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Why the Wait?
800 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48603www.stmarysofmichigan.org
St. Mary’s of MichiganSt. Mary’s of
MichiganEmergency Department
Please Remember: Have patience and
compassion for others who are also experiencing emergencies
If you don’t understand what you’re supposed to do when you leave the ER, ASK and ASK AGAIN if necessary.
If your waiting, send payers for people who get rushed into the ER and are treated first.
“We do this because we
care”Our associates and patients are proud to be apart of St. Mary’s of Michigan and to
help celebrate 140 years of Service to Our Community.
ALERT our Staff:
Minimize Your Wait in the ER
Please be sure you have contacted your physician’s office if your chief complaint is not life
threatening.
If symptoms worsen Before using the
restroomo In case a urine
sample is needed Before eating or
drinking
o In case doing so would jeopardize test results
If you leave or go outside
Each patient is assessed and
treated according to their current
condition
Family policy Due to space
constraints, please limit each patient to only 2 people into treatment area
If procedures require family members to return to the waiting area, they will be advised when to rejoin the patient
We truly value your time and are working to
make your visit as smooth as possible.
We ask for your patience as we may be:
Experiencing unexpected volume of patients coming in for care.
Waiting for results of lab work, imaging or the opinion of a specialist evaluating your plan of care.
Treating other patients ahead of you because of the severity of their emergency.
How You Can Have an Impact on Your Wait?
Have the following items: List of medications Insurance card Driver’s license/photo
ID
Be Sure to Know: Current Pharmacy Name of Primary Care
Provider
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