130 Fisher Road
Berlin, VT 05602-8132
About Our Location
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.
At University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center, we provide state-of-the-art, coordinated, timely treatment for all types of emergencies.
Our emergency medicine team provides expert 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 or other vascular diseases
- Traumatic injuries
For non-emergent issues in which patients will benefit from being seen by a physician or advanced practice provider, Central Vermont Medical Center ExpressCare has a convenient location in Berlin.
Rapid Access to MAT (RAM)
Our team is here to help you find safe, quick access to recovery through medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Our Rapid Access to MAT program recognizes medical treatment as one key to opioid recovery. We provide same-day treatment (where appropriate) with buprenorphine, a medication used to end addiction and control withdrawal from opioids.
Same-Day Care
Understanding the difference between urgent care and the emergency department will help you get the care you need, when you need it.
Your Visit
Things you need to know about our Emergency Department:
- Everyone is treated regardless of ability to pay.
- All patients must register when they arrive with information such as name, address, family provider and insurance coverage.
- Treatment will not be delayed because of registration.
- If you are too ill to provide the needed information, a family member can help.
- Arriving here with your medications or a list of your medications is very helpful to the staff.
- You or your family member must sign a consent form which allows staff to treat you and bill your insurance company.
- A triage nurse is responsible for evaluating your condition before you are seen by an emergency medicine provider.
- You will be seen and treated as soon as possible depending on the seriousness of your situation.
- You have the right and responsibility to express any concerns you have to the nurse assigned to you.
A Team of Experts You Can Count On
Insurance Accepted
The Emergency Department at Central Vermont Medical Center treats all patients without regard to insurance coverage or ability to pay. If you have insurance, bring your insurance card with you and present it at registration in the emergency department.
Some insurance companies require a referral from the primary care provider to provide full coverage. Coverage may also be reduced or denied if your insurance company determines that your visit did not meet their criteria for an "emergency."
Please refer to your insurance policy so that you fully understand the coverage provisions for use of the emergency department.
If you do not have insurance, you can contact a Financial Counselor at 802-371-5999 to help you with your bill.
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.