Anonymous
03/31/2026 20:36
Subject: proximity to hospital ER
Anonymous wrote:Not too close. I had an apartment in my 20’s down the street from a hospital ER and the ambulances were so loud.
I thought that was what OP was going to ask…is it crazy to live too close to a hospital because of sirens and traffic.
Anonymous
03/31/2026 19:24
Subject: proximity to hospital ER
Anonymous wrote:Most hospitals aren't the best at everything, especially when there are so many hospitals in close proximity. Usually one is better for cardiac while another may be better for trauma. One may have more doctors in house vs on call while another has a better schedule for tests, procedures, and follow ups.
As long as I'm 30 min from a hospital that could manage a stroke or MI, I'm good. I have no desire to live near a community hospital that has to ship me out for treatment and will likely make me lose my window for certain treatments.
Won't the EMTs take you to the community hospital if it's the closest?
As someone who has witnessed strokes in two different people, including this week, it's comforting to be within 10 minutes of a hospital, community or not.
Anonymous
03/31/2026 19:08
Subject: proximity to hospital ER
You’re just as likely to have a major health event when you’re out of the house OP. As others have said, Northern VA has lots of hospitals. Do you want your sleep constantly being interrupted by emergency sirens and helicopter landings?