Accredited Chest Pain Center and Certified STEMI (Heart Attack) Center
With an accredited Chest Pain Center, an Approved Stroke Center, the world-renowned Grossman Burn Center, shorter wait times and access to the latest technology, the new emergency room at West Hills Medical Center isn't just bigger, it's a better place to receive comprehensive emergency services.
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If you are experiencing a true medical emergency, do not attempt to drive yourself to the hospital. Call 911 immediately.
How Can I Help Someone Who Is Having Shortness of Breath? - Natalie Shum, MD - Emergency Medicine
To help someone with shortness of breath, seek emergency care. In this video, Natalie Shum, MD, an emergency medicine doctor at West Hills Hospital, describes conditions indicated by...
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When Should Someone Go to the ER for an Asthma Attack? - Natalie Shum, MD - Emergency Medicine
If someone is having an asthma attack, take him or her to the emergency room if home treatment isn't ...
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When Do I Need an Antibiotic If I Have a Cold? - Natalie Shum, MD - Emergency Medicine
If you have a cold caused by a virus, you won't need an antibiotic. In this video, Natalie Shum, MD, ...
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What Is Asthma and How Is It Treated in the ER? - Natalie Shum, MD - Emergency Medicine
Asthma is a pulmonary condition that narrows and inflames the airways and can be treated in the emergency...