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The Health and Wellness Center

Republic Hall, North Campus
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Phone: (516) 463-6745
Fax: (516) 463-5161

Watch our video below for some services we provide

Summer Hours

During the Summer Break

The Health and Wellness Center will be

OPEN from May 20, 2013 through August 30, 2013

Monday to Thursday 9AM-5PM

Fridays 9AM-3:45PM
In the event of an emergency call Public Safety @ ext 36606 or 516-463-6606

To all Graduates "CONGRATULATIONS"

We also want to welcome our incoming Class of 2017, Post Grads and Transfer students. Please stop by the Health & Wellness Center if you have any health concerns by making an appointment.

To our incoming students;

Make sure you sent us a copy of your Health Record.

Please include the following

Current Physical exam
Immunization record
MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) documentation.
Meningitis Vaccine or Signed Risk & Refusal Form

We will RESUME our normal business Hours on August 31, 2013 as listed below during the academic year.

The Hofstra University Health and Wellness Center is located on the north side of campus in Republic Hall. During the academic year, the Health and Wellness Center is open:

Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

During Holidays or after hours
Contact Public Safety for any emergency
516-463-6606

DAY OF APPOINTMENT
(make sure you have following items):

**Hofstra ID**
Make sure you bring your Health Insurance card at your appointment for any bloodwork that may need to be performed during your visit.
For your convenience we have some prescriptive medications and over the counter medication at a minimal cost to you, which may be purchased by using Cash, Check or Hofstra Dutch Debits.

**Please note we don't accept Credit Cards or ATM/Debit cards**

Health and Wellness Center

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Registered Professional Nurses staff the Hofstra Health and Wellness Center. Appointments may be scheduled by calling the Health and Wellness Center at (516) 463-6745. Some specialty care is also available. A current Hofstra I.D. must be presented at each visit. All medical care provided by our doctor, nurse practitioners and nurses is confidential and information is only released at the written request of the student per visit.

FEELING TIRED- WIPED OUT- CAN"T CONCENTRATE-HARD TIME FALLING ASLEEP Check out WebMD site below for some tips

20 tips for good sleep

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SUN EXPOSURE UVA rays are present throughout the day and cause premature aging of the skin. In addition, UVA rays are responsible for photosensitivity reactions and also contribute to skin cancer. UVB rays are intense from 10 am to 4 pm and are most responsible for sunburn and skin cancer. Serious burns are painful, and the skin may be tender, swollen, and blistered. These sunburns may be accompanied by fever, headache, itching, and malaise. Overexposure to the sun over several years leads to premature aging of the skin, wrinkling, age spots, and an increased risk for skin cancer, including melanoma. Repeated exposure to sunlight can result in pterygium formation, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Increased exposure to UV radiation occurs near the equator, during summer months, at high elevation, and between 10 am and 4 pm. Reflection from the snow, sand, and water increases exposure, a particularly important consideration for beach activities, skiing, swimming, and sailing. In addition, several common medications may cause photosensitivity reactions in travelers

Sunburn Overview [PDF]

New Available Health Care Tools

Click Here for: Health Insurance Tips for 2012 College Grads [PDF]

Health Care

To learn more about this new initiative and the resources available to assist new grads and young adults connect to link below.
Government Press News for New Grads

For Grads and Other Young Adults: New Benefits [PDF]

**The Health and Wellness Center is offering all students the opportunity to be tested for HIV. Please give us a call @ 516-463-6745 and come in and have a health care provider explain all the options for testing that is available to you.**

In order to comply with NYDOH STATE LAW MANDATE, review/open HIV CONSENT FORM below:
HIV CONSENT FORM [PDF]
Click here for Medication list at WC(formulary) and Local Pharmacies
Please view our WC news site for current and future clinics, outreach programs and health knowledge

sharps The Health & Wellness Center will provide a sharps container to any student who needs one for the disposal of their Screening and Prevention devices (i.e. syringes, finger stick apparatus, lancets etc). We will be happy to properly dispose of your used sharps that have been placed in a hard plastic container.

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