{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1.1","title":"Health Service","home_page_url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/news\/","feed_url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/wp-json\/feed\/v1\/posts","description":"Vassar College","user_comment":"To add this feed to your JSON feed reader, please copy the following URL \u2014 https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/wp-json\/feed\/v1\/posts \u2014 and add it your reader.","next_url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/wp-json\/feed\/v1\/posts?page=2","language":"en-US","items":[{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=797","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2023\/03\/03\/spring-break-2023\/","title":"Spring Break 2023","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff8ef width: 50%; float: right;\"><strong>Life Threatening Emergencies<\/strong><br>On campus: call <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\"><a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a><\/a><br>Off campus: call 911<br><a href=\"\/health-services\/emergencies\">View more about Emergencies\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are closed over spring break<\/strong> but will be checking phone messages and emails on a regular basis (Monday\u2013Friday) through March 17, 2023, then resuming regular business hours on March 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"tel:+18454375800\"><a href=\"tel:+18454375800\">(845) 437-5800<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you need urgent\/emergent medical care over break:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Medical Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Vassar Hospital <\/strong><br><strong>Emergency Room<\/strong><br><a href=\"tel:+18454548500\"><a href=\"tel:+18454548500\">(845) 454-8500<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital <\/strong><br><strong>Emergency Room<\/strong> <br><a href=\"tel:+18454835000\"><a href=\"tel:+18454835000\">(845) 483-5000<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urgent Care Walk-in Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top cols-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Pulse-MD Urgent Care<\/strong><br>696 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44) (near CVS) <br><a href=\"tel:+18452437100\"><a href=\"tel:+18452437100\">(845) 243-7100<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Nuvance\/Healthquest<\/strong><br>LaGrangeville located on Rt. 55<br><a href=\"tel:+18454854455\"><a href=\"tel:+18454854455\">(845) 485-4455<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>CareMount Medical Walk-In Care<\/strong><br>Poughkeepsie<br><a href=\"tel:+18444846564\"><a href=\"tel:+18444846564\">(844) 484-6564<\/a><\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+18452315300\"><a href=\"tel:+18452315600\">(845) 231-5600<\/a><\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telemedicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students have 24\/7 access to \u201cHealthiestYou\u201d.&nbsp; This gives you remote access to medical and mental health services using a nationwide telehealth service. If you have the insurance offered through the college there is no charge. If you have private insurance, there is a copayment fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telehealth4students.com\">telehealth4students.com<\/a>&nbsp; <\/li><li><a href=\"tel:+18558660895\"><a href=\"tel:+18558660895\">(855) 866-0895<\/a><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.healthiestyou.com\/download-the-app\/\">HealthiestYou app<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any student health insurance issues, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar\">visit their website<\/a>.&nbsp; They also have a live chat feature that you can utilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Print \/Download an Insurance ID Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount\">www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount<\/a><\/li><li>Click \u201cCreate Account\u201d<\/li><li>Complete the registration form using your name, date of birth, and student ID number.<\/li><li>Once logged in you will have access to print or save your Medical ID Card<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have a healthy and wonderful break!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office will be reopening on Saturday, March 18.<\/p>\n","date_published":"2023-03-03T21:17:47+00:00","date_modified":"2023-03-03T21:34:58+00:00","authors":[{"name":"mebrown","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b1797e304bd9bbdf627dace7f497e0a1cebd7271f1b14c6302c1cf3eccd34b21?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"mebrown","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b1797e304bd9bbdf627dace7f497e0a1cebd7271f1b14c6302c1cf3eccd34b21?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=742","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2022\/05\/12\/summer-break-information\/","title":"Summer Break Information","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>If this is a campus emergency \u2013 please contact CRC at ext. 7333 or <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Student Health Service is closed over the summer however emails and phone messages are checked on&nbsp;a regular basis during the week.&nbsp; Our email address is&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>.&nbsp; Email is our preferred means of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a new incoming student and have questions, please check the Health Service website at <a href=\"http:\/\/If you are a new incoming student and have questions, please check the Health Service website at offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/ as it has information which may be helpful to you regarding services offered, billing, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 To fulfill your entry medical requirements \u2013 please go to: vassar.medicatconnect.com to register and login to the Vassar College Health Service patient portal. You will need your Vassar email in order to register\/login. \u00a0Follow all instructions on the main page. If you are notifying us of late form submissions please email us with this information.\u00a0 If you have additional questions, the best way to reach us over the summer is by email.