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    Vaccines and Medecines in San Francisco

    Guides: San Francisco > Health / Vaccines and Medecines
    2/01/2009

    To see a doctor in an emergency, you can go to the emergency room at the hospital and they will assess how serious your injury or illness is and admit you as time allows. In case of a true emergency, call 911 and an ambulance and paramedics will arrive as soon as possible to take care of the injured person and transport them to the nearest hospital. If your injury is serious, but does not require immediate attention, it may take a while to be admitted. If you have a doctor you see regularly you might be able to be seen on short notice. Always have you insurance card with you to help with the paperwork.

    San Francisco City Hospitals:

    California Pacific Medical Center
    3700 California St.
    San Francisco, CA 94118
    415-600-6000

    Chinese Hospital
    845 Jackson St.
    San Francisco, CA 94133
    415-982-2400

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
    2425 Geary Blvd.
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    415-202-2000

    Laguna Honda Hospital
    375 Laguna Honda Blvd.
    San Francisco, CA 94116
    415-664-1580

    Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
    900 Hyde St.
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    415-353-6000

    St. Luke's Hospital
    3555 Caesar Chavez St.
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    415-647-8600

    San Francisco General Hospital
    1001 Potrero Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    415-206-8000

    University Of California San Francisco
    Mount Zion Medical Center
    1600 Divisadero St.
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    415-567-6600

    Pharmacy

    Most pharmaceutical drugs are divided into two categories, over the counter and prescription. More drugs are offered as over the counter (like aspirin) then in Europe. One must simply pick them off the shelf and buy with no questions or consultation with either the pharmacist or a doctor. Only prescription drugs require a written note to be faxed from the doctor's office or be brought upon pick-up. A co-pay is usually required with your insurance.

    For a directory of pharmacies: www.superpages.com/yellowpages.

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