Programs and research
Our pledge to you: Exceptional care, comfort and convenience
We have five emergency departments (EDs). Three are in Madison, Wis., one in Rockford, Ill. and one in Belvidere, Ill.
University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital emergency departments are an integral part of our Level I Trauma centers. They share the same entrance and are physically connected within the same building. This means you have access to all medical and surgical specialties for adults and children around the clock.
Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Center with specialists ready to care for the most serious injuries.
Stroke care specialists are available 24/7 with a dedicated Neuro ICU on site
Heart specialists to quickly diagnose and treat a heart attack
A verified Burn Center
Our emergency departments at East Madison Hospital, and in Belvidere and Rockford, Ill., are equipped to handle emergencies, admit patients for hospitalization and transfer adults or children to our Level I Trauma Center for more specialized needs.
Collectively, our emergency departments provide the latest technology, diagnostic tests and emergency treatments, all in comforting environments. While we work to treat you as quickly as possible, our staff also respects your privacy and will work to help your visit go smoothly. We will evaluate and treat you as quickly as possible whether you’re admitted to the hospital or are able to return to your home after treatment.
Treatment is based on your condition and needs. The expertise of the entire UW Health team is available to you. We work to provide all the help you need while easing your stress.
If you need prompt medical attention but your condition isn’t a life-threatening emergency, you might wish to consider urgent care.
We have robust research initiatives to help improve emergency care in a variety of settings, and to specific groups of people like children and older adults. We work with other departments at the University of Wisconsin, and partner with institutions across the country and around the world. Learn more about our research programs
Conditions and treatments
Trust us when you need emergency care
We treat conditions and injuries that could be life-threatening or pose an immediate risk to your health and well-being. Patients are brought to our emergency departments from around the region, and some can be brought to us by Med Flight, our air and ground critical care transport service.
Locations
Emergency care for all members of your family
Emergency care is provided at three locations.
Meet our team
Caring people caring for you
Our emergency medicine providers work as a team to provide you care. A board-certified emergency physician leads the care team. Others who might be involved in your care include registered nurses, technicians, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists and respiratory therapists.
Patient resources
Help when you need it most: What to expect in the ED
Our goal is to see and treat everyone in the ED as quickly as possible.