Urgent Care and Emergency Resources

DeWeese Health Center does not provide emergency care. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Examples of 911 Medical Emergencies are:

Severe difficulty breathing
Not breathing
Severe choking (e.g. can't talk)
Bluish lips and difficulty breathing
Seizures or convulsions
Head trauma or other serious trauma
Uncontrollable bleeding
Chest pain
Drug or alcohol overdose
Change in mental status; suicidal behavior

Also Call 911 when:

Witnessing a crime in progress
A violent crime has been committed
There is a fire - first evacuate the building then call 911
There is a physical or sexual assault
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:

Your exact location (room, floor, building)
Type of emergency
Your name
The telephone number you are calling from
Give details of emergency as requested and follow the instructions of the 911 operators

local Urgent Care Clinics and Emergency department Locations

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988.