Medical Assistance

If you happen to get injured after school hours and if it is serious you need to find someone with a cell phone and dial 911. (Ambulance rides are costly, so should only be done in a true emergency)

Outside of UMC Options: Hospitals, Clinics and Medical Emergencies

1. RiverView Hospital : 218-281-9200 - Local Hospital (For emergencies Only)
2. RiverView Clinic: 218-281-9595
3. Altru Clinic: 218-281-9100

There are two ways to see a doctor depending on the situation

1. UMC option

• See Stacey in Heath Services: M-F (8:30 - 4:00 p.m.)

• Make an appointment to visit with the UMC Doctor who is here on Wednesday's. Please make an Appointment with Stacey the nurse, 281-8512

2. Outside of UMC option

• Make an appointment at Altru clinic for things such as illness, colds, birth control pills, acute pain.

•   Make an appointment with RiverView for things such as illness, colds, birth control pills, acute pain.

• Go to Urgent Care at RiverView Hospital (7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. M-F/ 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday) This is a walk in Clinic "you do not need an appointment".

• Go to the Emergency Room at RiverView (After Hours) - emergency situation

Transportation for an emergency:

1. If this is an emergency, dial 9-911 (on campus) or 911 (off campus) and an ambulance will take you to the local hospital - Make sure to contact Rae French in this type of emergency at 218-289-0444
2. If this is not an emergency but it is an injury that happens after hours, contact your RA (Residential Advisor)
3. If this is not an emergency but you need to see a doctor, contact the B.U.S. at 218-281-0700 a day ahead of time. The Cost will be $1.00 for that.
4. If there are questions regarding insurance or translation issues please contact Rae French at 218-289-0444

Medical Insurance

All international students must purchase UMC health insurance. This insurance also covers international student athletes. When you see a doctor for medical reasons make sure to have your "Blue Cross Blue Shield" card. If you do not have this card within the first two weeks of school you need to contact Stacey in Health Services at 218-281-8512.

Pharmacies Available in Crookston

• Hugos: (Walking Distance) - 218-281-3174 (please call for hours)
• Eagle Drug: (Down Town) - 218-281-3700 emergencies (1800-584-7035)
• Thrifty White: (Down Town) - 218-281-2540 (please call for hours)
• The Medicine Shop: (Down Town) - 218-281-7682 emergencies (218-281-7682)

Emergency regarding acts of violence to you or someone you know.

PLEASE LET US KNOW if you, someone you know, or a group within our university community, has experienced discrimination or hostility. We are concerned about incidents based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status and/or sexual orientation.  The University of Minnesota is ready and willing to provide support, and address disrespectful and discrimination within our community. We need to know what happens and how often, so that we can respond and help those who are targeted.  By reporting incidents, you become part of the solution.

We encourage you to report potential crimes directly to the police at 218-289-0565 and not to remove any evidence before reporting a crime. Make sure to also contact the Office of International Programs at 218-289-0444.

Reasons for reporting an incident:

• So you or someone you know can receive support
  
• So any damage to property can be repaired
  
• So we can follow-up with any alleged perpetrators
  
• So we can track campus climate and work towards improving it
  
• So we can try to prevent further acts of bias
  
• Because suffering in silence can be a suffocating experience
  
• If you witness or are a victim of a crime, write down as much information as you can remember. Try to obtain a description of the offenders clothing, age, gender, height, weight, and voice. Also try to describe details such as eye color, hair color, jaw and nose structure and distinguishing characteristics.
  
• Try to obtain a description of any vehicles involved. Note the direction that is taken. Preserve the crime scene. Do not touch any items involved in the incident. Close off the area and don't let anyone in the crime area until the police arrive.

For possible incidents that are not of a criminal nature: Immediately document and report what happened even if the issue seems small or remote. We want to make sure all incidences of feeling uncomfortable are acted upon.