Emergency Medicine (Trauma) in St. James

Things sometimes don't go exactly as you planned. Emergent situations can happen in the blink of an eye, often when you're least expecting it. When that happens, our emergency medicine experts in St. James, Minnesota, are prepared 24/7/365.

You can trust our Level IV trauma center verified by the Minnesota Department of Health. This means we have demonstrated an ability to provide advanced trauma life support prior to transfer of patients to a higher level trauma center. We provide evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients.

Conditions, injures and treatment

We deliver care for severe and life-threatening situations that require immediate medical attention.

Emergent conditions and injuries treated include:

• Broken bones or fractures
• Chest pain or pressure
• Head injury
• Heart attack or acute coronary syndrome
• Seizures
• Severe abdominal pain
• Sexual assault
• Shortness of breath or pneumonia
• Stroke
• Sudden, severe headaches, paralysis or weakness
• Traumatic injury
• Uncontrolled bleeding

Minor illnesses treated after clinic hours include:

• Earaches
• Colds
• Strep throat
• Upper respiratory infections

To expedite your care, we offer:

• Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, such as angiography, cardiac cath lab, ultrasound, helical CT, interventional radiology and MRI
• Diagnostic laboratory services
• Instant communication with thousands of Mayo Clinic experts
• Operating room availability 24/7/365, including orthopedic trauma surgery
• Rapid access to multiple specialties
• Telephone consultation to help evaluate and triage emergency patients throughout the region
• Telestroke services

Emergency medicine specialists

Our experienced team of emergency and trauma specialists collaborate to deliver a seamless experience.

Our specialists include:

• Dedicated System Trauma Alert Team (STAT)
• Full-time board-certified emergency medicine physicians
• Registered nurses trained in stroke, trauma and advanced cardiovascular life support
• Sexual Assault Resource Team

Always call 911 if you have an emergency.