About Us

What Do We Do?

• Diagnosis and treatment of common medical illnesses including colds, sore throats, ear aches, stomach upsets, sprained ankles and urinary complaints.
• Care of students with more chronic medical problems such as asthma, diabetes mellitus.
• Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
• Referrals to specialists and/or hospitals as needed. (Students are responsible for charges incurred.)
• Laboratory facilities are available to obtain routine samples which are sent to an outside laboratory for processing. (Students are responsible for charges incurred.)
• Injections are given by a nurse. They include vaccinations, Depo-Provera shots and other medications.
• Sexual Health. Services include STI testing and treatment, treatment of vaginal infections, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and provision of contraceptive counseling and methods. Call the SHS at 753-4811 for more specific information.
• Medications. A limited number of medications are carried by the Student Health Service.
• Insurance. Students are encouraged to carry a comprehensive insurance plan. The Student Health fee is NOT insurance. The fee supports direct health care services on campus and health education efforts.
• Medical Excuses. Excuses are not provided for class absences due to short-term illnesses. Responsibility for class attendance and for completion of assignments rests primarily with the student. Documentation can be provided for extended illnesses.
• Health Education. Education materials and programs are available to students about current health issues, prevention of disease and illness, and promotion of health and wellness

Mission

• to provide accessible, high quality, health care to all SUNY Cortland students so that they may participate successfully in the academic and extra-curricular programs of their choice;
• to educate students about health and wellness and to promote healthy lifestyles, thereby enhancing the learning environment;
• to provide medical expertise that supports the learning mission of the campus community and health in its broadest sense.