What Is A True Medical Emergency?
What Are Some Examples?
Why Shouldn't I Just Drive The Patient Myself?
How Can You Help In A Medical Emergency?
Who Are The People Behind 911?
Call 911 For Emergencies Only.
Call 911 for emergencies only!
In Florida, simply dialing 9-1-1 in an
emergency connects you to EMS, law enforcement, and the fire
rescue.
DO NOT CALL 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCY
TRANSPORTATION
Doing so can divert critical resources from
situations which are a matter of life and death. If you just need transportation, please call a taxi
or use public transportation.
Examples of NON-EMERGENCY situations
- Minor illness or injury not requiring immediate help
such as:
- Flu-like symptoms/common colds
- Chronic (ongoing) aches and pains
- Minor cuts
- Broken fingers or toes
- Emotional Upsets
- Routine visits to medical offices, clinics and hospitals
Other Community Resources
Following are numbers for non-emergencies and other community resources you may find helpful. United of Way of Lee County dial 211 or (239) 433-1900
Lee County Health Department (239) 332-9501
Lee County Sheriff non-emergency line (239) 477-1200
Cape Coral Memorial Hospital (239) 574-2323
Lee Memorial Hospital
(239) 332-1111
Healthpark Medical Center
(239) 433-7799
Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center
(239) 939-1147
Gulf Coast Hospital
(239) 768-5000
Hope Hospice
(239) 482-4673