Follow-Up Care
Feeling Your Best Starts Here
We know an emergency room visit can be stressful. Thank you for trusting us with your care. Now that you're home, your well-being remains our top priority.
Find your most important next steps below.
Stay Connected with MyChart
MyChart is your secure, 24/7 connection to your health information. It’s the easiest way to manage your care.
Visit MyChart at MyChart.HMHN.org to:
- See your test results
- Check your next appointment time
- Send a message to your doctor
- Ask for medicine — and more
Ready to get started? Your MyChart activation code is on your After Visit Summary. Your After Visit Summary is in the folder you were given when you left the Emergency Department.
Need Care Again? Know Where to Go
It can be confusing to know where to turn when you need medical help. Here’s a quick guide for future reference.
Go to the emergency department immediately if you experience:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Mental health emergencies or suicidal feelings
- Stroke symptoms that come on suddenly:
- Confusion
- Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg
- Sudden vision loss or blurred vision
Urgent care facilities are for medical situations that aren’t life-threatening but that need to be addressed right away. These facilities typically have shorter wait times and lower costs than emergency departments.
Typically, you should choose urgent care instead of the Emergency Department for:
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Cuts that may need stitches
- Ear infections
- Fever (below 105 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Immunizations
- Potential fractures or broken bones
- Rashes and skin irritations
- Sprains and strains