\u00a0 Student insurance and waiver information may be found on the student accounts website offices at vassar.edu\/student-financial-services\/\">offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/<\/a> as it has information which may be helpful to you regarding services offered, billing, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>To fulfill your entry medical requirements<\/strong> \u2013 please go to: vassar.medicatconnect.com to register and login to the Vassar College Health Service patient portal. You will need your Vassar email in order to register\/login. \u00a0Follow all instructions on the main page. If you are notifying us of late form submissions please email us with this information.\u00a0 If you have additional questions, the best way to reach us over the summer is by email.\u00a0 Student insurance and waiver information may be found on the student accounts website offices at <a href=\"http:\/\/vassar.edu\/student-financial-services\/\">vassar.edu\/student-financial-services\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to receive a copy of your immunization records or medical records please complete and sign an <strong>Authorization for Release of Information Form<\/strong>. This form can be found under downloads on the first page of our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/\">offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/<\/a>. Please send this form with an email that explains exactly which records you are requesting and your year of graduation. Please allow 1-2 weeks to fulfill a request for medical records<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student needing <strong>Emergent or Urgent<\/strong> medical care over break- medical facilities in the area are as follows:&nbsp;<br>Vassar Hospital Emergency Room: 45 Reade Place Poughkeepsie<br>MidHudson Regional Hospital Emergency Room: &nbsp;241 North Road Poughkeepsie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urgent care walk-in facilities in the area:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse-MD Urgent Care, 696 Dutchess Turnpike (near CVS): <a href=\"tel:+18452437100\">(845) 243-7100<\/a><br>Nuvance\/Healthquest - LaGrangeville located on Rt. 55: <a href=\"tel:+18454854455\">(845) 485-4455<\/a><br>CareMount Medical Walk In Care Poughkeepsie: <a href=\"tel:+18452315600\">(845) 231-5600<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>non-urgent<\/strong> medical services please email <a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>.&nbsp; We will respond to your email within 24 hours during the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dutchess County Helpline (<strong>Mental Health Services<\/strong>):&nbsp; <a href=\"tel:+18454859700\">(845) 485-9700<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All students have 24\/7 access to \u201cHealthiestYou\u201d.&nbsp; This gives you remote access to a medical and mental health services using a nationwide telehealth service. If you have the insurance offered through the college there is no charge.&nbsp; If you have private insurance, there is a copayment fee.&nbsp; The website is:&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telehealth4students.com\">www.telehealth4students.com<\/a>.&nbsp; The phone number is 1-<a href=\"tel:+18558660895\">(855) 866-0895<\/a>.&nbsp; You can also use the HealthiestYou app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any insurance issues regarding the student health insurance you can go to their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar\">www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar<\/a>.&nbsp; They also have a live chat area that you can utilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Print \/Download an Insurance ID Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount\" target=\"_blank\">www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount<\/a><\/li><li>Click \u201cCreate Account\u201d<\/li><li>Complete the registration form using your name, date of birth and student ID number.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in you will have access to print or save your Medical ID Card<\/p>\n","date_published":"2022-05-12T18:22:33+00:00","date_modified":"2022-05-12T19:02:21+00:00","authors":[{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6027a0d308294dc71252942e85c4c34391bc217d71895e1f81e30829feff2bcf?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6027a0d308294dc71252942e85c4c34391bc217d71895e1f81e30829feff2bcf?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=734","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2022\/05\/04\/health-update-regarding-the-gastrointestinal-infection-on-campus\/","title":"Health Update Regarding the Gastrointestinal Infection on Campus","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Update to GI Illness on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear all,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an important update on cases involving nausea, vomiting and diarrhea on Vassar\u2019s campus.\u00a0The New York State Department of Health has confirmed that our initial batch of specimens that was submitted to the lab tested positive for norovirus.\u00a0There have been a total of 164 reported cases since April 25th, with cases continuing to be primarily among students.\u00a0Out of caution, we continue to also notify all faculty and employees.\u00a0We did see a spike in cases yesterday and continue to work with the Dutchess County Health Department (DOH) to contain and mitigate transmission on-campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilities Operations continues to enhance cleaning and disinfection procedures especially in common areas in each of the Residential Houses.\u00a0Dining Services also continues to practice optimal hygiene practices in all dining spaces.\u00a0In addition, the Dean of Studies Office is working with all affected students\u00a0and faculty\u00a0to ensure the appropriate academic accommodations. Students can also reach out directly to their class advisor if they have any concerns or questions about final exams.