In the course of your college career, you may find yourself in a situation where someone’s health is in danger. In the case of a serious emergency, you may contact Medical Services and/or the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, which are open and prepared to assist you at all times.
Life-Threatening Situations
In the case of a serious, life-threatening situation, you should call upon the emergency support team and ambulance services immediately.
- If on-campus: call 314-935-5555 or use one of the blue emergency lights.
- If off-campus: call 911.
Explain your exact location and describe what is wrong. Emergency help will arrive, evaluate the problem and assist with transport to the nearest and most appropriate medical facility.
Examples of life-threatening situations are:
- Chest Pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Major injury
- Unconsciousness
- Unresponsiveness
- Seizures
- Threatened or attempted suicide
Urgent Situations
Urgent, non-crisis situations that require medical evaluation as soon as possible could include:
- Significant pain (abdominal, head, neck, ear, chest, with fever)
- Breathing problems such as asthma that is not responding to routine medications
- Pain or difficulty urinating
- Injury to extremity
- Lacerations
- Allergic reactions to food, substances, bee stings, etc.
- Sexual assault
These problems should typically be seen the same day during our open hours. When Habif Health and Wellness Center is open, you may call or walk in and request to see a physician or nurse for evaluation. When Habif is closed, call 314-935-6666, option 1. A nurse will assist you by phone to direct you to the most appropriate facility for care.
Off-campus facilities
Habif Health and Wellness Center utilizes Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department, which is located on Kingshighway. Call 314-362-5000 to reach the hospital. View Map
Nonurgent Situations
Nonurgent situations and conditions could include:
- Colds and sore throats without difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Minor scrapes and bruises
- Allergy conditions
- Routine care and follow up
In cases such as these, please book online or call ahead to schedule an appointment. 314-935-6666.