Patients in need of emergency care can access A&E through the hospital atrium. Signage and security will be available for directions.
A&E will remain open 24 hours a day without interruption to ensure the continuity of patient care.
As the planned multi-phased project to expand the department continues, the HSA would like to remind the community of the importance of utilizing A&E only in a true emergency. All A&E departments use a priority system – called 'triage' – where the most seriously ill patients are seen first.
Reasons to visit Accident & Emergency:
- Loss of consciousness
- Persistent, severe chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Severe bleeding
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns or scalds
- Acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
Persons with non-emergency needs can visit HSA’s Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic located in the George Town Hospital’s atrium (main entrance). Its opening hours on Saturday and Sunday are 11 am to 8pm; no appointments are necessary.
Reasons to visit Urgent Care:
- Cold, cough, and flu symptoms, viral infections
- Minor injuries such as mild sprains and cuts
- Diarrhea
- Earache
- Insect bites and stings – including tick bites
- Minor burns
- Nausea, vomiting
For more information on where to go to access the care you need at the HSA, visit: https://www.hsa.ky/know-where-to-go.