Emergency Room at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
- Open 24 hours
Overview
Our experienced Emergency Department staff are available 24/7 to provide high quality care for illnesses and injuries.
The Emergency Department at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is committed to providing the care you and your family need, when you need it. Our physicians, nurses, and staff specialize in emergency medicine and are able to quickly identify urgent medical conditions that require immediate care.
Our emergency physicians are trained to handle a wide range of emergencies and illnesses, including:
- Common illnesses
- Common injuries
- Minor children's emergencies
- Respiratory illnesses
Please note that we do not have the capacity to treat these types of emergencies:
- Stroke
- Trauma (major injuries from violent accidents)
- Emergency childbirth labor or miscarriage
- Major children's emergencies
- Psychiatric services and emergencies
For those who need follow-up care, you'll have access to some of the region's top specialists from WashU Medicine and BJC Medical Group.