Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Emergency Services

Emergencies can’t wait, and Orlando Health's ERs are ready. Don't delay your care–we're here when you need us.

When you choose Orlando Health for your next ER visit, you’re choosing state-of-the-art medical care from Central Florida’s leader in emergency medicine and trauma care. Whether based in a hospital or freestanding pavilion, our network of ERs gives you access to the best available emergency care just minutes from your neighborhood. We're experienced and equipped to treat all members of your family — from infants and children, to teens and adults. Pediatric care at our ER is supported by Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and features a Kids Corner for the comfort of our youngest patients.

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital has been serving the residents of West Orange County for nearly 70 years with safe, quality healthcare in a patient-centered atmosphere of caring and compassion using state-of-the-art diagnostics and technology. With our dedicated team of board-certified ER physicians and a highly skilled clinical team, you can rest assured that your medical issue will be quickly stabilized and cared for with the highest possible expertise. And for severe trauma cases or those needing a higher level of care, immediate transport by air or ambulance is available from each of our ERs to Central Florida’s only Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center or Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Our technology and advanced medical treatments and procedures have distinguished our Orlando Health–Health Central Hospital as a leader in emergency care for adult and pediatric patients. Orlando Health–Health Central Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center, an accredited primary stroke receiving facility, has a nationally accredited Heart Failure program and nationally accredited joint and spine surgical programs.

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911 immediately.

ER, Urgent Care or Primary Care Physician?

When should you go to the ER versus visiting an urgent care center or your primary care physician (PCP)? Our handy guide can help you make that decision. Fill in the form to download our free guide listing conditions that should be treated by an ER, an urgent care center or your PCP.