Medical Care

In the United States, 

call 911 

from any phone to report a severe or life-threatening medical emergency.

Emergency rooms are open 24/7 

for severe or life-threatening 

medical emergencies

For Bemidji venues and Buena Vista Ski Area:

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

1300 Anne St NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

For Giants Ridge Recreation Area:

Essentia Health Hospital

5211 Hwy 110

Aurora, MN 55705

When to go to the Emergency Room

• Chest pain or difficulty breathing

• Weakness/numbness on one side

• Slurred speech

• Fainting/change in mental state

• Serious burns

• Head or eye injury

• Concussion/confusion

• Broken bones and dislocated joints

• Fever with a rash

• Seizures

• Severe cuts that may require stitches

• Facial lacerations

• Severe cold or flu symptoms

• When immediate care is needed outside of Urgent Care hours

Urgent care is open 08:00 - 17:00

for non-life threatening 

medical care

This is a walk-in clinic; no appointment is necessary.

Sanford Bemidji Walk-In Clinic

1611 Anne St NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

When to go to Urgent Care

• Fever without a rash

• Vomiting or persistent diarrhea

• Abdominal pain

• Wheezing or shortness of breath

• Dehydration

• Moderate flu-like symptoms

• Sprains and strains

• Small cuts that may require stitches