Immediately call 911 or go directly to the nearest Emergency Room
if you are experiencing any of the following (do not check in online):

• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Vaginal bleeding with pregnancy
• Sudden weakness on one side
• Facial lacerations
• Broken bones or dislocated joints
• Severe bleeding
• Head injuries or eye injuries
• Loss of consciousness
• Severe allergic reaction
• Fever over 104 degrees
• Seizures
• Psychiatric emergency
• All other serious injuries or life-threatening emergencies

Get in Line Ahead of Time with Palomar UC San Diego Health’s Early Emergency Room Check-In

Get the care you need fast by letting your local emergency room know that you’re on your way. Check in online in minutes with our convenient early check-in process and allow our world-class team to swiftly attend to your needs, providing the highest quality of care.
Available Monday – Friday from 8am – 3pm

Even with early check-in, the ER will prioritize care for the most ill patients as they arrive.
This may impact selected service times.

Palomar UC San Diego Health’s Early Emergency Room Check-In is easy to access and simple to use.
To check in for the ER, find the orange button labeled “ER Online Check-In” on the Palomar UC San Diego Health home page, the Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido/Poway Emergency Services pages or at the top of this page.