Oops! Did you sprain your ankle tripping over your belongings in your new dorm room? Are you keeping up at night thinking about the infamous “Freshman 15”? Is it finally time to quit smoking college? Worried you might have the flu? Welcome to Cornell University.
The next four years will be, for the most part, an exciting and rewarding experience, but what you’re probably wondering right now is where you can get a refill on your allergy medication.
Before you panic, here’s a quick rundown of the health and psychological services available at Cornell University so you know where to turn when those late-night pizza meals start to take their toll on your body, and that there are plenty of resources out there to help you when the stresses and pressures of being a college student start to get out of hand.
Cornell’s one-stop shop for health issues is Cornell University Health Services. Located in Ho Plaza, Cornell Health Services is a primary care provider that offers medical services to all enrolled students and other members of the Cornell community. Current construction work will continue through next year, doubling the size of the facility.
Cornell Health offers a variety of services, from allergy treatments and vaccinations to general medical care.
The Health Care Center also provides information and listings of Ithaca-area physicians, including dentists and optometrists. Cornell Health can perform most x-rays and lab tests prescribed by doctors during your appointment. There is a newly renovated pharmacy in the building, so you can pick up your prescriptions on campus.
Cornell Health provides primary care services to all Cornell athletes through its Sports Medicine Program. Cornell Health also provides physical therapy services to members of the entire Cornell community.
Additionally, Cornell Health offers many services to address sexual health needs, programs to help smokers quit, and a wide range of counseling and support services.
