Know the Signs of a Heart Attack

If you are having any of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately:

  • Feeling very weak
  • Sudden dizziness
  • Pounding heart
  • Shortness of breath
  • Heavy sweating
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Chest, arm or jaw pain
  • Chest heaviness, tightness
    • Know the Signs of Stroke

    Spread the word and Act F.A.S.T.

    F - Face - Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

    A - Arm - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

    S - Speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?

    T - Time - Call 911 immediately. Time is critical for someone experiencing a stroke.

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    • Emergency Department Physicians and Staff

    At Community Memorial Hospital, our Emergency Department works as a team to determine the best treatment options. Our expert staff of board certified physicians and nurses are prepared 24/7 for the most urgent health crises, for patients of all ages. Our emergency physicians and nurses are also certified in advanced cardiac life support, stroke and trauma care.

    From the moment patients arrive in our emergency departments, highly trained and compassionate staff works with them and their families to provide the care they need.

    Our connection to eastern Wisconsin's only Level 1 Trauma Center, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, provides patients with the highest level of specialty expertise available.

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    Saving lives and quickly caring for urgent medical conditions is our first goal. We're committed to beginning patient care as soon as possible upon arrival and keeping patients informed of wait times and the progress of their care. Equally important is our patients' essential needs for comfort, pain control and communication with family.

    We utilize a family-centered approach, which allows family members to stay with their loved ones during treatment. This program helps to foster understanding of treatment and provides comfort to patients.