Stroke risk can be decreased with lifestyle changes. The acronym BE FAST helps people remember stroke warning signs and seek emergency care.

A severe gastrointestinal pain is urgent with or without symptoms such as GI hemorrhage. Symptoms include bloody stools, vomiting blood, or pale skin.

After leaving the hospital, patients are prescribed medications, smoking cessation, respiratory rehabilitation or vaccination as necessary.

UTIs can cause painful burning urination and increased frequency. While most urinary tract infections can be treated, some require the hospital.

Chronic or severe digestive issues may indicate a small bowel obstruction. Sometimes, a visit to the ER is needed to address the blockage.

Mild pneumonia can be managed conservatively. Symptoms like breathing difficulty, persistent fever, cough, or chest pain require a hospital visit.

Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and a healthy diet, can help people with COPD take control of the disease and lead a fulfilling life.

Pneumonia can be treated and prevented. Warning signs are unresolved fever, cough with mucus, trouble breathing, wheezing, chest pain, and bluish discoloration.

Keeping blood glucose levels within the range is vital to avoid complications. Talk to your doctor about what level is too high for you.

Behavioral health units treat a variety of mental health emergencies, including psychosis and panic attacks.

Some GI bleeding signs are vomiting blood, black stool, and lightheadedness. Treatment includes medications, endoscopy, or surgery.

Mental illnesses can cause various symptoms. Seeking inpatient care is essential when thoughts of suicide occur.

Regular painful contractions lasting 1 minute are the main sign of labor. Water breaking are other reasons to go to the hospital.

Drug withdrawal can cause serious problems, including seizures. Knowing when to go to the hospital can save a person’s life.

Hospital choice matters when delivering a baby. When touring L&D, consider location, admitting privileges and birthing options available.

Looking for urgent mental health care? A hospital's behavioral health unit can provide support and treatment during a crisis.

Congestive heart failure signals chronic weakness or damage to the heart. In the later stages of CHF, patients must visit an emergency room.

Pneumonia is a serious and potentially deadly condition. If difficulty breathing or chest pain occurs, seek help at a hospital.

Worsening shortness of breath and COPD are considered emergencies. Other symptoms may require an ER visit.

An inpatient behavioral health unit can provide treatment for psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, suicidal ideation, and alcohol abuse.

Pregnant women may have lots of questions about giving birth in a hospital. Here are 3 important questions to ask your OB/GYN.

Radioactive iodine I-131 is a safe and effective treatment for hyperthyroidism and some thyroid cancers, only targeting thyroid cells.

Checking into the hospital to deliver a baby for the first time can be overwhelming, but knowing what to expect when in labor can help.

Know how to pick a hospital even before an emergency. Here are some features to look for in hospitals before the next visit.