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If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 right away.
Trusted, Life-Saving Emergency Care
High-quality, focused emergency medical care is what you can count on at UConn Health. Our board-certified emergency physicians diagnose and treat more than 50,000 patients each year right here in the Farmington Valley. We’re open 24/7/365, and no appointment is required.
In our Emergency Department, you can expect high-quality, life-saving care. State-of-the-art private rooms offer:
- Comprehensive services for complex monitoring of advanced cases and fast-track care for minor emergencies.
- Dignified care with soundproof sliding doors and curtains for privacy, plus space for family members to stay close.
- In-room technology for monitoring care, ordering tests, and reviewing patient records and lab results
With the full support of the UConn Health system, we offer a full complement of consulting services, including emergency and trauma, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and neurological specialists, as well as many other medical and surgical specialties.
A full-service imaging suite includes dedicated CT and X-ray scanners that quickly and conveniently diagnose many conditions. Our award-winning stroke treatment and rapid heart attack care at UConn Health ensure you receive the highest-quality, rapid care during your emergency.
Driving Directions
Entering from Farmington Avenue, proceed on UConn Health Boulevard to the roundabout, and follow the signs to the Emergency Room. Bear right at the fork and continue up the hill to the Upper Campus. Take the first left onto Academic Way to the Emergency Department entrance.
Patient Drop-Off & Parking
Patient drop-off and valet parking are available at the entrance. Parking is available on the upper level of Garage 2. The Emergency Department entrance is on your left. Visitor parking is available in Garage 3 or Lots M1, M2, and H1.