peer recovery coaches

Specially trained nurses are also available 24 hours a day to provide emergency care after sexual assaults. They gently complete trauma-informed medical exams and compassionately help you navigate next steps. Our first priority is making sure you feel safe and in control.

Same-Day Care

Understanding the difference between urgent care and the emergency room will help you get the care you need, when you need it.

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Advancing Medicine & Quality of Care

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Research & Innovation

Better care, advanced procedures and cutting-edge treatments for you and your loved ones.

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Education & Training

Improving the quality of your care now and into the future by training the next generation of health care professionals.

Clinical Trials

Immediate access to new treatments before they are widely available.

Awards & Certifications

Always Ready for Children

The Emergency Department at Central Vermont Medical Center achieved the Always Ready for Children program’s “Innovator” level recognition — the highest standard of pediatric readiness. The Always Ready for Children program is a collaboration of Vermont Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services for Children and Vermont Child Health Improvement Program. Participating hospitals undergo a 100-point readiness assessment that evaluates their ability to care for pediatric emergencies based on personnel qualifications, equipment availability and established protocols.