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Restrooms
visitors to
have sufficient Washington, DC does not
insurance for have public restrooms. There
emergency are free bathrooms available in
medical and all visitor’s centers, museums,
dental care, and galleries, and all hotels and
Police car which can be restaurants also have rest rooms,
very expensive but they may only be available
in the States. Even to paying customers.
with medical
cover, you may
have to pay for DIRECTORY
the services, In an Emergency
then make a
Ambulance claim for reim- Police, Fire, Medical
bursement with (all emergencies)
your insurance Tel Call 911,
company when or dial 0 for the operator.
you return home.
Hospitals accept Lost and Stolen
Property
most credit
cards, as do Police Non-Emergency Line
most doctors Tel 311.
Fire engine and dentists.
Should you go Hospitals and
taken by ambulance, however, to a hospital or seek medical Pharmacies
drivers are required to take assistance, be sure to take proof
you to the nearest hospital. of your insurance with you. If Area Hospitals
Tel Call 411 for
If you require a dentist you can you usually take medi cation, it directory assistance.
call the District of Columbia is a good idea to bring a back-
Dental Society, which provides up supply with you and to ask CVS 24-Hour Pharmacy
a free referral service. your doctor to provide a copy 1199 Vermont Ave, NW.
Pharmacists are usually able of the prescription in case of Map 3 B2.
to offer basic medical advice, loss or the need for more. Tel (202) 628-0720.
and there are some pharmacies It is advisable to make sure 6 Dupont Circle, NW.
with clinics attached to treat your personal property is Map 2 F2.
Tel (202) 785-1466.
common illnesses and small insured and to obtain cover 1350 Connecticut Ave, NW.
injuries. Patients are seen by for lost or stolen baggage and Map 3 F3.
nurse practitioners or physician travel documents, as well as trip Tel (202) 223-7252.
assistants. One such clinic is cancellation fees, legal advice, ∑ cvs.com
the CVS Minute Clinic, which and accidental death or injury.
has six locations in DC, and Your insurance company or CVS Minute Clinic
several in the Virginia travel agent should be able to Several locations.
and Maryland suburbs. recommend a suitable policy. ∑ minuteclinic.com
If you need a prescription, DC Dental Society
there are plenty of pharmacies Legal Assistance Tel (202) 367-1163.
in and around the city, some ∑ dcdental.org
staying open 24 hours. CVS Non-US citizens requiring legal George Washington
is the most common chain. assistance should call their University Hospital
embassy (see p207). Embassies (Private.) 900 23rd Street, NW.
will not lend you money but Map 2 E3.
Travel and Health can help with advice on legal
Insurance matters in emergencies. Should Tel (202) 715-4000.
It is strongly recommended to you be arrested for any reason, Georgetown
University Hospital
obtain travel insurance before it is advisable to be cooperative, (Private.) 3800 Reservoir Road, NW.
traveling to the United States. but you have the right to Map 1 B1.
It is particularly important for remain silent. Tel (202) 444-2000.
Medical Referral Services
Tel (202) 342-2400.
Washington Hospital Center
(Private.) 110 Irving Street, NW.
Tel (202) 877-7000.
Logo for CVS pharmacies, a common pharmacy chain in Washington, DC

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