Riverton Hospital

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Emergency

801-285-2500
801-285-2513

3741 West 12600 South

Riverton, UT 84065

This department offers

  • Emergency care
  • Trauma care

Emergency care when you need it most

Immediate care for urgent conditions like heart attacks and injuries, with seamless specialist referrals for ongoing treatment.

Best practices for emergency care

High-quality care

Simple transfers to continue care

Call 911 immediately if someone is unconscious, having trouble breathing, has a serious injury or may be having a heart attack.

We provide you with the right care whenever you need it. Whether it’s illness or injuries requiring immediate care, or complex medical emergencies, our emergency and trauma team is there to take care of your critical needs.

Our team of emergency doctors, trauma and specialty surgeons, specialty-trained nurses, technicians, pharmacists, care managers and others work together to provide lifesaving treatments and personal care. Our holistic approach to care means that we work with you and your family to do what’s best for your health care needs.

 

Our team follows evidence-based practices to treat urgent situations and includes patients and primary care providers in follow up treatment plans. We are also able to quickly connect patients with specialists to continue their care.

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