The Acute Care Clinic provides initial care for injuries, acute illnesses, and acute asthma attack episodes. When circumstances permit, patients are encouraged to use the Acute Care Clinic before going to the emergency room or urgent care facility. An ambulance will be called from the Acute Care Clinic in cases of extreme emergency. The Acute Care Clinic also performs minor surgeries, such as, cyst removal, mole removal, and ingrown toenail care.
Appointments are necessary for minor surgeries.
If a student has a broken bone, the student is referred to an orthopedic surgeon for casting. The Acute Care Clinic refers patients to orthopedic surgeons, area hospitals, or other specialty health care facilities when necessary. No appointment is needed to use the Acute Care Clinic. For the students' convenience, crutches, braces, splints, and canes can be purchased from the clinic for a nominal charge.