If serious injury or illness occurs on campus (breathing problems, chest pain, serious bleeding, loss of consciousness, etc.) immediately call the University Police at (859) 572-7777. Give your name and the campus location of the victim, describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and indicate if an ambulance is needed.

In case of minor injury or illness, first-aid care is administered by medical personnel in University Center, Suite 460.

In case of serious injury or illness, after calling for help, properly trained personnel should quickly perform the following steps:

• Ask the victim, "Are you all right?" and "What is wrong?"
• Ask for permission to help.  (Permission is implied if victim is unconscious).
• Check breathing.
• Keep the victim still and comfortable. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM unless there is an immediate threat to life (i.e., fire, dangerous fumes).
• Control any serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound (use Universal Precautions*).
• Continue to assist and monitor the victim until help arrives.
• Look for emergency medical I.D., question witness(es), and give all information to the paramedics and Public Safety officers.

Drug overdose cases will be handled as medical emergencies.
 
When the Public Safety officer or EMT arrives and takes over care, follow their directions for the safety of all involved.

It is recommended that everyone be trained in first-aid and CPR and that departments have a first-aid kit available. First-aid & CPR training is available through the local American Red Cross (513) 792-4000. For information on items to include in a first-aid kit, you can call to consult with one of our nurses: (859) 578-5660.

*Universal Precautions = the use of protective clothing to protect skin and face from contamination.

**For a listing of Community Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Facilities, please click on the drop down below

NKU Department of Public Safety (24 Hours)

Highland Heights Campus
415 Johns Hill Road
For emergency call 911 or (859) 572-7777
(859) 572-5500 (non-emergency)

Hospital Emergency Facilities (24 Hours)

• St. Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Departments (Northern Kentucky locations and directions)
• The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
• The University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 
• Mercy Hospitals, Cincinnati, OH (Ohio locations and directions)
• TriHealth Hospitals, Cincinnati, OH (Ohio locations and directions)
• Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, OH (Ohio locations and directions)

Community Urgent Care Facilities

• St. Elizabeth Physicians Urgent Care (multiple locations in Northern Kentucky)
• Concentra Urgent Care (multiple locations)
• The Christ Hospital Urgent Care

Convenience Care Clinics

• The Little Clinic at select Kroger locations

Personal/Employer Medical Insurance

If unsure if a particular site or provider is covered on a your insurance plan, it is recommended that you call your insurance program or visit their website to find a local provider that is in your insurance network. This contact information can often be found on the back of your health insurance card.