Emergency Room Services
Baptist ERs
When every second counts, Baptist’s emergency departments stand ready 24 hours a day to provide immediate, expert care by certified emergency care physicians, nurses, technicians and radiologists.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a life-threatening injury or illness, such as
- Chest pain and difficulty breathing
- Stroke symptoms, including face drooping, arm weakness and slurred speech
- Significant physical trauma, such as a broken bones, lacerations and concussions
In an emergency, please call 911 immediately or go to the nearest Baptist Memorial Hospital emergency department.
Many of our hospitals offer specialized emergency care through trauma centers, telemedicine and pediatric emergency rooms with specialized pediatric equipment and 24/7 coverage by pediatric nurses, physicians and hospitalists.
ER Locations
TENNESSEE
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Baptist Arlington Emergency Department
MAP5150 Airline RdArlington, TN 38002 -
Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital
MAP6225 Humphrey's BlvdMemphis, TN 38120ER Wait Time*: 42 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville
MAP1500 W Poplar AveCollierville, TN 38017ER Wait Time*: 66 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County (formerly Baptist Memorial Hospital-Huntingdon)
MAP631 R. B. Wilson DriveHuntington, TN 38344ER Wait Time*: 17 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
MAP6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120ER Wait Time*: 24 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton
MAP1995 Highway 51, SouthCovington, TN 38019ER Wait Time*: 6 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City
MAP1201 Bishop StreetUnion City, TN 38261ER Wait Time*: 49 Minutes
ARKANSAS
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden
MAP2100 N 7th StWest Memphis, AR 72301ER Wait Time*: 43 Minutes -
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
MAP4800 East Johnson AvenueJonesboro, AR 72401ER Wait Time*: 15 Minutes
MISSISSIPPI
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala
MAP220 Highway 12 WestKosciusko, MS 39090ER Wait Time*: 18 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville
MAP100 Hospital StreetBooneville, MS 38829ER Wait Time*: 14 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun
MAP140 Burke Calhoun City RdCalhoun City, MS 38916ER Wait Time*: 6 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto
MAP7601 Southcrest ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671ER Wait Time*: 29 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle
MAP2520 5th StreetNorth Columbus, MS 39701ER Wait Time*: 17 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Leake
MAP1100 Highway 16Carthage, MS 39051ER Wait Time*: 3 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
MAP1100 Belk BoulevardOxford, MS 38655ER Wait Time*: 9 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
MAP200 Highway 30 WestNew Albany, MS 38652ER Wait Time*: 33 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo
MAP823 Grand AvenueYazoo City, MS 39194ER Wait Time*: 10 Minutes -
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
MAP1225 North State StreetJackson, MS 39202ER Wait Time*: 77 Minutes
*Wait times are updated every 5 minutes and represent the average wait time during the past hour. The wait times listed here reflect the average time between the patient's arrival to the emergency department and when they are first seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Serious Conditions Treated First
When you visit a Baptist emergency department, your wait time may depend on the severity of your condition-because the ER staff uses the triage process to classify patients into four levels of urgency:
Level 1: Patients have life-threatening injuries or illnesses that require immediate attention.
Examples: Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, baby that is limp or unresponsive
Level 2: Patients require very urgent treatment. The condition of patients with these types of serious illnesses or injuries may deteriorate, or the patient may suffer long-term problems if not treated as quickly as possible.
Examples: Active chest pain, signs of stroke, suicidal tendencies
Level 3: Patients have conditions that are not immediately life threatening and likely will not deteriorate during a wait, but will require two or more resources from hospital departments other than the ER.
Examples: Abdominal pain, lower leg pain, severe headache, irregular heart rate, shortness of breath
Level 4: Patients usually can reasonably wait for treatment at the ER, but will require one resource from another hospital department, such as X-rays.
Examples: Bone fractures, sore throat and flu symptoms
Level 5: Patients can reasonably wait for treatment at the ER or receive treatment at a Baptist Minor Medical Center or a physician's office and will require no additional resources outside of an exam and prescription in the ER.
Examples: Allergic reactions with no signs of shock and small cuts that require stitches
What to Know Before Your ER Visit
What should I bring with me to the ER? If you are escorting a loved one to the emergency room or if you are in a medical emergency, do not forget to bring insurance documentation and a photo ID. It is also helpful to carry a list of all medications that you or your loved one is currently taking.
What insurance do you accept? Most Baptist hospitals accept all major insurance companies in our region, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Coventry and United. Check with your particular hospital for more information.
Will I have to wait? You may have to wait. Patients are treated according to the urgency of their condition, not their time of arrival. We try to ensure that wait times are as short as possible. There are waiting rooms in which you may be required to stay while waiting for an available physician.
Who will be treating me? Emergency medicine professionals may include an attending physician, resident physician, physician assistant, intern, primary nurse, emergency room technicians, X-ray technicians and respiratory therapists.
Can I have visitors? Baptist allows two visitors to accompany you while you are being treated. However, during severe trauma cases, family and friends may be asked to remain in the waiting room so doctors can devote their full attention to you.
In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, Baptist Memorial Health Care, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, admits and treats all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin in its provision of services and benefits, including assignments or transfers within the facility and referrals to or from the facility. Staff privileges are granted without regard to race, color or national origin.