The general emergency number is 112; call it for any emergency situation. Coins are not needed to make this call on pay phones. If you summon an ambulance, specify whether the situation seems life-threatening so medical attendants can prepare for immediate treatment in the ambulance.

Töölön Sairaala is about 2 km (1 mi) from the city center, with a 24-hour emergency room and first-aid service. Mehiläinen is a private health-care chain that offers 24-hour service in the Helsinki area. You can call their number or get a walk-in appointment at their medical center on Runeberginkatu. The company also has medical centers in Turku and Kuopio.

Emergency Services

General Emergency (112). Police (Central precinct:, Pieni Roobertinkatu 1-3. 1022; 1891 for central precinct).

Doctors & Dentists

Doctor and Dentist Referrals (09/10023). Mehiläinen (Runeberginkatu 47A, 2nd fl. 010/414-4444).

Hospitals

Meilahden Sairaala (Haartmaninkatu 4, Meilahti. 09/4711). Töölön Sairaala (Töölönk. 40, Töölö. 09/4711).

24-Hour Pharmacies

Yliopiston Apteekki (Mannerheim. 96, Töölö. 0203/20200).