As the spring semester begins, stress levels are high and REM sleep cycles are practically nonexistent. Add that to the fact that there seems to be no time to exercise, it is no surprise that many students are feeling a bit under the weather.
The Brookdale Health Care Center should be your initial stop at the first sign of the sniffles. Located in room 2B of Brookdale Residence Hall, the Health Care Center is reminiscent of a traditional doctor’s office in both its setup–it has an examination room and a waiting room–and its services. Staffed with a full time physician assistant (PA), the Health Center offers a variety of services; strep tests, immunizations, and processing medical forms, to name a few. The Health Center is free of charge to all current undergraduate students of Stern College (including those that do not dorm).
Mary Little, PA, has worked at the Health Center for 15 years. Students can expect a caring and safe experience at the Health Center while they are being helped. Students who are insured under insurance through Yeshiva University, Aetna, should be aware that any question regarding insurance coverage or payments should be addressed to Brian Kirkpatrich, whose contact information is provided below. Students can obtain prescriptions as well as referrals to specialists under their health insurance, if needed. The Health Center also staffs a doctor who is available on certain days (please consult list of times below).
If the Health Center is closed (see box below for office hours), students can contact their RA or security guard on duty to speak with the GA, who can arrange to have an over the phone consultation with a doctor on call. However, this free service cannot provide students with prescriptions. Students also have the option to visit one the of the local urgent care centers (see list below) to see a physician. There will likely be an associated charge with these services, however. Students should call to see if their insurance is accepted at these locations before visiting as well. If a student prefers to go to the hospital, NYU is near Beren Campus, but a patient must often wait several hours before being helped.
Stern College administration is committed to keeping its students healthy and well diligently provides a variety of affordable options. Students are encouraged to make use of the resources when necessary.
Beren Campus Student Health Center
Brookdale Residence Hall, room 2B
Phone: (212) 340 – 7792
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – noon, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – noon, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Urgent Care Clinics
New York Doctors: 205 Lexington Ave., between 33rd and 32 Street
City MD: 361 3rd Ave., on the corner of 37th Street
Docs: 55 East 34th St., between Park and Madison Avenues
NYU Hospital
560 1st Avenue off of 30th Street
YU Insurance Questions:
Brian Kirkpatrich: (646) 592-4226