Emergency Room
Accredited Chest Pain Center | Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Call 9-1-1 if you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency.
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Emergency Care, 24/7
At Starr Regional Medical Center our emergency room (ER) teams are staffed 24/7 with emergency physicians, nurses and staff who are trained in providing emergency care. Our teams combine advanced training with compassionate service to be ready for you or your family when you need it the most.
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What to Expect in our Emergency Room
As a patient, you will be cared for by staff trained to respond to medical emergencies. We understand a visit to the ER can be a very stressful time; therefore, you should expect us to communicate with you and guide you through your situation. You should always ask questions if you do not understand.
Quality Emergency Care, Close to Home
American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Starr Regional Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services. Hospitals that have received ACC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack.
Our facilities emphasize the importance of standardized diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more efficient and effective evaluation as well as more appropriate and rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms. Starr Regional first achieved designation as a Chest Pain Center in 2014 and must complete the reaccreditation process every three years.
Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification
Starr Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.
Starr Regional Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in April 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the United States. When a stroke occurs, every minute matters. Starr Regional Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency care close to home, including higher levels of stroke care as a Joint Commission Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.
Remember: Call 9-1-1
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. EMS staff are trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.