Health Services

About Health Services

Each campus has a Health Services Office staffed by registered nurses who work under the direction of a consulting physician. The college embraces a philosophy of preventative health practices as a sound approach for the campus community.  Specific services offered include the following:

• emergency first aid and referral for injuries
• treatment and referral for acute illnesses
• personal health counseling
• referrals to community services and agencies
• accident and health insurance information
• preventative health care brochures and information
• immunization information, certification, and free clinics
• special parking requests
• medical clearance for students in health careers programs

Health Education Programs and Services

• smoking cessation
• drug and alcohol education
• eating disorders
• blood pressure screening
• health fairs
• Information and referrals for matters relating to sexual health, birth control, pregnancy, and other reproductive health decisions, including information and referrals to providers of prenatal care and medication abortion, as required by NYS Education Law § 6438-b

For a listing of upcoming programs, visit the Calendar of Events.

The County of Suffolk, its officers, agents and employees assume no liability, expressed or implied, for the result of sickness or accidents involving personal injury to any student, whether in connection with the College instructional program wherever conducted or incidental to other activities on college properties or elsewhere. Filing of an application carries with it approval and consent with respect to the College policy governing accidents or illness as herein set forth.