Occidental College Students: Know When to Seek Emergency Medical Care
Los Angeles, CA – Occidental College students now have clear guidance on identifying medical emergencies requiring immediate attention and a complete list of nearby emergency departments. Published on the college’s website, the updated resource aims to ensure students understand critical health situations and can access appropriate care swiftly.
Navigating healthcare can be daunting, especially for students new to self-reliant living. This facts,provided by the Emmons Wellness center,details symptoms that necessitate a trip to the emergency room-ranging from chest pain and difficulty breathing to severe injuries and sudden changes in mental state-and outlines five local hospitals equipped to handle such crises. Prompt recognition of emergency symptoms and knowing where to go can substantially impact health outcomes and student well-being.
The college advises students to seek emergency care for conditions including, but not limited to: chest pain or breathing difficulties; sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body; slurred speech; fainting or altered mental status; serious burns; head or eye injuries; concussions or confusion; broken bones or dislocations; fever accompanied by a rash; seizures; severe cuts needing stitches; facial lacerations; and severe cold or flu symptoms. Additionally, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy warrants immediate medical evaluation.
Local emergency departments accessible to Occidental College students include:
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital: 1420 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204 (2.7 miles from campus) – (818) 502-1900, open 24/7.
Adventist Health Glendale Emergency Room: 1509 Wilson Terrace,Glendale,CA 91206 (2.1 miles from campus) – (818) 409-8000, open 24/7.
Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center: 1401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (6.9 miles from campus) – (213) 748-2411, open 24/7.
Huntington Hospital Emergency Room: 100 W California blvd, pasadena, CA 91105 (3.3 miles from campus) – (626) 397-5111, open 24/7.
* Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical center: 4867 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (5.0 miles from campus) – (323) 783-4011, open 24/7.
Students can find more information and frequently asked questions regarding medical services on the Emmons Wellness Center website: https://www.oxy.edu/student-life/resources-support/emmons-wellness-center/medical-services/medical-faqs.
