...when seconds and minutes count.

The Emergency Department (ED) at St. Joseph's Medical Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is dedicated to providing emergent care to the surrounding community. St. Joseph's Emergency is equipped with 23 beds and has over 42,000 patient visits each year.

Our Emergency Department is equipped to care for patients across the lifespan.  The ED handles all types of emergencies, from minor medical problems to trauma. St. Joseph's renown cardiac excellence extends to the ED, where fast response times for treating heart attacks (acute myocardial infarctions) is top priority.  We take pride in providing our patients with the care they need in those critical, life-saving minutes.

St. Joseph's Emergency Department is staffed with physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses that have received advanced training and certification in the area of emergency medicine and nursing. Our dedicated emergency team is here 24/7 and always ready to care for your emergency medical needs!

1800 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 467-6400
Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Acute illness 
• Emergent medical problems
• Heart Attack 
• Trauma Care
• Respiratory difficulties
• Emergency Orthopedics
• Gynecological emergencies
• Neuro-surgical emergencies
• Interventional cardiology 
• Staffed with an Emergency Physician 24/7
• Full-service hospital

For minor medical problems, St. Joseph's Immediate Care is located at 1801 E. March Lane, Building D, Suite 470, Stockton. Click on Immediate Care.