Manatee ER at Palma Sola,** an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital, is serving the emergency needs of the community. It joins Manatee Memorial Hospital’s two other freestanding emergency departments, ER at Sun City Center** and Manatee ER at Bayshore Gardens.**
What is a Freestanding Emergency Department (FED)?
Manatee Memorial Hospital’s desire to provide more convenient access to healthcare has led to the introduction of freestanding emergency departments. The FEDs are very similar to the emergency department at a hospital. They handle the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of emergent conditions, including stabilizing care for heart attack and stroke. They are staffed with a doctor and nurses on site 24/7. In addition, they offer CT scans as well as X-rays, ultrasounds and there is a comprehensive lab.
Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) vs. Urgent Care Center
Urgent care centers have set hours, treat non-emergency issues, including routine cough and cold, nausea and vomiting, mild belly pain, scrapes, simple lacerations, or someone needing a tetanus shot. Some are also capable of treating smallfractures and sprains. Most urgent care centers don’t have comprehensive labs that can provide answers on site and are limited in radiology services.
Manatee ER at Bayshore Gardens **
5506 14th St. W.
Bradenton
Phone: 941-751-7800
ER at Sun City Center **
16504 US 301
Wimauma
Phone: 813-642-1000
Manatee ER at Palma Sola **
633 75th Street West
Bradenton
Phone: 941-750-1301
If you’re having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
For information, visit the hospital website at manateememorial.com/emergency
**These emergency departments are part of Manatee Memorial Hospital. They are not urgent care centers. Their services and care are billed at hospital emergency department rates. Wait times may vary.
Physicians are on the medical staff of Manatee Memorial Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit the hospital’s website.