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.