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The odds are good that at some point during the year you will feel REALLY sick over the weekend or at night when the Macalester Health & Wellness Center is closed. Who can you call to get some advice and help you determine if you need to be seen by a doctor? Where can you go to be seen outside of an emergency room? Where is an emergency room?
[For mental health emergency resources, see After Hours Mental Health Emergencies.]
First determine - "how urgent is it?" Most of the time, symptoms indicate that you can probably wait until a provider is open or go to urgent care and you will not need to go to the ER. While the ER is THE place to go for life-threatening emergencies or middle of the night urgent situations, students are encouraged to consider other options first. A visit to an ER for non-urgent situations can translate into many hours in the waiting room and hundreds of dollars.
Note: If you have through Macalester, you are eligible to call their at 1-800-556-1555. It is staffed by registered nurses who will be able to provide information and recommend general options. This is a national center - they will not be familiar with local resources.
Urgent Conditions:Urgent care facilities are to be utilized when Macalester Health & Wellness Center is closed and you believe the medical condition is severe enough that it cannot wait until our clinic opens again.
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)
- Severe diarrhea and vomiting - dehydration
- Fever of 103F+ sustained
You should call ahead to clarify that your insurance will be accepted and, particularly in the case of influenza symptoms or other communicable disease concerns, if they have special instructions.
2155 Ford Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55116
651.696.5070
Hours: M-F 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed holidays
The clinic is located in the Highland Village area south of campus (about 2 miles).
Directions via Google maps
Aspen Care Clinic
1020 Bandana Blvd.
St. Paul, MN
651-641-7000 (Clinic)
Hours: M-F 8-5pm,
Urgent Care 651-641-7021
Hours: M-F 5-10pm Sat., Sun., holidays 9am-5pm
Directions via Google maps
Roseville Now Care (Walk-in, first come first served basis only)
1955 West County Road B2 at Prior Avenue
Roseville, MN
651-635-0054
Hours: M-F 8am-9pm Sat. and Sun. 9-5
Directions via Google maps
Somewhat more limited in services (reproductive health only) but just up Snelling Avenue about 2/3 mile is
Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
651.645.0478
Emergency Contraception Resources press #1
Hours: M&W 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
T&Th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Fri, Sun
Directions via Google maps
Further away is a Minute Clinic, about a 15-20 minute drive by car.
CVS Pharmacy
4241 Johnny Cake Road
Eagan, MN
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The clinic sees common concerns such as sore throats, bladder infections, etc. Check the web page for more details and directions to the site, as well as insurance information.
Directions via Google maps
Local general care physicians
These are the hospitals closest to Macalester - all have emergency rooms:
Regions Hospital - Emergency Room
640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, MN
651-254-5000
For both medical and mental health emergencies
Directions via Google maps
St. Joseph's Hospital
69 West Exchange Street
St. Paul MN 55102
651.232.3000
Directions via Google maps
United Hospital
333 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
651.241.8000
Directions via Google maps
Websites
If you are so inclined, reference some of the self-care provided at a reputable web site such the one at the Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com .
Calling 911
In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911 ! Remember, this is not for sore throats, nausea, light fever - unless you are concerned that it is indicative of a more severe, life-threatening situation. If you call 911 from a cell phone while on campus, be sure to call Security at x6555 as well to let them know so that they can assist the ambulance. There is no charge for the EMT's to come but if you are transported in an ambulance, there is a significant fee that your insurance may/may not cover, depending upon your insurance. But if it is an emergency, call!
Transportation
If you need to get treatment and do not have transportation, contact
your RA/CA, the Hall Director on duty, or Security. Macalester has
taxi cab vouchers that can be given to students for just such urgent
situations. The charge for the cab will then be put on your student
account. Of course, you can always call a cab yourself or take the bus.
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