- Emergency Situations
If a situation seems life-threatening, or if you need immediate treatment of very serious or critical conditions, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
On campus (Hyde Park), University of Chicago Medicine's Emergency Department is located at:- 5656 South Maryland Avenue
773.702.6250
- 5656 South Maryland Avenue
- Urgent Medical Care
Note: Medical visits are by appointment only.
During business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5 pm): Schedule a same-day appointment online or call 773.834.9355 to speak with a nurse.
After-hours/weekend or when traveling outside Illinois (but within the United States):- Call the Nurse Advice Line (24/7) at 866.243.1242 (free of charge).
- For students on U-SHIP, visit the HealthiestYou website or call 855.866.0895. This service can set up 24/7 telehealth visits free of charge.
- To leave a message or to reach a Student Wellness on-call provider about an urgent medical concern: call 773.834.9355.
- Urgent Mental Health Care
- 24/7 Therapist-On-Call: 773.702.3625
- 24/7 TalkNow through TimelyCare
- Walk-in during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)
Urgent / Convenience Care Clinics
There are several urgent care and convenience care clinics in Hyde Park. Some have evening and weekend availability, with the option to make appointments online, but please visit their websites or call to confirm. These options include:
- UCMC Urgent Care: 47 W Polk Street
- UCMC Urgent Care: 339 E Grand Ave.
- Advocate Clinic at Walgreens: 1554 East 55th Street
Please know that the University does not endorse, nor does it cover the costs of treatment at these external clinics. Services will be charged to you or your personal insurance.
Pharmacies
The following are the nearest pharmacies to the Hyde Park campus. Please check websites or call for pharmacy hours.
- UChicago Medicine Pharmacy in the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
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5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago IL 60637
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- CVS
- 1228 East 53rd Street, IL 60615
- 773.752.1425
- CVS (in Target)
- 1346 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
- 773.947.0438
- Walgreens
- 1554 E. 55th St, Chicago, IL 60637
- 773.667.1177
- Jewel-Osco
- 6014 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
- 773.358.4301
- Walgreens
- 1320 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
- 773.373.6147
If you or somebody you know has been affected by sexual assault, you have resources and support available. You can also visit the Office of the Provost Equal Opportunity Programs website to find more information about getting help.
Not sure where to turn? The Dean-on-Call is the University official responsible for providing referrals, information, and support to students during an emergency. The Dean on-call can be reached by calling the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) at 773.702.8181. Please be prepared to leave a 10-digit call-back number as UCPD will page the Dean-on-Call for you. If you prefer to text the Dean-on-Call directly, utilize the UChicago Safe App to do so. Once you are in the UChicago Safe App, press the UChicago HELP button. Learn more here.
Students, faculty or staff may contact the Dean-on-Call any time there is a concern or emergency in order to get advice and support in managing a situation involving a student.