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ETTERBEEK CAMPUS
Location of the medical office: Building Y, Y2 entrance
A doctor can be found in the Y building on weekdays during the following opening hours "Monday to Thursday from 09.00-12.30 and 13.30-17.00 and on Friday until 17.00" (Vrije Universiteit, 2012).
But to be certain and if you have questions the medical centre can be reached using the following number: +32 (0)2 629.23.00 at the same times as listed above. Additionally you have the possibiility to get an appointment through the online system: www.groepspraktijkvub.be
JETTE CAMPUS
Location of the medical office: Agora building
**Note that all appointments require cash payments**
For more information regarding times, consultations, and specific appointments as well as information on unplanned pregnancies, mental health care, and psychological help CLICK HERE.
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ALSO AMONGST ITS NUMEROUS OTHER USES THE GENERAL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL (UZ on the Jette Campus) IS EQUALLY FUNCTIONING ON WEEKENDS - FOR EMERGENCY CASES: SEE BELOW FOR WEBSITE
The University's Adult and Children Hospital Site (UZ) in English (Jette Campus) :
UZ Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussel
FURTHER MEDICALLY USEFUL SITES
>Medical questions often asked : http://www.vub.ac.be/english/infofor/prospectivestudents/FAQ/medical.html
>An english website providing a list of emergency hospitals and information: http://brussels.angloinfo.com/information/healthcare/emergencies/brussels-ae/
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The security on the campuses are staffed 24 hours a day. The security officers can assist with a number of demands: unlocking rooms/offices or reserved classrooms with respective id, security escort, bank escort, and illness or accident assistance to name a few...
Etterbeek campus
Building F - entrance 4 – level Esplanade (across from the restaurant entrance)Tel. no.: 02/629 21 76 - 2178 - 3013
Fax no.: 02/629 30 41
E-mail: bewaking@vub.ac.be
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On the Etterbeek Campus a 24/7 emergency number is in place. 88 can be dialled from any of the internal (campus) and elevator phones.
Additionally security on duty can be reached by calling 02/629 21 76(the same as the number above).
Jette campus
Student Homes (next door to the Accommodation Service)Tel. no.: 02/477 41 41 (this number puts you through to the security officer on duty, in charge of security on both campuses; the connection can take a few seconds)
Fax no.: 02/477 41 40
E-mail: bewakjet@vub.ac.be
(Vrije Universiteit website, 2012)
For more detailed campus safety and security matters as well as tips CLICK HERE
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KNOW
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Medical Service (Service médical d'urgence / Medische spoeddienst) | 100 |
| Police (Police Fédérale / Federale politie) | 101 |
| Fire Service (Pompiers / Medische spoeddienst) | 100 |
| Pan-European emergency number (calls are free from any mobile cellular of fixed-line telephone) | 112 Website |
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European SOS 112: "The number 112 can be dialled to reach emergency services - medical, fire and police - from anywhere in Europe. This Pan-European emergency number 112 can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. It can be used for any life-threatening situation"(AngloINFO 2000-2012).
European SOS 112: "The number 112 can be dialled to reach emergency services - medical, fire and police - from anywhere in Europe. This Pan-European emergency number 112 can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. It can be used for any life-threatening situation"(AngloINFO 2000-2012).
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Overall the BRUSSELS MUNICIPAL WEBSITE is a good general website for both HEALTH and SAFTEY Information and Contacts in ENGLISH : http://www.brussels.irisnet.be/living-in-brussels/health-and-safety
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