Emergency Services at St. John's Hospitals
When minutes count, our experts stand ready to treat all types of injuries. With wait times under 30 minutes, the emergency departments at St. John's Hospitals will provide you with the medical care you require as efficiently as possible. We're here for you when you need us, open 24 hours a day and seven days a week at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo.
St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo also offers an online reservation system. Visit www.stjohnser.org to make a reservation and to be seen within 15 minutes of arrival.
Each of our physicians are board certified in emergency medicine, offering the essential knowledge and experience to handle any emergency. Additionally, our staff of experienced nurses takes pride in providing our patients with the care they need in those critical, lifesaving minutes.
Emergency Heart Attack Care
St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard is a designated STEMI receiving center in Ventura County, which means that heart attack patients who come through our doors always get prompt, leading-edge treatment. If you suspect you're having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about our heart services by visiting our Heart Care page.
When to Visit the Emergency Room
Call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room immediately if you have:
- Difficulty breathing
- Change in mental status such as unusual behavior, confusion or difficulty walking or talking
- Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
- Fainting
- Sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
- Sudden, severe pain anywhere in your body
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Severe bleeding
- Broken bones
- Trauma or injury to the head
