Over the years and several moves I've heard the stories about the "local" hospital. Some very negative and some glowing. ER's always triage patients according to severity of the issue. What we would deem to be "horrible" and "needs" to have immediate attention--they may not, due to their protocols. Have you all heard the ad on the radio re: the hospital's Urgent Care across 441 from the hospital?? They even have a shuttle across to the hospital (according to the ad) for transport. Some folks will go to the ER for their issues when in fact they probably should go to the Urgent Care (it can be any of them in the area). IF you think it's a 'life-threatening' issue---call 911.
My experience with the ER and TVH is exemplary care. So from reading the many posts on this thread I would say it's a matter of perception in some cases.
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