--- title: Emergency Care description: With reduced wait time and 24/7 access to experienced physicians and nurses, Kent Hospital ranks among the top 10% of Emergency Departments (ED) in the USA --- Kent Hospital Campus Construction Updates [ Click here for parking and building access info > ](https://www.kentri.org/directions?hsLang=en) - [**Pay My Bill](https://www.carenewengland.org/pay/kent-hospital?hsLang=en) - [**Careers](https://www.kentri.org/careers?hsLang=en) - [**Donate](https://foundation.kentri.org/?hsLang=en) - [**My Chart ](https://www.carenewengland.org/mychart?hsLang=en) - [**+1 (401) 737-7010](tel:+1%20(401)%20737-7010) [![CNE_SubBrand_Kent_Logo_RGB_FullColor](https://www.kentri.org/hs-fs/hubfs/-%20CNE/CNE%20-%202026%20Branding/CNE_SubBrand_Kent_Logo_RGB_FullColor.png?width=1509&height=560&name=CNE_SubBrand_Kent_Logo_RGB_FullColor.png "CNE_SubBrand_Kent_Logo_RGB_FullColor")](https://www.kentri.org/?hsLang=en) ** #### Site Search ** ** ![Emergency Department (ED)](https://www.kentri.org/hubfs/Kent%20Hospital%20ER_hero%20image_DS.png) # Emergency Department (ED) ## Professional Care Available 24/7 Staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and experienced emergency nurses, Kent Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is the second-largest in the state of Rhode Island. Caring for nearly 70,000 patients annually, the Kent ED ranks among the top 10 percent nationally.  The provider and triage model has dramatically reduced waiting time to see an emergency medicine provider and overall length of stay, resulting in patient satisfaction scores that rank the Kent ED as one of the best performing in the nation in the area of patient satisfaction and experience of care. ###### Contact Information **Emergency Department** **If this is an emergency call 911.** Kent Hospital 455 Toll Gate Road Warwick, RI 02886 P: [(401) 736-4288](tel:(401)%20736-4288) **Did you know?*** When an urgent but non-emergency health issue arises, your first call should be to your primary care provider (PCP). Reaching out to your PCP before a trip to the emergency room can save you time, hassle, and money – offering same-day appointments and convenient telehealth visits. For most non-life-threatening issues, call your doctor first to discuss your options and explore the best next steps.* ### Accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians. [Learn more here](https://www.kentri.org/news/kent-hospital-receives-silver-level-2-geriatric-emergency-department-accreditation-geda-from-the-american-college-of-emergency-physicians?hsLang=en).   ![GEDA Silver Seal](https://www.kentri.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GEDA%20Silver%20Seal.jpg?width=250&height=188&name=GEDA%20Silver%20Seal.jpg) ### Get With The Guidelines®️-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll   ![GWTG_STROKE-TT2D PLUS_2026_Gold_4C-1](https://www.kentri.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D%20PLUS_2026_Gold_4C-1.png?width=150&height=236&name=GWTG_STROKE-TT2D%20PLUS_2026_Gold_4C-1.png)   ## Did You Know? When an urgent but non-emergency health issue arises, your first call should be to your primary care provider (PCP). Reaching out to your PCP before a trip to the emergency room can save you time, hassle, and money – offering same-day appointments and convenient telehealth visits. For most non-life-threatening issues, call your doctor first to discuss your options and explore the best next steps. ## Features of Our Emergency Department - ![Gym doctor with a patient checking her ankle](https://www.kentri.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle.jpeg?width=500&name=Gym%20doctor%20with%20a%20patient%20checking%20her%20ankle.jpeg)Increased space and capacity to respond to community growth and demand - Enlarged patient care spaces with 47 treatment bays - Negative pressure isolation rooms - Dedicated behavioral health care rooms - Focus on patient confidentiality, comfort, and privacy - Televisions in most ED treatment bays - Improved space for families to visit with patients - Comfortable waiting area for families. - Easy parking for patients and families - Improved patient flow processes and reduced wait times - Fully electronic medical record to enhance medical care and patient safety - Digital radiology to improve diagnostic efficiency ##### Highlights Our highly skilled and specialized physicians, nurses, radiologists, and other staff at Kent Hospital provide compassionate care for people with all types of emergency healthcare needs. - Intensive, compassionate care for critical, life-threatening illness or injury. - Emergency care for medical conditions such as chest pain, shortness of breath, falls, fractures, bleeding, dehydration, and severe injuries and pain, as well as for less serious conditions. - We are sensitive to and respect the diversity of all of our patients. ##### Collaboration with Our Other Departments - Some patients may be referred to or brought to the [Intensive Care Unit](https://www.kentri.org/services/intensive-care?hsLang=en) at Kent Hospital. The multidisciplinary team works to care for critically ill patients with severe conditions. - Those suffering from a heart attack benefit from our [cardiac catheterization lab and interventional cardiology program](https://www.carenewengland.org/cardiology?hsLang=en), ready anytime angioplasty is needed to open a blocked artery or other cardiac condition.  - [The Stroke Program](https://www.kentri.org/services/stroke?hsLang=en) at Kent Hospital is available to provide immediate care if you suspect you have had a stroke.  - Behavioral Health - Radiology - [Surgical Services](https://www.kentri.org/services/surgery?hsLang=en) - [Wound Care](https://www.kentri.org/services/wound-care?hsLang=en) ##### Victims of Sexual Assault Kent Hospital strives to provide care that respects the emotional and physical needs of sexual assault victims while respecting the privacy and safety of a victim and collecting evidence as part of the protocol through the State of Rhode Island. The examining provider and staff will follow the following best practices:  - Assess the victim’s understanding and needs - Collect, identify, and preserve evidence quickly and efficiently - Conduct an examination privately - Continuity of care from the beginning of the exam to the end - Ensure the victim understands the medical and legal process before obtaining written consent for an examination - Explain crime reporting options - Maintain confidentiality of records and discussions - Offer the option of an advocate to come to provide additional support to the victim - Provide secure language interpreter services - Provide victim-centered medical response - Provide referrals for further medical care and follow-up ##### Responding to An Emergency All Categories - Steps to Follow During An Emergency - Stroke Symptoms - Heart Attack Symptoms - Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis Symptoms - Check for danger. Protect yourself and the injured person from further injury if you are in a dangerous environment. - Stay calm and take deep breaths. - Look at the problem and do not simply react - Assess what has happened; look at symptoms - Do not move victims unless absolutely necessary for patient safety - Check for broken bones - Call 911 if you are unable to bring someone to an emergency room - Balance: Watch for the sudden loss of balance. - Eyes: Check for sudden vision loss or double vision. - Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? - Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? - Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. - Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. - Sudden pain or discomfort in the chest - Pain in the arms, jaw, neck, shoulders, or upper abdomen - Shortness of breath Not all heart attacks come on abruptly. Symptoms may be different for some individuals, including involving indigestion.  [Learn More About Heart Attack Symptoms >>](https://www.carenewengland.org/blog/how-to-detect-a-heart-attack?hsLang=en) Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction. It is a medical emergency and can be life-threatening. Symptoms can appear seconds to minutes or even hours after. Some symptoms include: - Change in heart rate - Difficulty breathing - Dizziness - Hives - Loss of consciousness - Very low blood pressure - Wheezing - Hives, flushing, and itchiness - Difficulty breathing - Wheezing ## Care New England Express Care The goal of the Care New England Express Care program is to make sure you have access to care when you need it if your Primary Care physician isn’t immediately available.  ##### Location 111 Brewster Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 P: [(401) 729-2304](tel:+(401)%20729-2304) ##### Hours Sunday - Tuesday: 8am-4:45pm Wednesday: 8am-7:45pm Thursday - Friday: 8am-4:45pm Saturday - Closed ##### Contact Us [Send Us A Message](https://www-kentri-org.sandbox.hs-sites.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [1 (401) 227-3669](tel:+14012273669) 455 Toll Gate Road Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 - [**](https://www.facebook.com/KentHospital) - [**](https://twitter.com/KentHospital) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kent-hospital/) ##### Other Care New England Locations [Care New England ](https://www.carenewengland.org/?hsLang=en) [Butler Hospital](https://www.butler.org/?hsLang=en) [Women and Infants Hospital](https://www.womenandinfants.org/?hsLang=en) [The Providence Center](https://providencecenter.org/) [VNA of Care New England](https://www.vnacarenewengland.org/?hsLang=en) ##### Patients and Visitors [Find A Provider](https://www.kentri.org/provider-finder?hsLang=en) [Integra Community Care](https://www.integracare.org/?hsLang=en) ##### About Us [Who We Are](https://www-kentri-org.sandbox.hs-sites.com/about-us?hsLang=en) [Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)](https://www.carenewengland.org/dei?hsLang=en) [Legal Notices](https://www.carenewengland.org/legal-notices?hsLang=en) [Auxiliary Aids & Services](https://www.carenewengland.org/auxiliary-aids-and-services?hsLang=en) [Price Transparency](https://www.carenewengland.org/price-transparency?hsLang=en) [Research](https://www.carenewengland.org/research?hsLang=en) ##### Get Involved [Ways to Give](https://www-kentri-org.sandbox.hs-sites.com/ways-to-give/?hsLang=en) [Careers](https://www.kentri.org/careers?hsLang=en) [Volunteer](https://www.carenewengland.org/volunteer?hsLang=en) ##### News [In The News](https://www.kentri.org/news?hsLang=en) [Media Relations](https://www-kentri-org.sandbox.hs-sites.com/media-relations?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2026 Care New England Health System × You are about to leave our website and enter an external site. 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