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When you or a loved one needs urgent care, finding the closest emergency room (ER) is critical. The emergency room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street in Allentown provides 24/7 care for major and minor medical issues, making it one of the most trusted emergency rooms in Lehigh County.

Located near the corner of 17th and Chew streets, our ER is the closest hospital emergency room for residents in Allentown and surrounding neighborhoods. If you're searching for “emergency rooms close to me” or “emergency rooms nearby,” we're here for you.

Our full-service ER evaluates and treats a wide range of conditions. Whether you're wondering when to go to the emergency room or need help now, our team is ready to provide expert care in a safe, welcoming environment.

Emergency medicine for heart attack

If you are experiencing heart attack symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath or pain in your arms, neck, jaw or back – call 911.

Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute consistently ranks among the nation’s leaders in heart attack survival. Our MI Alert for Heart Attacks program saves lives and limits the amount of heart damage by educating area paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to diagnose heart attacks in the field.

If you’re suffering from a heart attack, paramedics will immediately begin treatment and call ahead to alert our emergency medicine clinicians of your arrival. If needed, you can be transferred to another hospital in Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) for a higher level of care.

Emergency care for stroke

Every second counts when it comes to stroke. Fast, aggressive care minimizes brain damage by ensuring adequate blood flow to the brain. That’s why you should always remember BE FAST. This acronym will help you remember the signs of a stroke and that you should act quickly.

-Balance – Sudden loss of balance

-Eyes – Blurred vision in one or both eyes

-Face – Face drooping or looks uneven

-Arms – One arm becomes weak or numb

-Speech – Slurred speech or seems confused

-Time – If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 immediately.

The LVH–17th Street Stroke-Alert program ensures stroke patients are:

-Assessed quickly

-Given a CT scan within 20 minutes or less

-Treated appropriately or transferred to a facility that can provide a higher level of care

We also provide care for less severe medical emergencies.

We have access to the full resources of LVHN, including our Regional Burn Center.

Need care fast? Visit the ER at Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street — your trusted emergency room in Allentown and “emergency room near me now.”

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