In case of acute illness or an emergency accident
For medical emergencies (e.g., loss of consciousness, chest pain, severe abdominal pain, seizure, head injury, serious fall or fractures, excessive bleeding, difficulty breathing, etc.) the victim or a bystander should first contact Campus Safety (901-843-3333) or call 911 emergency response system.
The Student Health Center’s staff will assist with medical emergencies during office hours (Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm). After hours, contact Campus Safety (901-843-3333).
For medical assistance, call the Student Health Center during office hours. After hours, follow this procedure if it is a non-emergency:
Nearby Hospitals:
- Methodist University Hospital Emergency Room
(2.5 miles from campus—view map)
1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
901-726-8623 - Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis Emergency Room (East Memphis)
(8.75 miles from campus—view map)
6019 Walnut Grove, Memphis TN 38120
901-226-5000 - Regional One Health (The Med)
(3.6 miles from campus - view map)
877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
901-545-7100 - Methodist Germantown Hospital (Germantown)
(14 miles from campus - view map)
7691 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38138
901-516-6970 - St. Francis Hospital (Memphis)
(13 miles from campus - view map)
5959 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119
901-765-2180
Nearby Urgent Care Clinicss:
- Methodist Minor Medical Center - Midtown
1803 Union Ave., Suite # 2, Memphis, TN 38104 - view map
901-722-3152
Hours: 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - The Little Clinic (Kroger)
344 Plaza Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 - view map
901-730-4204
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For crisis and suicide prevention counseling
- National Hopeline Network
1-800-784-2433 - Memphis Crisis Center "A lifeline of hope" (local)
901-274-7477 - Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
1 (800) 273 -TALK (8255)