Emergency Department

Wishard Health Services has a long history of providing the residents of central Indiana with state-of-the-art emergency services. Wishard operates the single busiest Emergency Department in the state of Indiana, caring for nearly 106,000 patients in 2007. Several services are offered within the Emergency Department, including the IU/Wishard Level I Trauma Center, a hazardous materials program, a Psychiatric Emergency Room, an Urgent Visit Center and the Center of Hope. The Emergency Department is staffed and equipped to evaluate and manage any type of acute illness or injury.

Urgent Visit Center

The Urgent Visit Center is designed to accommodate patients with less emergent conditions. This is a convenient resource for people who don't require the level of emergency care our Emergency Department offers.

Center of Hope at Wishard

The Center of Hope at Wishard is dedicated to caring for victims of sexual assault and family violence. The Center of Hope was created by Wishard Health Services in collaboration with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office in 1996, and continues to work closely with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, local law enforcement and victims assistance agencies to provide comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault and family violence. The Center of Hope provides medical care, forensic evidence collection, injury documentation, and crisis intervention services to victims of sexual assault and family violence immediately following an assault. In addition, the Center of Hope provides follow-up medical care and counseling services.

For more information, please call the Adolescent and Adult Center of Hope at 317-630-7646 for a person who is 16 years old or older or the Pediatric Center of Hope at 317-274-HOPE (4673) for a child who is 15 years old or younger.