Health Services
PRIMARY CARE:
The Hofstra University Wellness Center focuses on providing holistic oriented health care. This would include initial diagnosis and treatment of injuries and/or illnesses, and appropriate follow-up for most short-term illnesses. Our providers are experienced in treating common medical problems seen on college campuses and are advocates of a wellness approach to health care, which empowers patients to become partners in managing their health needs, through education and knowledge.
SPECIALTY CARE:
On-site specialty care includes immunization services, an allergy clinic, and women’s health services.
PHYSICIAN HOURS:
In addition to Nurse Practitioners and other health care providers, physicians are available on an appointment basis. Evening appointment hours are also available.
IMMUNIZATIONS:
Preventative immunizations services are available including measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, Meningococcal vaccine, tetanus and tuberculosis screening on a reasonable priced fee for service basis. To attend a college in New York, every student born after January 1, 1957, who is taking 6 or more credit hours, must show proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (German Measles).
Acceptable forms of proof:
- An official school, state, country or national immunization record verifying 2 MMRs.
- A blood test showing immunity to those diseases, with a titer clearly stated.
- A written history, health care provider signed with documentation of 2 MMRs.
- A written history, health care provider signed documenting having had the disease.
In the event that you are not immune, or have not been immunized according the New York State requirements, you must be vaccinated so that you can attend classes and receive your grades. New York State also requires that you receive information concerning meningococcal meningitis disease and the available vaccine. The University is required to document that you have received this information and have either had the vaccine or decline the vaccine.
WOMEN'S HEALTH:
Gynecological care is available by appointment. Services include assessment and treatment of infectious illnesses, and annual examinations. These services are available at no additional cost to eligible students, with the exception of laboratory fees, prescription contraceptives and pregnancy testing.
LABORATORY TESTING:
Most laboratory testing is referred out. The cost of such testing is the responsibility of the student.
DISPENSARY SERVICES:
Pharmaceutical services are available and include over the counter medications as well as an appropriate range of prescription drugs.
REFERRALS:
The Hofstra University Wellness Center staff can and will make appropriate referrals to a specialist (e.g. orthopedist, dermatologist, neurologist, etc.) using an extensive well-established network of community providers, including local hospitals.
ALLERGY SERUM ADMINISTRATION:
Students may have their serum administered by the Wellness Center staff.