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Hospital (both from an upset stomach to
private). Regardless an allergy.
of one’s insurance Those needing dental assis-
situation, hospital tance should check first to see
Fire engine emergency rooms are if their travel insurance covers
required to treat all dental aid; like emergency
patients; however, medical fees, unforeseen
waiting times can dentist visits can break the
reach several hours bank. A less expen sive option
and costs can be for those without coverage is
exorbitant. The to visit a clinic such as the
Massachusetts Tufts University School of
Ambulance General Hospital Dental Medicine where
also maintains an practicing students work.
International Patient
Center for those in Travel Insurance
need of interpret ing
services, as well as Travel insurance is not
dedicated housing compulsory but strongly
and financial recom mended when travel ing
Police car
arrangements. to the U.S. It is important to
Plan in advance: have insurance for emergency
Hospitals and if you take medication, bring med ical and dental care,
Pharmacies
a back-up supply with which can be expensive, even
Forming one of the country’s you. However, if you need in city-owned hospitals and
most renowned medical a prescription dispensed, clinics. Even with coverage
communities, Boston’s there are plenty of pharmacies you may have to pay for
hospitals are primarily (drugstores) in and around the services, then claim
clus tered around the Fenway the city, some staying open reimbursement from your
and near Beacon Hill, with 24 hours a day. Ask your hotel insurance company.
several other facilities dotted for the nearest one. CVS In addition, it is advisable
around the city. Patients come Pharmacy is a pop ular chain to make sure your personal
from all over the world to of drug stores. The larger prop erty is insured and to
seek treatment at legendary pharmacies, such as CVS, obtain coverage for lost or
institut ions like Children’s can also be a helpful resource stolen baggage, travel
Hospital Boston and for those with basic medical documents, and accidental
Massachusetts General questions and concerns, death or injury.
DIRECTORY
Emergencies Consulates United Kingdom 35 White St., Cambridge.
1 Memorial Drive, Tel (617) 876-5519.
American Express Australia Cambridge. (Open 24 hours.)
Tel (212) 758-6510. 150 East 42nd St., 34th Tel (617) 245-4500.
∑ americanexpress.com floor, New York, NY 10017. ∑ gov.uk/government/ Massachusetts
Tel (212) 351-6500. General Hospital
Dental Referrals ∑ australianyc.org world/organisations/ 50 Blossom St.
Tel (800) 342-8747. british-consulate- Map 1 B3.
∑ massdental.org Canada general-boston Tel (617) 726-2000.
3 Copley Place. Map 3 C3.
Medical Referrals Tel (617) 262-3760. ∑ massgeneral.org
Tel (781) 893-4610 or ∑ boston.gc.ca Hospitals and MGH International
Pharmacies
(800) 322-2303. Patient Center
Police, Fire, Medical Ireland Children’s Hospital 55 Fruit St., Blake 180.
(all emergencies) 535 Boylston St. Boston Map 1 B3.
Tel 911 (toll-free). Map 3 C2. 300 Longwood Ave. Tel (617) 726-2787.
Tel (617) 267-9330. ∑ massgeneral.org/
Lost Property ∑ dfa.ie/irish- Tel (617) 355-6000. international
consulate/boston ∑ childrenshospital.org
Police Non- Tufts University
Emergency Line New Zealand CVS Pharmacy School of Dental
Tel Boston 37 Observatory Circle, NW 587 Boylston St. Map 3 C2. Medicine
(617) 343-4200. Washington, DC 20008. Tel (617) 437-8414. 1 Kneeland St. Map 4 F2.
Tel Cambridge Tel (202) 328-4800. (Store and pharmacy Tel (617) 636-6828.
(617) 349-3300. ∑ nzembassy.com open 24 hours.) ∑ dental.tufts.edu

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