Manatee Memorial Hospital opened the doors to its new freestanding emergency room in West Bradenton on Oct. 29. The Manatee ER at Palma Sola offers X-ray, CT, ultrasound and lab services as well as a full-service emergency department. It is considered an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital, which is about 5 miles away. Officials note that the ER is different from urgent care; services provided there will be billed at hospital emergency department rates.