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Student Health Service
The Student Health Center is staffed by two licensed and experienced
registered nurses who work in collaboration with the College physicians
on a consultation and referral basis. The physicians are from Integra
Health Mount Vernon. Student Health Center services include evaluation
and management of acute and chronic illnesses, injury care,
contraceptive counseling and pregnancy testing, maintenance allergy
shots, wellness care, and a number of diagnostic laboratory tests.
Students requiring x-rays will be referred to the local clinic.
Gynecological services are provided on campus by The Emma Goldman Clinic
on a weekly basis. Prescription medications are phoned to the local
pharmacy unless otherwise specified by the student. Crutches and heating
pads are available for loan on a limited basis.
All students are required to have health insurance. This may be through an
existing family policy or through Cornell's accident and sickness
insurance. A photocopy of each student's insurance card must be kept on file at
the Health Center. Filing a claim with Cornell's Student Insurance is
the student's responsibility. Assistance in filing a claim and
information regarding benefits are available at the Health Center and
the Dean of Students' Office.
All medical records are maintained in strict confidence and are securely stored. No information is released without the student's written permission.
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