Why Choose Willis Knighton?

When you have a life-threatening emergency, seconds count. That’s why you’ll appreciate the convenience and the expert care available at Willis Knighton. A Willis Knighton emergency room is within 10 minutes of most homes in Shreveport or Bossier City.

Because our emergency departments are part of full-service hospitals, you have access to our expert care and the latest technology. When you’re facing something serious, you want to know that the emergency room has what they need to treat a wide range of conditions.  

Our hospitals are equipped with advanced technology and resources to support quality care, including:

• Chest Pain Accreditation
  The emergency department at Willis Knighton North is chest pain accredited, with the same protocols followed at all WK locations. A door-to-balloon time of 90 minutes or less for heart patients is the goal at all WK emergency locations.
• Stroke Certification Willis Knighton Pierremont and Willis Knighton Bossier are accredited by The Joint Commission as Advanced Primary Stroke Centers and as Primary Stroke Centers by the Louisiana Emergency Response Network. Willis Knighton South and Willis Knighton North are recognized as Acute Stroke-Ready Hospitals by the Louisiana Emergency Response Network.
• Nurse Certifications
  All nurses are certified in ACLS, pediatric advanced life support and many other specialties.
• Advanced Imaging Access
  Doctors have immediate access to imaging at all levels 24/7.
• Documentation and Connectivity
  All of our emergency departments are connected through the health system’s documentation system. The doctor treating you can access records from your past visits at Willis Knighton.
• Opioid Protocols
  Emergency department physicians at Willis Knighton follow the Louisiana Opioid Prescribing Recommendations, which are posted in all emergency departments.