Student Health Services & Hours
Office Hours| Physician Hours | Services Available
Student Health Services (SHS) is staffed by nurse practitioners, part-time physicians and secretarial support. Students are assessed and treated for illness and injuries by nurse practitioners with physician consultation and referral when necessary. Women requesting gynecological exams must make an appointment. All other students are seen on a walk-in basis.
Emergencies are seen immediately during our hours of operation. After-hour emergencies or those which cannot be handled at Student Health Services are sent to area hospitals using private transportation or ambulance as necessary.
Administrative Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Medical Staff Hours
- Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Walk-in: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Appointments Only: Monday - Fridays, 12:30 - 4 p.m. Call 215-572-2966 to schedule.
Emergencies Only: Monday - Friday, after 4 p.m.
Physician Hours
Physicians have office hours during the week on a limited basis. If needed, they are available for telephone consultation during our hours of operation.
- Monday: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Summary of Services
- Evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries; such as: Strep Throat, Bronchitis, Ear infections, Skin infections, Migraines, Orthopedic injuries, Urinary tract infection, Gastrointestinal, Seasonal/drug allergy
- Allergy injections (during MD hours only)
- Physical exams and immunizations
- Work or Driver’s License Physicals
- Women’s health care
- Sexual health information and/or counseling; birth control options
- Some Travel Medicines
- Referrals to specialists and campus community resources including Counseling Center Staff and Alcohol and Other Drug Educator/Counselor when necessary
NOTE:
- Student Health Services cannot perform admission physicals. The "Physical" portion of the Health Record must be completed prior to the student's arrival on campus.
- Physicians can have prescriptions filled at Student Health Services. The process is as follows: Student must bring original prescription to Student Health Services and must call the pharmacy as directed by Student Health Services with health insurance information. Student will be notified by Student Health Service staff when prescription arrives. Student will be responsible for copay fees.
- Student Health Services does not provide notes for missed classes.
