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SWO Medical Info

In Case Of Emergency

  • Life-Threatening Emergency – In a life-threatening emergency, always dial 911 and alert a Snowbird staff member.
  • Non-Life-Threatening Medical Event – In the event of a non life-threatening injury or illness that requires a staff member’s assistance, please call the SWO medical line at (828)-351-6971, to get in touch with a First Aid/CPR certified staff member. (A registered nurse is available for various summer camp weeks) *This number is to be used for medical events only.
  • SWO Medical Station – The Medical Station is located in the Coop Lounge.

While at SWO, groups are encouraged to bring their own first aid kits to treat minor injuries. To obtain medication or supplies to redress an injury, directions to two local pharmacies are listed below. Due to the nature of attending an outdoor camp, group leaders are also encouraged to monitor their students’ food and water intake to make sure that students feel their best while attending a SWO event.

Medical Providers We Recommend

Erlanger Express Care – Andrews, NC

  • Address: 2751 Business 19 Andrews, NC 28901
  • Phone: 828-321-4510
  • Hours: Mon-Fri. 8am-6pm. Sat-Sun. 8am-5pm.

Directions from Main Campus:

  • Exit SWO property using the bottom entrance. (Minnow Farm Rd.)
  • In 0.4 miles turn right on Pisgah Rd.
  • In 0.9 miles turn right onto Bus US-19.
  • In 0.6 miles the destination is on your left.

Directions from North Campus:

  • Exit North Campus and turn left onto Beaver Creek Rd.
  • In 300ft turn left onto US-19N
  • In 1.8 miles turn right onto Stewart Rd.
  • In 600ft turn left onto Bus US-19.
  • In 800ft the destination is on your left.

Urgent Care Center By Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital – Murphy, NC

  • Address: 183 Ledford St. Murphy, NC 28906
  • Phone: (828) 837-4712.
  • Fax: (828) 837-4808
  • Hours: Mon-Sat. 8am-7pm. Sun. 10am-6pm

Directions from Main Campus:

  • Exit SWO property using the bottom entrance. (Minnow Farm Rd.)
  • In 0.4 miles turn right onto Pisgah Rd.
  • In 0.9 miles turn left onto Junaluska Rd.
  • In 300ft take a slight left turn onto Bus US-19.
  • In 0.6 miles turn right onto Robbinsville Rd.
  • In 0.4 miles turn left on US-19S.
  • In 15 miles turn right onto Ledford St.
  • In 200ft turn right.
  • In 150ft the destination is on your right. (Log cabin style building)

Directions from North Campus:

  • Exit North Campus and turn left onto Beaver Creek Rd.
  • In 300ft turn right onto US-19S.
  • In 15 miles turn right onto Ledford St.
  • In 200ft turn right.
  • In 150ft the destination is on your right. (Log cabin style building)

Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital – Murphy, NC

  • Address: 3990 E U.S. Highway 64 Alt. Murphy, NC 28906
  • Phone: (828) 837-8161
  • Fax: (828) 835-7512
  • Hours: Open 24/7

Directions from Main Campus:

  • Exit SWO property using the bottom entrance. (Minnow Farm Rd.)
  • In 0.4 miles turn right onto Pisgah Rd.
  • In 0.9 miles turn left onto Junaluska Rd.
  • In 300ft take a slight left turn onto Bus US-19.
  • In 0.6 miles turn right onto Robbinsville Rd.
  • In 0.4 miles turn left on US-19S.
  • In 6.7 miles turn left onto NC-141
  • In 8.1 miles turn right onto E US Highway 64 Alt.
  • In 600ft turn left.
  • In 100ft turn right.
  • In 90ft keep left.
  • In 60ft arrive at destination. *Look for Emergency Room entrance.

Directions from North Campus:

  • Exit North Campus and turn left onto Beaver Creek Rd.
  • In 300ft turn right onto US-19S.
  • In 6.1 miles turn left on NC-141.
  • In 8.1 miles turn left onto E US Highway 64 Alt.
  • In 600ft turn left.
  • In 100ft turn right.
  • In 90ft keep left.
  • In 60ft arrive at destination. *Look for Emergency Room entrance.

Local Pharmacies

Walgreens

  • Address: 286 Main Street Andrews, NC 28901
  • Phone: 828-321-5801
  • Store Hours: Mon-Fri. 8am-8pm. Sat. 8am-6pm. Sun. 10am-6pm.
  • Pharmacy Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-6pm.

Turner’s Pharmacy

  • Address: 451 Main Street Andrews, NC 28901
  • Phone: 828-321-3327
  • Hours: Mon-Tues/Thurs.-Fri. 8:30am-6pm. Wed. 8:30-5:30pm. Sat. 9am-2pm.

Medication Policy

Please read the following information concerning Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters’s (SWO) policy on medication storage and administration.

  • The storage and administration of all non-refrigerated prescription and over-the-counter medications will be the responsibility of church/school group leaders, not SWO employees. All such medication will be stored by group leaders in secure SWO cabin lockers. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to discuss medication needs and health conditions with the student’s group leaders.
  • All prescription medication should be in its original, child-proof container with the original pharmacy label clearly legible. Also include:
    • Number of doses brought to SWO.
    • Instructions for administering, storing, and disposing the medication.
  • All over-the counter medication should be labeled with the following:
    • Student’s first and last name.
    • Expiration date.
    • Number of doses brought to SWO.
    • Instructions for administering, storing, and disposing the medication.
    • Name and contact information of the health care professional who recommended the medication if applicable.
  • For medication requiring an injection, a trained administrator must be present within a student’s group (this may be the student themselves).
  • SWO offers secure storage for refrigerated medication. Please contact riskmanagement@swoutfitters.com a minimum of 2 weeks prior to arrival to receive the appropriate forms. Refrigerated medication must be brought to the SWO main office upon arrival. Participants are responsible for picking up their refrigerated medication when leaving SWO. The medication must be in its original container and appropriately labeled as stated above. *Please note that the role of SWO employees in handling the medication is only to store and retrieve the medication, not to administer.

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