Liberty Hospital ER

05/09/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to bring light to the top resources available to the public. 988 is the su***de and crisis hotline available 24 hours a day. This line will get you in contact with local crisis centers available to assist and empower those who need it most. No matter what you are going through, reaching out for help is an important first step.

For more information and additional hotline numbers for different struggles in life, visit https://988lifeline.org/.

11/30/2022

From 9am to 3pm on Thursday, Dec. 1, temporary closures will affect some roads near Liberty Hospital. If you need to come to the ER during these times, expect traffic delays and explore alternate routes. The Liberty Fire Department will be on hand to ensure all traffic - including people coming to the ER - can enter and exit the hospital. Check out a map and follow the progress at the City of Liberty, Mo. Government page.

01/17/2022

Not feeling well? Knowing which level of care you need can save time. These guidelines may help you decide between primary care, virtual visit, urgent care and the ER.

12/17/2021

Illnesses and injuries don't pay attention to business hours. Dr. John Owen, medical director of the Liberty Hospital Emergency Department, explains the differences between the ER, urgent care, and primary care so you can make an informed decision and receive the best possible care when you need it.

No one expects to get sick or need urgent health care. But when it happens, people have an immediate choice to make: call your doctor, visit an urgent care or

08/04/2021

Did you break your wrist or just sprain it? Should you go to Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek or come to the ER? Knowing where to go can save time. Dr. John Owen, medical director of the Liberty Hospital Emergency Department, explains the differences between the ER, urgent care, and primary care.

No one expects to get sick or need urgent health care. But when it happens, people have an immediate choice to make: call your doctor, visit an urgent care or

07/13/2021

Emergency departments across the KC metro are busy, but ours continues to be one of the best performers when it comes to remaining open to accept trauma, stroke and STEMI patients. Thank you, everyone, for your hard work that makes this possible!

05/21/2021

When time is crucial and getting to a hospital is essential, EMS providers answer the call and provide critical patient care in our community. This week we recognize the important contributions of our EMS partners and thank them for their tremendous work.

05/18/2021

People with high blood pressure have a significantly higher risk of stroke. At age 50, people without high blood pressure have a life expectancy 5 YEARS LONGER than people with it. Take control of your high blood pressure today. For more information, visit heart.org/HBP.

04/02/2021

Liberty Hospital Foundation has been sharing stories all week in honor of . Here are some kind words for VP of Emergency Medicine Dr. John Owen and his team.

📣Let's give it up for Liberty Hospital ER's Dr. John Owen and his entire team for . We'll start by sharing this inspirational message from a . . . "Emergency Room Doctors, Nurses & Staff - thank you for your dedication & care of patients. We thank you, especially for what you have experienced during 2020 with COVID19 & the continuation of it into 2021!" You're up - keep it going and share your words of encouragement below! We'll make sure our docs and caregivers see them. ❤️

Not familiar with our Grateful Patient program? Learn more here, https://libertyhospitalfoundation.org/gratefulpatient/

03/31/2021

We are proud to announce that Liberty Hospital has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation by The American College of Cardiology.

“Liberty Hospital joins an elite group of health care organizations in achieving Chest Pain Center Accreditation,” said David Feess, president and CEO of Liberty Hospital. “Our excellent team of cardiac and emergency medicine professionals are truly committed to providing leading edge cardiac care to our community.”

Liberty Hospital awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation

02/03/2021

On this National Women Physicians Day we honor our doctors who provide outstanding care to patients and continue to accomplish great things in emergency medicine.