Emergency Services
Serving the community with advanced technology and compassionate care, we offer:
• Board certified emergency room physicians, nurses, nurse practioners, and nurse assistants, trained in pediatric advanced life support and advanced cardiac life support.
Designated Emergency Facility Approved for Pediatrics by the State of Illinois, Saint Anthony’s provides specialized emergency care for children – day or night.
Located on the campus of Saint Anthony’s Hospital, our Emergency Department uses the latest technology to evaluate minor to more serious, life-threatening emergency needs, with 24-hour availability of operating rooms, equipment, diagnostic services and staffing.
Using a multi-level triage system, our emergency department prioritizes true emergencies to ensure immediate care, ranking Saint Anthony’s Emergency Department in the top percentile in the country in patient satisfaction for enhanced patient flow and short patient wait times.
Helpful Resources
Saint Anthony's Physician Referral: 618-463-1234
Illinois Poison Center
Toll-free at 1-800-222-1222 - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; or visit the Poison Control website for confidential poison advice and treatment recommendations.
Treatment for Children
Attention Parents! Provide permission for caregivers to authorize emergency care for a child using our Emergency Treatment Permission Form | Print the form or Request Emergency Treatment Form. For more information, call 618/465-2264.