What does the Office of Health Services
provide?
Treatment for symptoms of the flu, colds, allergies, GI upset,
minor abrasions and burns. Health counseling is also available,
along with a wide variety of educational pamphlets that provide
basic information on various health topics. The locations of local
pharmacies and health care facilities can be obtained from this
office.
A physician is available to see St. John’s University students
exclusively Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons during the
semester — for illness or injury, not well care.
A registered dietician is also available to advise St. John’s
University students. Please contact the office for more
information.
Do you need an appointment?
Students who wish to see the physician or dietician must schedule
an appointment by calling the Office of Health Services at (718)
990-6360 or coming to the office located on the first floor of
DaSilva Hall in the Residence Village.
No appointment is necessary to receive treatment from the nurses
in the Office of Health Services. Students are seen on a first
come, first served basis, except in the case of an emergency.
Is there a charge?
There is no charge for any care received in the Office of Health
Services. However, if a referral is made to an outside agency, the
student will have to pay a fee to that agency and/or use his/her
health insurance coverage.
What happens in an emergency on
campus?
In an emergency on campus, if you cannot come to the Office of
Health Services, have someone contact the Office of Public Safety,
ext. 6281 or ext. 5252, or the Office of Health Services, ext.
6360. When the office is not open, contact the Office of Public
Safety. They will be able to assist and contact an ambulance as
necessary.
Who can be treated in the Office of Health
Services?
Students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors can all be
treated in the Office of Health Services. However, they must be 18
years of age or older. Any individual has the right to refuse
treatment.
Is treatment in the Office of Health
Services confidential?
Yes. All information contained in documentation such as physicals,
immunization records and medical histories as well as any services
provided are confidential. Information is not given or sent to
anyone unless the office has received your written authorization or
a lawfully issued subpoena.
Does the University offer medical
insurance?
Students not covered under a parent or guardian’s health insurance
have the opportunity to purchase medical insurance at the beginning
of each semester.
Applications are mailed directly to all students enrolled in St.
John’s University.
Applications are also on the insurance company’s Web site: www.universityhealthplans.com
All students living in the residence halls or University housing
and all international students must have health insurance.
Students who have questions about the insurance available
through the University should contact Kerri Scianna at (718)
990-7592 or University Health Plans at 1(800) 437-6448.
Students who are covered under a parent or guardian’s insurance
(including an HMO), are strongly advised to contact their insurance
provider to familiarize themselves with that company’s procedures
for obtaining health care while away from home or in an
emergency
Obtaining Copies of Blank Health
Forms/Completed Health Records
Copies of the required health forms for St. John’s University
students can be obtained here. Click
on “Student Services,” then “Health and Counseling Services,” then
“Health Services Queens,” then “Health Forms.”
Students should make a copy of all completed documentation
before submitting it to the Office of Health Services. Once health
records are submitted to the office, students requiring a copy must
provide written authorization and a $5 fee payable to St. John’s
University for each copy requested. Students must allow adequate
time for their request to be processed.
The Office of Health Services is located on the first floor of
DaSilva Hall in the Residence Village.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(when classes are in session)
Tel (718) 990-6360
Fax (718) 990-2368