Trust your Heart with Us - Chest Pain Centers in Niles and St. Joseph

Chest pain can come on suddenly, at any time.

Learn the warning signs, but remember this: even if you’re not sure your pain is a heart attack, have it checked out by a doctor. Fast action can save your life. Lakeland HealthCare has two of only 13 chest pain centers in Michigan, at our Emergency Departments in St. Joseph and Niles. Time lost is heart muscle lost, and we’re VERY close to home.

Heart Attack Warning Signs

• Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach
• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort
• Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness, unusual fatigue, indigestion

Call 9-1-1 for an ambulance – don’t drive yourself. Local ambulance services work with Lakeland so that treatment can start while you are still en route.

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