Stanford University – Finding the Care You Need

Symptom	What to do
Non-Urgent Symptoms Minor cuts or burns Sprains Cold, flu or sore throat Annual woman exam Allergies	Make an appointment to be seen at Vaden Health Center by calling: (650) 498-2336, ext. 1.
Urgent Situations (You need help right away) Asthma (which is not responding to usual medication) Fracture or dislocation Laceration requiring stitches Injury with significant pain and swelling	Go to Vaden Health Center, if it's open call: (650) 498-2336. If it's closed: Palo Alto Urgent Care OR Stanford University Medical Center Emergency Department
Life-Threatening Conditions (serious injury or threat to life) Broken bones Shortness of breath Chest pain Uncontrolled bleeding	Call 9-1-1, or use a blue emergency phone You will be taken to the nearest hospital Emergency Department. The Stanford University Medical Center Emergency Department is the nearest one on campus.

Symptom

What to do

Non-Urgent Symptoms

Minor cuts or burns
Sprains
Cold, flu or sore throat
Annual woman exam
Allergies

Make an appointment to be seen at Vaden Health Center by calling:
(650) 498-2336, ext. 1.

Urgent Situations (You need help right away)

Asthma (which is not responding to usual medication)
Fracture or dislocation
Laceration requiring stitches
Injury with significant pain and swelling

Go to Vaden Health Center,
if it's open call: (650) 498-2336.

If it's closed:

Palo Alto Urgent Care
OR
Stanford University Medical Center Emergency Department

Life-Threatening Conditions (serious injury or threat to life)

Broken bones
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Uncontrolled bleeding

Call 9-1-1, or use a blue emergency phone

You will be taken to the nearest hospital Emergency Department. The Stanford University Medical Center Emergency Department is the nearest one on campus.