he 60 seconds before you reach the ER matter just as much as the 60 minutes inside it. Most people think emergency care starts when you walk through the door. But your decisions in the moments before you arrive — which facility you choose, how you get there, what information you bring — directly shape the care you receive once you do. Here is what Fort Worth residents should know about using emergency services smartly: 1️⃣ Know your nearest ER before you need it — Decision-making under panic leads to wrong turns. Identify your go-to facility now and save the address in your phone tonight. 2️⃣ Call 911 for these — don't drive: 🔴 Chest pain or pressure 🔴 Stroke symptoms — sudden numbness, confusion, vision changes 🔴 Loss of consciousness 🔴 Difficulty breathing 🔴 Uncontrolled bleeding 3️⃣ Drive or be driven for these: 🟡 Severe abdominal pain 🟡 High fever with concerning symptoms 🟡 Deep cuts requiring stitches 🟡 Suspected fractures without spinal involvement 🟡 Severe allergic reaction without airway involvement 4️⃣ Bring your medication list — It speeds up your care more than almost anything else you can do 5️⃣ When in doubt — go — Emergency physicians would always rather reassure you than receive you too late Emergency services exist for the moments life stops being predictable. Make sure you are ready for them. 👉 Fort Worth's trusted emergency services — available right now: 🔗 https://eroffortworthtx.com/emergency-services/ #EmergencyServices #ERServices #FortWorthHealth #EmergencyRoom #ERCare #FortWorthER #MedicalEmergency #BePrepared