A Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the treatment of emergent medical conditions. Featuring experienced personnel, full-service diagnostic equipment, and 24/7 access; the Medical West FED will provide emergency services equivalent to a hospital-based ED. The only difference is that the FED is conveniently located close to home, instead of on a hospital campus. Should a patient need to be admitted to the hospital, an ambulance is available to immediately transport a patient for direct admission.