For Patients
Before Your Visit
Please click here for a printable checklist that details what to bring
to the hospital (English/Spanish)
After Your Visit
We care about your recovery and well-being after your hospital visit. If
you feel that you are getting worse or experiencing any of the following
signs or symptoms, please:
- Call your physician
- Call 911
- Or visit the nearest Emergency Room
Warning Signs
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Temperature over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, lasting longer than 8 hours
- Increased tenderness, redness, drainage, or opening of wound
- Shortness of breath at rest, difficulty breathing
- Fainting or dizziness
- Discoloration or numbness of extremities
- Severe pain not relieved by medication (chest pain)
- Excessive swelling of the legs or feet, severe leg cramping
- Uncontrolled bleeding
For Cardiac patients: weight gain greater than 5 pounds in a week or greater than 10 pounds
in a month.