Call Now (833) 430-8586
Desert Care Header Logo

Emergency Room Check-in

{{ Facility.address }}

{{ formatPhone(Facility.phone) }}
Check In Now
No times available.

Check back soon, the are no classes currently scheduled for Desert Care Network.

Attend a Trauma Education Event

{{ FeaturedClass.classInternetTitle }}

{{ StripHtml(FeaturedClass.classDescription) }}

{{ FeaturedClass.locationLine1 }}

{{ SectionDate(FeaturedClass.sectionStartDate) }}

{{ SectionTime(FeaturedClass.sectionStartDate) }}-{{ SectionTime(FeaturedClass.sectionEndDate) }}

{{ FeaturedClass.sectionOpenSlots }} Seats Remaining

{{ FeaturedClass.FeeMessage }}

{{ FeaturedClass.showSections ? '-' : '+' }} Show all dates and locations

Learn More & Register Learn More for [{{ FeaturedClass.classInternetTitle }}]

{{ SectionMonth(FeaturedClass.sectionStartDate) }}

{{ SectionDay(FeaturedClass.sectionStartDate) }}

Multiple dates
and locations

{{ Class.classInternetTitle }}

{{ TruncateMessage(StripHtml(Class.classDescription)) }}

{{ Class.locationLine1 }}

{{ SectionDate(Class.sectionStartDate) }}

{{ SectionTime(Class.sectionStartDate) }}-{{ SectionTime(Class.sectionEndDate) }}

{{ Class.sectionOpenSlots }} Seats Remaining

{{ Class.FeeMessage }}

{{ Class.showSections ? '-' : '+' }} Show all dates and locations

Learn More & Register Learn More for [{{ Class.classInternetTitle }}]

{{ SectionMonth(Class.sectionStartDate) }}

{{ SectionDay(Class.sectionStartDate) }}

Multiple dates
and locations

There are no classes currently scheduled for this service. See all of the upcoming classes and events sponsored by Desert Care Network.

All Classes & Events

Loading... Animated GIF Loader

24/7 Emergency

You have a full range of emergency care waiting for you at Desert Care Network, including:

  • Emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week at all three of our hospital locations – in Palm Springs, Indio and Joshua Tree.
  • The Desert region’s highest level trauma center – a Level 1 – located at Desert Regional Medical Center
  • The first Level IV Trauma Center to serve the eastern Coachella Valley, at JFK Memorial Hospital
  • The first Level IV Trauma Center in San Bernardino County, at Hi-Desert Medical Center
  • Personalized care by physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine
  • A well-equipped ER prepared for injuries, heart care, stroke care and other life-threatening situations

You can rely on Desert Care Network for full-service emergency care when you face life-threatening situations.

Our emergency department’s highly trained physicians and triage nurses will treat your illnesses ranging from broken bones to life-threatening injuries. Plus, once your emergency care is complete, we can connect you with a primary care physician or specialists to help manage your ongoing care.

Advanced heart and stroke care

Heart attacks and strokes are frequent causes for emergency room visits. To prepare for such events, our emergency team follows proper protocol to assure heart and stroke patients receive potentially lifesaving treatment as quickly as possible. Desert Regional Medical Center is, a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. JFK Memorial is a Primary Stroke Center and Hi-Desert Medical Center is an Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital, both certified by The Joint Commission.

Trauma care

Trauma and surgical critical care surgeons are available 24 hours a day for your life-threatening emergency care needs at the Richards Emergency Trauma Center at Desert Regional Medical Center, at JFK Memorial Hospital, and Hi-Desert Medical Center. Our Trauma Centers are designated to serve an area from Banning and Beaumont to the West, Imperial County to the South, the Arizona border to the East, and Twentynine Palms and the high desert to the North.

Emergency Room Services

Emergency Room Locations

Whether it’s a broken bone, high fever or a more severe medical emergency like a heart attack, we are ready to pro...
When to Go to an ER

Find out what constitutes a medical emergency and when you should visit an emergency room or ER.
Hospital & ER Safety

Come to our hospital knowing that we do everything possible to keep patients and staff safe.
Emergency Room Stories

In hospitals, we’re surrounded by stories. Some are incredible. Some are touching and heartfelt. All of them are n...
Emergency Healthy Living

Desert Care Network provides helpful emergency health articles and tips to keep you in the know on trending topics, cond...
Trauma Prevention Education

Click here to learn more about our trauma injury prevent program, steps you can take to avoid injury, and information on...

More Information

Seven Ways to Avoid a Fall

Falls account for nearly a third of all nonfatal injuries in the U.S. And a fall can be life changing. It happens in a flash, with very little – or no – warning. In fact, the author of this article was enjoying a quiet evening at home, playing a water hose game with the dog. Game over and time to go inside and dry off the dog. But – OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOO – the tile floor was wet and kaboom! Broken arm.

The fallout? Hours and dollars spent in emergency and doctor visits. Pain. Awkwardness. Learning to be a lefty. Reliance on others for help. And then physical therapy to get everything working again.

In the big picture of life, I was fortunate. No head injury. No surgery. Life changing? Yes. So, in the spirit of paying forward lessons learned, here are seven ways to be aware of your environment so that you can keep on doing life as usual:
  1. Lighting – Preventing a fall may be as simple as turning on a light, especially around stairs. Lights also illuminate tripping hazards.
  2. Level changes – Even a one- to two-inch elevation can cause trips and falls. Be aware of changes in flooring that may change elevation.
  3. Liquids – Pick up ice that falls on the kitchen floor, watch out for wet bathroom floors after a bath or shower and rain on concrete sidewalks.
  4. Area rugs – Use a rug pad to prevent slipping. For the elderly, best to forgo area rugs altogether to prevent tripping on the edge.
  5. Clutter and toys – Make a sweep through the house each day to remove tripping hazards.
  6. Ladders – A chair is not a ladder! Step stools are an invaluable asset for many situations. Don’t climb a tall ladder alone without someone to hold the base. And do we even need to tell you to not climb on the counter?!
  7. High heels or boots – A small pebble or barely missing a step on a curb or stairs can take you down without warning. If there’s a railing, use it – it could prevent a traumatic event.
Exercise for Fall Prevention Strength and balance/core exercises can make it easier to avoid a fall, as well as recover after a fall. Physical activity is good for the brain as well as the body. So find a workout buddy or class to stay motivated for physical fitness. The National Institute on Aging recommends four types of exercise, which are good for any age:
  1. Endurance – Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and lungs with an increased heart rate. Take a walk or several walk breaks in the day (go faster than a stroll!) try an exercise class or just dance!
  2. Strength – Weights or your own body weight as resistance help make muscles stronger to support your bones and body. Climbing stairs counts as strength and aerobic exercise. If you have access to a pool, water aerobics, using weights in the pool and swimming are good for resistance, too.
  3. Balance – Yoga or Tai Chi help with balance, as does practice standing on one foot.
  4. Flexibility – Stretch to stay limber. You’ll enjoy greater freedom of movement for other types of exercise and common activities. You can even do subtle stretches while standing in lines.
Certain medical conditions, medications or vision issues can increase the opportunity for falling. Talk with your doctor to learn if you need extra precautions, such as hand railings or grab bars.