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Originally Posted by Villages PL

I agree with most people who think that The Villages ER should work better so that people don't have long wait times. Especially, for someone reporting chest pains.

Having said that, is there anything we can do ourselves to stay out of the ER in the first place? I think a famous person once said: Ask not what your hospital ER can do for you, ask what you can do for yourself. (Something like that.) .......

I would suggest that everyone, especially the elderly, stay properly hydrated and cool in the summer. Don't overexercise in hot weather. Exercise moderately, early in the morning. Eat heart healthy foods and don't overeat. If more people would do these things there would be less people going to the ER reporting chest pains. I believe, most of the time, people have done something to bring it on themselves.

Any other suggestions to keep from clogging up the ER?

Learn to drive defensively. Wait a second before going at a green light. Cross the street in crosswalks. Don't climb trees. Stay off of ladders.