EMERGENCIES

Life Threatening Emergencies

When there is a serious injury or other clear threat to life, to obtain paramedic and ambulance assistance:

	Call 911
	Be prepared to say exactly where you are

To obtain medical care:

	Use the Winona Community Memorial Hospital Emergency department
	Located at 825 Mankato Avenue
	Phone 457-4328

Examples of life-threatening conditions include:

	Difficulty breathing
	Major injury (e.g. open chest wound with trouble breathing; spinal or neck injury with loss of sensation or motion)
	Unconsciousness or unresponsiveness (e.g. drug or alcohol overdose)
	Convulsion that will not stop

Paying for Emergency visits:

Winona State University does not cover visits to the emergency room, they are billed to your insurance.

Urgent Conditions:

Although the conditions below may not be life-threatening, get a medical evaluation as soon as possible if you are experiencing any of them. When WSU Student Health Service is open, go there. Call ahead and consult with a nurse. Phone 457-5160.

Examples of Urgent Conditions:

	Severe pain (chest, abdomen, head, or ear), especially with fever
	Asthma (when not responding to usual medication)
	Urinary infection
	Possible fracture or dislocation
	Laceration (a cut requiring stitches)
	Major bee sting reaction – hives, wheezing, or swelling (e.g. whole arm or leg swells)

What To Do:

	As soon as you arrive, indicate why you think it’s urgent
	State the main problem first
	Report any past experience with the problem
	Bring any medications you have taken for the problem

Urgent care when the health service is closed may be obtained at:

Family Medicine of Winona Clinic (507)454-5050

Winona Clinic, LTD (507)454-3680

Community Memorial Hospital (507)454-3650

All of the information on this page is for the 2006-2007 school year.

Last Modified July 17, 2006