During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are unsure of how and when to get the appropriate health care they need. Pampa Regional Medical Center wants to assure the surrounding community that, the best and safest place to handle a medical emergency is at their facility. Because of the extreme measures taken to keep patients and staff safe, PRMC is likely a safer place to visit than many grocery stores or other essential businesses.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency the best thing you can do is call 911 or go to the emergency room. This includes any injury or illness in which a lack of medical treatment might cause harm. Some examples would be:
• difficulty breathing
• chest pain
• possible broken bones
• fainting or dizziness
• sudden numbness or weakness
• bleeding that cannot be stopped
• serious abdominal pain
• fever with seizures, or any fever in children under 3 months
• confusion or changes in mental status
• coughing or throwing up blood
• severe headache or head injury
• blood in the urine, or bloody diarrhea
• sudden loss of speech, vision, or movement
Under no circumstances should anyone avoid the emergency room when faced with symptoms that are truly serious.
Are you at risk of contracting COVID-19 at our facility?
PRMC has gone above and beyond to make sure that their facility is the safest place possible for patients to receive care. Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is isolated, so that other patients can see a provider without fear of infection. In fact, all Medicare-certified hospitals with emergency departments are required to provide COVID-19 screening before allowing patients to enter the facility.
PRMC has re-prioritized many of their resources to make sure that patients receive the best available care in the safest possible space.
What if I’m not sure if I need urgent or emergency care?
Knowing what level of care you need, or if you need to be seen in the emergency room can sometimes be difficult. There is no risk or commitment in calling PRMC at 806-663-5560 to have someone help assess your situation and direct you to the appropriate next step. When unsure, PRMC urges you to call and speak with one of their professionals.
What if I think I’m experiencing symptoms of COVID 19?
If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, PRMC is ready to assist you immediately. If possible, please call 806-663-5560 before arriving at the facility so that they can walk you through the appropriate steps to take in order to best serve you, and to keep their staff and other patients safe.
About Pampa Regional Medical Center: Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 109-bed acute-care hospital serving many of the communities in the Panhandle. A full range of surgical and medical services are offered, including Interventional Cardiology, Sleep Lab, Wound Care, Pain Management, General Surgery including Endoscopy, Diagnostic and Radiology Services, Psychiatry, Orthopedics including Total Joint Replacements, Intensive Care, Comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Outpatient Medical Clinics, Women’s Services, and a 24-hour Emergency Room with Telestroke capabilities. Pampa Regional Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has consecutively earned the Gold Seal of Approval. Pampa Regional Medical Center endeavors to provide comprehensive, quality healthcare in a convenient, compassionate and cost-effective manner. PRMC is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information please visit prmctx.com.
