Student Health Services

The Student Health Center provides primary health care and wellness programming to the Medaille Community through a wide variety of services. The goals of the Health Center are to promote a sense of well being, to maintain a healthy campus, to prevent disease and disability, and to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Health Center Location

The Health Center is located in the Student Development area on the second floor of the Kevin I. Sullivan Campus Center in Room C-206.

Hours

• Monday - 10am to 4pm
• Tuesday - 11am to 6pm
• Wednesday - 11am to 6 pm
• Thursday - 10am to 4pm
• Friday -10am to 2pm

The Student Health Center is closed during all official College holidays, and it is open reduced hours during the summer months.

Contact:

Marsha A Glose RN, BSN
Director of Health Services
Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 884-3281 x112
FAX (716) 884-1887
E-mail address: mglose@medaille.edu

Services

• Primary nursing assessment and treatment of illnesses and injuries
• First Aid
• Referrals to local medical facilities and dentists
• Immunizations
• Urine pregnancy tests
• Blood glucose screening
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Medications for self care
• Student health insurance
• Health related publications
• Health counseling
• Health and wellness programming

Students who require care are seen on a walk-in basis, although appointments are recommended for students requiring immunizations.

Sisters Hospital at 2157 Main Street is the closest medical facility and should be utilized in case of emergency.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires all college students born on or after January 1, 1957 to provide proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella. Students who fail to complete this requirement will not be permitted to attend classes if immunization information is not submitted within 30 days of the first day of classes. They will also not be allowed to register for subsequent classes.

The following immunizations are required of every student born on or after January 1, 1957

MEASLES - TWO doses of LIVE measles vaccine administered after 12 months of age, physician documentation of measles disease, or a blood test showing immunity. Immunizations prior to January 1, 1968 must be documented as being a live vaccine in order to be valid

MUMPS - ONE dose of LIVE mumps vaccine administered after 12 months of age, physician documentation of mumps disease, or a blood test showing immunity.

RUBELLA - ONE dose of LIVE rubella vaccine administered after 12 months of age, or a blood test showing immunity.

Measles, mumps, and rubella immunizations are given free of charge for qualified students at the Student Health Center. Please call (716) 884-3281 x112 to arrange an appointment.

IMMUNIZATION RECORD FORM

If you need an immunization record form. Cal ext. 112. Immunization records will be kept on file for ten years and then destroyed. Students may obtain a copy of their immunization record by submitting written request to the Student Development secretary.

TETANUS VACCINATIONS

A recent tetanus vaccination is a requirement of the Veterinary Technician Program and qualified students may receive it at the Student Health Center free of charge as long as vaccine is available. Students should contact the Health Center to schedule an appointment.

FLU VACCINATIONS

Flu vaccinations are available at a one-day clinic sponsored by the Student Health Center during the Fall semester. Some insurances are accepted for payment. For those not accepted, the cost is $15 and required at the time of the clinic. The date and time of the clinic will be posted well in advance.

HEALTH INSURANCE

All students are encouraged to carry adequate illness and accident insurance coverage during their college years. This is necessary to cover hospitalization, ER visits, X-rays and lab tests, doctor visits, prescriptions, and ambulance costs. Resident students and their parents are encouraged to check their policies for coverage while away from home.

Students who need to purchase health insurance can enroll in the plan offered to Medaille students through Niagara National Inc. Brochures explaining the policy can be obtained from the Student Health Center and the Student Affairs Office. Students already enrolled in this plan can visit the claims office website at www.sas-mn.com to download claim forms.