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 and your situation.

To Obtain Medical Care:

• Use the Winona Community Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
• Located at 825 Mankato Ave., Winona, MN
• Phone: 507-457-4328

Examples of life-threatening conditions include:

• Difficult 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 Services is open, go there. Call ahead and consult a nurse.

• Student Health Services: 507-457-5160

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 are 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 Student Health Services 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