If this is an emergency on Amherst College Campus:
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ACEMS
ACEMS will respond to all physical and mental health calls (where there is a medical concern). We aim to work with the Amherst community to keep everyone as safe as possible.
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Transport
ACEMS offers transport options to patients of non-life threatening conditions to the Amherst College Health Center. For more serious emergencies, ACEMS requests the Amherst Fire Department to transport patients to the ER of Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.
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ACEMS Family
ACEMS comprises students with interests beyond medicine, including STEM and humanities majors, pre-med and non pre-med students, as well as athletes and non-athletes. Through mentorship and bonding activities, ACEMS serves as a second family for our members.
Join Us!
ACEMS welcomes students of all backgrounds to apply. Applications for our EMT certification course open in the beginning of the fall semester. If you are a licensed EMT and would like to join, please email us at acems@amherst.edu.
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Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to our Detailed FAQ page or email us directly at acems@amherst.edu. Our campus office is located in Suite 101 of Residence Hall A.
FAQ PageEmergency Numbers
To Request Help for a Medical Emergency on the Amherst College Campus
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From a cell phone: 413-542-2111
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From a campus land line: only dial 2111
To Request Help for a Medical Emergency NOT on the Amherst College Campus
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Dial 911 from any phone