Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
Rowan University EMS is a student-run organization chartered under the Student Government Association, providing emergency medical response 24/7 to the Rowan University campus and surrounding community. Rowan University EMS has been providing emergency services since 1978 and is one of the longest serving collegiate EMS squads in New Jersey. We operate three NJ licensed BLS ambulances, three first responder vehicles, and two bicycle response teams as well as two off road vehicles staffed by approximately 80 members.
Rowan EMS offers FREE non-urgent transportation services.
For a list of full services offered by Rowan EMS, please check here.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the "Join Us" page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are warning signs of an emergency?
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Breathing Problems
- Change in mental status (confusion, unusual behavior, difficulty arousing)
- Chest Pain
- Choking
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Fainting or loss of consciousness
- Feelings of suicide or murder
- Head or spine injury
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Sudden traumatic injury due to motor vehicle accident, burns, smoke inhalation or near drowning
- Sudden severe pain, sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
- Swallowing a poisonous substance
- Severe abdominal pain or pressure
How do I call for an ambulance in an emergency?
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or, if you are on campus, call Public Safety at 856-256-4911. Be sure to state the type of emergency and include your specific location, including building and room number, street, landmark, etc. to ensure that you are quickly located.
What hospital will I be taken to?
Hospitals are decided based on patient's condition and existing medical issues. We generally transport to the closest appropriate facility. Out primary hospital is Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill. We also transport patients to Jefferson in Washington Township and Inspira Medical Center in Elmer. All trauma patients are transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
Can I request a specific hospital?
You may request a specific hospital if it is one of our primary destinations. If you have an existing medical condition that requires specialized treatment, we may be able to transport to a facility that is no more than 40 minutes away. This is dependent on patient condition at the time of transport.
Will the ambulance take me to urgent care?
No. Ambulances are prohibited, by state regulations, from transporting patients to facilities other than a hospital. You can request transport to the closest urgent care by calling 856-256-4922.
Will I be charged a fee for services provided by Rowan EMS?
No. Emergency and non-emergency transport services are provided free-of-charge. As a student service, our operating budget is provided by Student Government Association (SGA) and Wellness Center funding.
How do I get to a doctor's appointment off campus if I do not have a car?
RUEMS provides non-emergenct transportation to students for off-campus medical appointments at no cost. Click HERE to schedule an appointment.
