In Case of a Medical Emergency

Life-threatening conditions

For serious injuries or other clear threat to life, obtain paramedic and ambulance assistance immediately:

  • Call 206-281-2911, if you’re on-campus. (Dial x2911 from a campus phone.)
  • 拨打911, if you’re off-campus.

Be prepared to say exactly where you are and what is wrong.

Examples of life-threatening conditions include:

  • 困难 呼吸.
  • 重大人身伤害 (e.g., open chest wound with trouble 呼吸; spinal or neck injury with loss of sensation or motion; obvious fracture, especially with visible bone).
  • Extreme allergic 反应 to food, bees, or other allergen (hives, swelling of throat/mouth, shortness of breath, etc.).
  • 无意识的 或反应迟钝.

当地医院

Swedish Medical Center–Ballard (closest to campus)
5350 Tallman Ave.
电话: 206-782-2700

(Across the Ballard Bridge; left at Walgreens; and on your left.)

Other 西雅图-area hospitals.

Urgent conditions

When 健康 Services is open, 来这里. Call ahead to let us know you’re coming: 206-281-2231.

西雅图-area urgent care clinics.

Although the conditions below may not be life threatening, get a medical evaluation as soon as possible if you have these:

  • Significant pain (e.g., in the chest, abdomen, head, neck, or ear, especially with fever)
  • 哮喘 (when not responding to usual medication)
  • Possible fracture 或位错
  • 裂伤 (a cut requiring stitches)

Non-urgent medical issues

Need a prescription filled? Here is a list of local pharmacies

Make an appointment to be seen at 健康 Services by calling 206-281-2231 during office hours.

SPU 健康 Services does not endorse any hospital, urgent care, or physician office over another. Please check your insurance for applicable community services.

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