Urgent Care
UHS does not provide emergency care.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Examples of 911 Medical Emergencies are:
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Severe difficulty breathing
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Not breathing
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Severe choking (eg can't talk)
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Bluish lips and difficulty breathing
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Seizures or convulsions
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Head trauma or other serious trauma
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Uncontrollable bleeding
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Chest pain
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Drug or alcohol overdose
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Change in mental status; suicidal behavior
Also Call 911...
...when witnessing a crime in progress
...when a violent crime has been committed
...when there is a fire - first evacuate the building then call 911
...when there is a physical or sexual assault
...when a medical concern cannot be managed or if the condition of a previous illness/injury changes to a medical emergency
Do not call 911 for non-emergency situations. Instead call KSU police at 330-672-2212
When Calling 911, Remember to Provide:
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Your exact location (room, floor, building)
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Type of emergency
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Your name
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The telephone number you are calling from
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Give details of emergency as requested and follow the instructions of the 911 operators