Health Emergencies
What to Do
Dial 215-572-2999 (x2999 from campus phone)
Public Safety should be contacted for all emergencies at ext. 2999 or by cell phone at 215-572-2999.In addition to responding to the emergency.
The closest hospitals are @40.1191301,-75.1569465,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c6b050928f1a63:0x5155e1feb462b3fd!2m2!1d-75.119953!2d40.119136" target="_blank">Abington Hospital and @40.0789291,-75.2484295,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c6b97b36acddd7:0x1c8fac799469d4b9!2m2!1d-75.211436!2d40.078935" target="_blank">Chestnut Hill Hospital.
If someone is in need of medical attention
- Remain calm.
- Call Public Safety at x2999 from any University phone, 215-572-2999 from a cell phone or pick up any campus Emergency Phone. For off-campus medical emergencies, call 911.
- Public Safety will respond to a situation in which any staff member, student, or visitor of the University requires emergency medical assistance.
- Unless it is unsafe to do so, remain on the scene until Public Safety arrives.
- Do not move the injured person unless there is danger of further harm.
- Keep the injured person warm.
- Do not exceed your training or knowledge when attempting to render first aid.