Emergency Care
Emergency Care at St. Luke's Elmore
For a medical emergency that could be life-threatening, call 911 now or go directly to an emergency department. If you need urgent support for a mental health crisis, use 988 to call or text the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline.
About Emergency Care at St. Luke's Elmore
The St. Luke's Elmore Emergency Department, newly remodeled and expanded in 2018, is open 24/7, offering you fast, expert emergency care, close to home. We do our best to keep wait times short and offer state-of-the-art equipment to ensure you receive the best possible care. We have also offer on-site CT scans, ultrasound, MRI, and lab services.
We work closely with both St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus hospitals in Boise and, if necessary, we'll transfer you to the most appropriate hospital for your specific needs. We also work in close partnership with the Elmore Ambulance Service to continually improve the quality of, and access to, emergency services for people in our region.
Patient Resources
As a member of the National Health Services Corps (NHSC), we promise to serve all patients. This means no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income (en Español). View the Financial Care Application (Behavioral Health/Primary Care Shortage Areas); (en Español).
Do I need Emergency or Urgent Care?
Emergency care is intended for anyone in a life-threatening situation, and for anyone facing risk of disability or lasting harm.
Urgent care offers medical treatment for illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention but are not life-threatening.