Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of unexpected, severe medical injuries or infections. It is typically delivered in an emergency room or an ambulance. Our emergency medicine physicians stabilize your condition as quickly as possible to prepare you for the next step of care or discharge.
Emergency care in Webster, Texas
Emergencies can't wait. We are open 24/7, including holidays, to provide the highest level of life-saving care when you need it most.
As one of the largest hospitals in the Houston area, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake's 24/7 emergency room (ER) serves the Bay Area community with Level III emergency care, a pediatric emergency room, Level II trauma care and a dedicated team of board-certified trauma surgeons, neurosurgeons and trauma-trained staff.
Clear Lake emergency care services
Your immediate, effective diagnosis and treatment are our top priorities when you visit the ER. Regardless of your condition, we work to get you the care you deserve.
Emergency treatments we offer
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a Comprehensive Stroke facility and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our emergency services extend to the Texas City community through our freestanding emergency care center, HCA Houston ER 24/7. In addition, HCA Houston Healthcare's AirLife helicopter provides medical air transport for accident victims and critically ill patients at other healthcare facilities in need of a higher level of care.
At our hospital, we offer a diverse range of emergency care services, including:
- Heart attack care — As an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), our cardiologists deliver a range of services, from cardiac imaging and diagnostic procedures to medical and surgical applications. Our cardiac catheterization lab and surgical teams are also on call 24/7. The Heart Hospital at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is the only exclusive heart hospital south of Texas Medical Center, and we provide state-of-the-art technology and specialized programs.
- Pediatric emergency care — Our Clear Lake pediatric ER provides 24/7 critical care during times when your pediatrician may not be available. With staff trained in pediatric care and equipment specially designed for young people, we can provide comprehensive services for newborns, children and adolescents.
- Stroke care — Our team of neurologists, cardiologists, and emergency care staff work together to provide expert stroke care. This includes partnering with EMS agencies to implement an early notification system to notify the ER when they are transporting someone who may be experiencing a stroke.
- Trauma care — As a designated Level II Trauma Center, we are equipped to handle the most critical emergencies, from motor vehicle accidents to serious falls. We have three designated trauma rooms inside the emergency department, a critical care unit and a dedicated operating room for trauma surgery. We work closely with EMS partners to provide care before you arrive at our hospital.
HCA Houston ER 24/7 freestanding emergency care
In addition to our main hospital's ER, we also serve the Bay Area community through our HCA Houston ER 24/7 locations in Texas City, Pearland, Alvin and Friendswood. A department of HCA Houston Clear Lake, these four locations offer full-service emergency care, board-certified physicians and access to laboratory and imaging services. These locations are open 24/7, including holidays, accept all major insurance plans and can treat all types of acute injuries and illnesses.
If needed, all HCA Houston ER 24/7 locations can provide direct admission to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake or HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland for further emergency care. Direct admission by ambulance transport is quick and easy, with a continuity of care similar to what you would experience in our main campus emergency room.
While emergency rooms are designed to treat patients with critical conditions and life-threatening injuries, those experiencing minor injuries or illnesses may want to seek urgent care. HCA Houston Healthcare is proud to be affiliated with CareNow®, our network of urgent care centers with 19 locations across the Houston area.