Level III Trauma Center
The Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency has designated Tahoe Forest Hospital as a Level III Trauma Center. This designation is followed by verification from the American College of Surgeons. This means our emergency medicine team has consistently demonstrated their ability to provide advanced trauma life support, evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic services. Additionally, it allows our team to prioritize severely injured patients throughout their entire course of stay.
Emergency care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Visit an emergency room if you experience a life-threatening injury or illness, including fever in a newborn less than 3 months old. The skilled, professional staff at the emergency rooms of Tahoe Forest Hospital and Incline Village Community Hospital are always available to treat any emergent need requiring immediate attention.
When to go to the Emergency Room
Our emergency rooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the symptoms or conditions below, don’t wait. Go to the ER. Our ERs are equipped to provide life-saving care.
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe burn or uncontrolled bleeding
- Sudden or severe pain
- Vomiting blood
- Intense, crushing headache
- Sudden dizziness or change in vision
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures or convulsions
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Broken bone or deep wound
- Fever in newborns less than 3 months
Additionally, our hospitals have an onsite laboratory and diagnostic technologies, including x-ray, CAT scan, and ultrasound. Our physicians specialize in winter and summer sport injury, as well as worksite injury.
Brian Evans, Chief Medical Officer, explains the significance of Tahoe Forest Health System’s designation as a Level III Trauma Center. This means that the facility is equipped with specialized resources and trained personnel to handle and stabilize a wide range of traumas. With advanced imaging, skilled physicians, nurses, and technicians, the trauma center provides comprehensive care for both residents and visitors, especially those engaging in high-risk activities like skiing and mountain biking. The team also focuses on prevention strategies and continuous improvement to enhance community safety.
COVID-19 Information
Update: January 16, 2023
Please note Tahoe Forest Hospital is currently experiencing a large volume of phone calls regarding COVID-19 testing. We appreciate your patience, and we apologize that you may experience a longer than usual wait time due to the influx of phone calls we are receiving.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL TO INQUIRE ABOUT TESTING SERVICES. If you have an emergency, please do come to our emergency room located at Tahoe Forest Hospital, 10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee, CA. Please be advised that Emergency Department staff cannot provide medical advice over the phone.
