Health Services
The Office of Health Services (OHS) educates students to become preventive health consumers in order to meet today’s health challenges. We are diligent in our quest for quality health care by seeking the best services our community-based organizations offer. Since “prevention is the key to good health or wellness,” the OHS with other collaborations has instituted various preventive health programs that will benefit students on campus such as college-wide health fairs, referrals, and enrollment in NYC Health Insurance Plans. The OHS is dedicated to treating students with respect, integrity, and compassion. First-aid treatment is provided as necessary. Care and counseling are confidential. Medical records are kept in a secured location and students’ files will only be released with written authorization and proper identification.
The OHS ensures that students are in compliance with immunization regulations as stipulated by New York State Public Health Law (PHL2165) for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), and NYS PHL2167 (Meningococcal Meningitis information) and provides advocacy, education, materials, workshops as well as related culturally competent preventive practices to manage, enhance and improve their health to achieve optimal academic and personal success.
New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires students born after January 1, 1957, to submit documentation proving immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. The following constitutes proof of immunity: two doses of Measles and one dose each of Mumps and Rubella or blood titer results showing immunity to each disease. In order to register and remain in classes, students must comply with this law. Students must also submit a Meningococcal Meningitis Response form which acknowledges the mandatory receipt of information regarding Meningococcal disease and vaccination. Vaccination is not required; however, this form must be signed by the student, or parent/guardian if a student is under the age of eighteen and submitted to the Office of Health Services. Students who fail to complete and return this form will not be allowed to register for classes.
Along with having the responsibility of processing immunizations, the Office of Health Services is also actively involved in health initiatives, health and wellness screening, and educational events. Workshops and seminar presentations are held on many timely health issues including Breast Cancer Awareness, Hypertension, Diabetes, Smoking Cessation, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Nutrition, and Mental Health.
Eligibility and Cost
The Office of Health Services is a facility that offers free services and is available to all Medgar Evers College students with a validated I.D. The OHS provides CUNY-sponsored immunization clinics which assist students to comply with NYS Guidelines. Referrals for immunizations and health care are offered, on an individualized basis, when necessary. Information may be faxed between medical providers and the Office of Health Services to document compliance with immunization requirements.
Location and Hours of Operation
The OHS is located in the Student Service building at 1637 Bedford Avenue; Room S-217, Ph: (718) 270-6075. The office operates Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm and modifies schedule according to the college’s calendar with regard to holidays and summer schedule.