Schedule care for minor illnesses or injury with our virtual urgent care service, CareConnect Now.
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LH AAMC) has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Maryland.
When you have a medical emergency, we stand ready to help. We offer:
LH AAMC is also one of Maryland's top hospitals, recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
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We offer emergency care in this department, including for mental health emergencies.
You can always use our Find Care tool to schedule care within Luminis Health. Or, choose from the most-frequently searched services related to emergency care.
If you're experiencing any of the following conditions, call 911 for an ambulance. Do not drive yourself — or someone else — who is experiencing:
Other reasons to come to the ER include:
Need care for a medical concern today? If your situation is not a true emergency, Luminis Health offers CareConnectNow. CareConnectNow is a virtual urgent care service. We provide expert care for many conditions that need immediate, but not emergency, attention.
Our experienced and compassionate care team asks you the basics, like your name, birth date, medical history and the reason for your visit. Then we take your vital signs and decide on the next step.
We use a process called "triage" to carefully prioritize patients.
If you must wait, we do everything in our power to make you comfortable and relieve your pain.
Keep an information card in your wallet or purse to help ease your mind and streamline your ER check-in. Be sure it includes:
Some mobile phones offer a Medical ID feature that stores this information, and your care team can access it even if your phone is locked. This is especially helpful if you're unable to talk when you arrive.
After your visit, we'll either release you from the hospital or move you to another floor for further treatment. Depending on the nature of your condition or injury, we may refer you to a specialist for follow-up care. We make sure you have the information you need to recover from your emergency and take control of your health.
Accepted InsuranceThe Luminis Health ER sees all patients, regardless of whether you have health insurance.
Don't let your ability to pay keep you from seeking the emergency care you need.
Financial AssistanceWe provide medically necessary services to everyone, no matter your ability to pay.
Contact Financial Assistance to explore options or set up a payment plan.
When you receive care at Luminis Health, you will receive separate bills for hospital, physician, imaging or radiology services.
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