The student Health Center is open to all SUNY Fredonia students. Those who have paid the mandatory health fee are seen at no charge. Students are seen by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Services offered are as follows:
Ambulatory Care
The health center staff is available to assist students with any illness, injury, or health concern. If a student is ill or simply has a question regarding a health matter, they should seek advice and treatment at the health center.
Laboratory
There is a small laboratory located within the health center. A CBC (complete blood count), throat culture and urinalysis can be done in the college lab. Testing for mononucleosis is also available.
Pharmacy
The on-site pharmacy stocks several common over the counter medications. A limited number of prescription medications, such as penicillin, are also available. These may be dispensed by the medical providers if needed. Prescriptions for other medications may be written at the discretion of the medical provider.
Health Education
The health center has educational materials including pamphlets on many health-related topics. Educational programs on wellness and other pertinent health issues are offered on campus.
Immunizations and allergy shots
The campus health center does administer some vaccinations. Vaccinations for hepatitis B, meningitis and influenza are available. Fees are charged for these vaccines and may vary each year.
Allergy injections are administered to students on a limited basis. The health center staff will administer allergy injections only if the student has reached a stable, maintenance dosage. For example, the student receives the same dose each week or month. The student must provide their own serum and specific orders from the prescribing allergist. Allergy injections that are on a "build up" phase cannot be given. The health center does charge a small fee for this service. The health center staff can assist with making arrangements for the students to receive build up allergy injections at a local physician's office if requested.
Contact the Health Center at 673-3131 for any questions or for further information on this policy.
Preventive Health
Physicals for sports, volunteer and international travel are performed through the health center at no additional cost to the student. Sports physicals are performed for all athletic teams competing for SUNY Fredonia. The student must have an initial complete physical from his/her primary care physician or pediatrician on file in the Health Center.
Self-Care Center (see self-care center link)
A self-care area is located in the lobby of the health center. A student may fill out a simple card and take a self-car packet without waiting to see a nurse or a provider. Self-care packets are available for:
- Common Cold Pack (Multi-symptom, Coradin Forte, and cough drops)
- Wound Care Pack (Bandaids and Bacitracin Ointment)
- Ibuprofen Pain Relief Pack (Ibuprofen)
- Acetominophen Pain Relief Pack (Generic for Tylenol)
Confidentiality
With the exception of emergency situations in which a student is unable to assume responsibility, all medical information is confidential in accordance with The State University of New York at Fredonia Notice of Privacy Practices. The LoGrasso Hall Health Center will not share information concerning the health of a student without the student's explicit and informed written authorization. Notification of parents, College faculty , and administrators is considered the student's responsibility.