Emergency entrance update. If you’re dropping off a patient at our Emergency entrance, use East 12th Street and follow the signs for Emergency. Park in the South ramp and take the elevators up to Level 1.
The Regions Hospital emergency room is ready for anything

Come to the Regions Hospital Emergency Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota if you experience something sudden or unexpected, like an injury, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe stomach pain or bleeding you can’t stop. Our emergency center care team can handle any illness or injury in adults and children. And because we’re a Level I Trauma Center, we can take care of your entire family in one place.

Our emergency department is led by board-certified emergency doctors and specialists that are ready to help you 24/7. We provide renowned specialty care for burns, heart conditions and much more. Plus, the Regions Hospital emergency room is certified by the Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. You’ll have a team of experts working together to quickly get you the care you need.
Care after sexual or physical assault

It may be difficult to know what to do or who to turn to after someone has harmed you. At Regions Hospital, we can help. Our team of forensic nurse examiners (FNE) specializes in supporting people who have experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence. We will provide compassionate, trauma-informed care and can assist with evidence collection.

 Emergency care research and education Critical Care Research Center

We’re always looking at how we can improve your care and recovery. That’s why our on-site center conducts research in eight specialty areas, including emergency medicine, intensive care, burns and trauma.

We’re actively studying strokes, traumatic brain injuries, resuscitation after a heart attack, blood clot prevention and pain management to improve our patient outcomes. An advisory council of medical doctors and hospital leaders oversees the research center to help guide our research efforts.

 Emergency medicine educational opportunities

We’re educating the next generation of emergency medicine health care professionals. Residents, fellows and students can train with top emergency medicine doctors and physician assistants. We offer a 36-month Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved emergency medicine residency program where you’ll see patients across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. 

In addition, we have emergency medicine fellowship opportunities in many subspecialties, including:

  • Medical toxicology
  • Emergency medical services
  • Pediatric emergency medicine
  • Emergency ultrasound
  • Quality and patient safety
  • Medical education

We also offer emergency medicine student rotations and a physician assistant fellowship program that meet the requirements for Clinical Post Graduate PA Programs for ARC-PA.  

Emergency medicine classes are available for EMS professionals, including law enforcement, firefighters and others. 
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When an accident or sudden illness happens, the most important thing is to get to the Emergency Center quickly. But if you have time to grab a few items, you can help make the visit go more smoothly for you or your loved one by bringing the following:

  • The medications that you’re taking or a list of your current medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines (ibuprofen, etc.), supplements and vitamins.
  • Medical devices that you use every day that might help in your treatment.
  • Important phone numbers and contact information.

We accept most health insurance plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, CIGNA, HealthPartners, Medica, Medicare, PreferredOne and many others.

Not sure what your insurance covers? Call the number on the back of your card for help looking at your options.

Don’t have your card in front of you? Here are member services numbers to help you get started: