An Update on ED and Hospital Capacity

UPDATE: We're still very busy in our Emergency Department and throughout the hospital where occupancy is 98 percent with limited availability in our ICU and Intermediate Critical Care Unit. Do not hesitate to come in for emergency care, just keep in mind, in the ED, we see patients according to the severity of their injury or illness – patients with life-threatening illnesses and injuries are given priority.

Other updates and other options for care:

We've welcome visitors back into the Emergency Department.

Not in need of life-saving care, please reach out to your physician first.

Unable to see your doctor today, but need care? Our Urgent Cares are open.

Visit www.kaweahhealth.org/urgentcare first to see if there is availability to be seen today. If your illness or injury is severe, you may be able to be seen on a walk-in basis by visiting the following locations in person:

-1633 S. Court St., Visalia, CA 93277 (Open until 10 p.m.)

-3600 W. Flagstaff Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 (Open until 7 p.m.)