Emergency Center
Trusted emergency care in Stillwater
We understand that a trip to the Emergency Room can be stressful. At Lakeview Hospital, our trauma center is the best-equipped in the area. Our board-certified emergency medical doctors provide 24-hour immediate care – so if something unexpected happens, you have expert help close to home.
Our Emergency Center is certified stroke-ready by The Minnesota Department of Health. In addition, our emergency medicine specialists are the same world class physicians who serve at the Regions Hospital Emergency Center in St. Paul.
We’re designated as a Level III Trauma Hospital by the State of Minnesota and can treat issues from the common to complex for children and adults alike. That might mean an injury, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe stomach pain or bleeding you can’t stop.
In situations when a child needs emergency care, we have the expertise and the partnerships to give pediatric patients the expert health care they need.
If you or a loved one are facing an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.
Emergency Center services
We provide expert emergency care for illnesses and injuries. Some of the emergency medical services we provide include:
- Asthma and respiratory care
- Concussions and traumatic brain injury diagnosis and treatment
- CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds and X-rays
- Heart attack and cardiovascular disease treatment
- Mental health care
- Pediatric care
- Stroke care
- Treatment for broken bones, dislocations, sprains and fractures
- Treatment for wounds, lacerations and burns
- Trauma care
What to expect
- Stage 1: Triage – The triage nurse will assess your symptoms, condition and vital signs, including heart rate, respirations, blood pressure and temperature.
- Stage 2: Evaluation – You will be evaluated by an emergency center provider. This may be a doctor or a physician assistant (PA).
- Stage 3: Treatment – Your provider will work with you to decide on diagnostic testing and further treatments for your specific emergency.
- Stage 4: Disposition – After the results of your diagnostic testing are complete, you and your provider will decide which course of action is most appropriate for your care.
Mental health care
If you or someone close to you is in an urgent mental health situation, our emergency mental health care team is ready to help seven days a week. When you come in, we will evaluate you and connect you with mental health professionals.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
Care after a sexual assault
If you’ve just experienced a sexual assault, it’s important to seek help immediately. Our experienced nurses will make sure you get the care and support you need. Come to the Emergency Center or call us for more information and instructions about your visit.