At the park Nurse's stations, what do you know about services, there?

[Bete]

If this has been done before I would love a link to it.

On my next trip I have a few people that are very needy and I'm sure I'll be using some services of the nurse's station. I have called special needs guest services to find out about our specific needs. I'm sure many of us don't have a clue about how wonderful these nurse's stations are. I would love to hear from everyone on how you used them. I'll start it off.

My husband is diabetic. His shot medicine (can be insulin or byetta) needs to be refrigerated and this service is provided for at the nurse's station. Also, a friend coming with us has used medical oxygen in the past and the nurse's station will provide you with oxygen in an emergency situation. Keep in mind, an emergency situation for oxygen would be followed by a call for an ambulance. This is what I learned so far. So, what about your circumstances?

 

[welovedisneyx4]

We were at DW in April. DS is a Type 1 diabetic and even though he is on the pump, we took his insulin and supplies w/ us in case we had to change his pump/site for some reason. The staff in the first aid were all very nice. Sometimes, the same person we had already seen at one park would be at the next park we went to and they would remember us. They not only kept the insulin refridgerated, but we were also able to leave a bag w/ his supplies.

We would just drop it off in the morning and pick it up on the way out. They are opened late, but we always checked the closing times b/c we were in the parks very late several nights. They were always opened when we were ready to leave, we didn't have to make any special trips to pick it up before we left.

The one at the Studios is most convienent as far as location goes, but the others aren't bad.

Luckily, we never had to use the insulin or supplies, but it was so nice knowing it was there and that there would be a clean place to change his site if we had needed to.

 

[pudge the fish]

the first aid stations are FANTASTIC!

I can get a powerade there if my sugar drops fast and i can sip it and wait in AC for things to get back to normal. of course this is if I am close to a First aid place but I have had issues where I drop fast, do sugar and then get jitters so we head to FA to rest a bit and make sure all is ok and I get stable again.

There was a time when I had to test in a very clean place- Dr's told me not to test in public and wash my hands in a good enviroment-something to do with you stick a needle in your finger and then run around Disney with an open wound (even if it is a tiny pinstick) and you touch a rail, ride, something in a store and germs get in-not good for me at that time.
well i hit the first aid stations every 3 hours- we were there for 4 days that time- i got to know everyone quite well

They are awesome for bandaids and minor scrapes and cuts.
Ice packs for problems etc..

They have tylenol & such for headaches and benedryl for bee stings

all in all I think WDW has the best First aid stations , they are helpful, polite and friendly.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I took my dd into the FA at MK one year because of a sore throat. They called the Urgent care (or whatever they call it there) and the van came and took dd and husband right from MK to the clinic, stopped at a pharmacy and then dropped them off at our resort (CBR). Other dd and I were able to stay at MK a few more hours (it was my B-day) and then we met them back at the resort. The van will also pick you up at your resort.

 

[christymarie]

This doesn't have to do with medications or illness but we have two DS with Autism. We were able to use the first aid centers for cooling off, resting, and changing pull-ups. We used bathrooms as well for changes but we found the first aid centers had a lot more room, were much more sanitary, and much cooler, lol. The people who staff them were soooo helpful and seemed to enjoy having company, even my very active 6yo. I was having trouble with my feet swelling the first day in the park (I think because of the long ride down to Florida from Chicago) and they were very nice about letting me put my feet up and resting for a while.

I keep a notebook in our backpack that has the location of every first aid center in the parks. It's very helpful!

 

[SueM in MN]

We have used First Aid for the bathrooms because DD needs the Companion Restrooms in the parks and they are often too busy for us to use. First Aid has Companion Restrooms that are not often in use, so even though it is inconvenient to have only one restroom we can use in the park, it often works better for us to go there.

We have also used the cots in First Aid for DD to lie down after having a seizure, after getting too warm and just to do her range of motion and stretching exercises.
This is a picture of a First Aid in the Studio:

and the room at the Studio First Aid with a higher cot for changing diapers, etc.

All the other parks have similar rooms for First Aid. The locations of First Aid are marked on the park maps with a white cross on an aqua blue square.

People can store medication or equipment at First Aid for use later. Some people do choose to store insulin there, but many do not because it can be quite a distance to walk back when you need it.

 

[michelle9343]

I use the first aid stations on a regular basis to change my 11 yrs old DD diapers and to give her a rest time out of the sun They have always been extremely helpful and nice to us.
I have also used them to get tylenol and such for different family members over the years.
They have been a godsend to me becuase now that my DD is a big girl the companion restroom can be difficult and many times I have had to wait for a very long time to get in one.

 

[shoes99]

A little off topic, but we need to know if there is a First Aid station at Downtown disney. We will be travelling on an early morning flight, and stopping at DTD first. Dear Sis needs to prime or infiltrate her feeding tube and needs a sterile enviornment to do this.

 

[SueM in MN]

A little off topic, but we need to know if there is a First Aid station at Downtown disney. We will be travelling on an early morning flight, and stopping at DTD first. Dear Sis needs to prime or infiltrate her feeding tube and needs a sterile enviornment to do this.

There is not a First Aid station at DTD that I have ever heard of.

 

[shoes99]

There is not a First Aid station at DTD that I have ever heard of.

Thanks Sue. I looked on the DTD map in wdwinfo and couldn't find any.

 

[MarieS]

We have used the first aid stations for both of my DS who use wheelchairs. They can lay down on cots and take a break in the AC. I can also take care of their personal care needs. For my oldest, I do his tube feedings at first aid. It takes an hour and they will let me borrow an IV pole to hang it. My youngest Ds also needs the calm and quiet that you find at the first aid station.

First aid stations really make a difference in our trips. Without it, we would spend less time in the parks and more time going back and forth from our resort.