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Emergency Services When you have an illness or injury/trauma that is serious or life-threatening, call 911 or your local emergency number, or go directly to Gundersen Emergency Services in La Crosse or the nearest emergency department. Sometimes it can be hard to know if you need emergency care or urgent care. Emergency Services in La Crosse handles both urgent care cases and emergencies/traumas. Specially trained Emergency Services staff will get you to the right level of care. Use Emergency Services for: Alcohol or drug intoxication or overdose Bone fractures Changes in vision or trouble speaking Chest pain/heart attack Confusion or change in mental status Dizziness Loss of consciousness/head injuries Numbness or weakness on one side/stroke symptoms Pregnancy-related problems (bleeding or abdominal pain) Severe abdominal pain Severe cuts Severe headache - sudden onset Sexual assault or domestic violence Shortness of breath Suicide attempt or suicidal thoughts or threats Trauma such as a car accident, fall, drowning, violence, fire or sports/recreational injury