Emergency Services
Emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why it’s important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at North Knoxville Medical Center provides care to patients when they need it most.
The highly trained care teams can provide care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke. We provide efficient, prompt and compassionate care.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Chest Pain Centers
North Knoxville Medical Center is equipped to handle cardiac emergencies. Chest Pain Centers are highly specialized and devoted to treating patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Stroke Centers
North Knoxville Medical Center has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. NKMC also achieved the Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Get With The Guidelines awards from the American Heart Association for 2021.
If you or someone you love is experiencing the signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately and go directly to the emergency room.