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please continue to prevent the spread through the following measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>WASH HANDS<\/strong>\u00a0with soap and water being preferred<\/li><li>Avoid touching your face or mouth<\/li><li>Disinfect high touch surfaces and restrooms with\u00a0bleach-based\u00a0solution<\/li><li>Handle and prepare food safely<\/li><li>Avoid sharing utensils, food, and beverages with others<\/li><li>Wash laundry with detergent and hot water; machine dry on high setting<\/li><li>Please call the CRC <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a>) if there are any areas in need of\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0immediate cleaning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>***Students experiencing the above symptoms***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Contact Health Service at <a href=\"tel:+18454375800\">(845) 437-5800<\/a> between 9a-5p<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**Health Services can assess you and provide oral and IV rehydration and medications as\u00a0<a>needed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-Emergent Medical Concerns\u00a0After-Hours call the Campus Response Center: <strong><a href=\"tel:+18454375221\">(845) 437-5221<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Emergency Medical Services\u00a0call the Campus Response Center: <strong><a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/norovirus\/about\/index.html\">More information about Norovirus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 29, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear all,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an update on cases involving nausea, vomiting and diarrhea on Vassar campus.&nbsp; There have been a total of 104 reported cases since April 25th, with cases continuing to be primarily among students.&nbsp; Out of caution, we continue to also notify all faculty and employees. We have fortunately seen a downward trend in case numbers and continue to work with the Dutchess County Health Department (DOH) to contain and mitigate transmission on-campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are working directly with NYSDOH Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany to identify the exact cause of this illness, which as of yet has not been determined.&nbsp; The illness does appear to be highly infectious and is generally resolving in less than 72 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilities Operations continues to enhance cleaning and disinfection procedures especially in common areas in each of the Residential Houses.&nbsp; Dining Services continues to practice optimal hygiene practices. We understand that this is an especially stressful time in the semester and are working to support any students affected by this illness.&nbsp; In particular, the Dean of Studies Office is working with all affected students&nbsp;and faculty&nbsp;to ensure the appropriate academic accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevent the spread by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Washing hands,&nbsp;<strong>soap and water<\/strong>&nbsp;preferred<\/li><li>Avoid touching your face or mouth<\/li><li>Disinfection of High Touch Surfaces with&nbsp;bleach&nbsp;solution<\/li><li>Avoid sharing utensils, food, beverages with others<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>***Students experiencing the above symptoms**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Health Service at <a href=\"tel:+18454375800\">(845) 437-5800<\/a> between 9a-5p<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Health Services can assess you and provide oral and IV rehydration and medications as needed.<\/li><li>Students with gastroenteritis symptoms as mentioned above will be evaluated in a&nbsp;triage tent&nbsp;located outside of Baldwin House between 9am-5pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;Non-Emergent Medical Concerns&nbsp;After-Hours call the Campus Response Center at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"tel:+18434375221\">(843) 437-5221<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;Emergency Medical Services&nbsp;call the Campus Response Center at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","date_published":"2022-05-04T13:15:00+00:00","date_modified":"2022-05-04T17:09:39+00:00","authors":[{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6027a0d308294dc71252942e85c4c34391bc217d71895e1f81e30829feff2bcf?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6027a0d308294dc71252942e85c4c34391bc217d71895e1f81e30829feff2bcf?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=729","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2022\/02\/23\/spring-break-information-2\/","title":"Spring Break Information","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>If this is a campus emergency\u2014 please contact CRC at ext. 7333 or <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are closed over spring break but will be checking phone messages and emails on a regular basis (M\u2013F).&nbsp; Our email address is <a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are needing urgent\/emergency medical care over break the medical facilities in the area are as follows:<\/strong><br>Vassar Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454548500\">(845) 454-8500<\/a><br>MidHudson Regional Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454835000\">(845) 483-5000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Urgent care walk-in facilities in the area:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse-MD Urgent Care, 696 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44) (near CVS) <a href=\"tel:+18452437100\">(845) 243-7100<\/a><br>Healthquest\u2014LaGrangeville located on Rt. 55: <a href=\"tel:+18454854455\">(845) 485-4455<\/a><br>CareMount Medical Walk In Care Poughkeepsie: <a href=\"tel:+18452315600\">(845) 231-5600<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All students have 24\/7 access to \u201cHealthiestYou\u201d.&nbsp;This gives you remote access to medical and mental health services using a nationwide telehealth service. If you have the insurance offered through the college there is no charge.&nbsp;If you have private insurance, there is a copayment fee.&nbsp;The website is:&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telehealth4students.com\">www.telehealth4students.com<\/a>.&nbsp;The phone number is 1-<a href=\"tel:+18558660895\">(855) 866-0895<\/a>. You can also use the HealthiestYou app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any insurance issues regarding the student health insurance you can go to their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar\">www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar<\/a>. They also have a live chat area that you can utilize.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Print \/Download an Insurance ID Card<br>1. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount<\/a><br>2. Click \u201cCreate Account\u201d<br>3. Complete the registration form using your name, date of birth and student ID number.<br>Once logged in you will have access to print or save your Medical ID Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a wonderful break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office will be reopening on Saturday, March 19th at noon and regular clinic hours will resume on Monday, the 21st.<\/p>\n","date_published":"2022-02-23T20:19:18+00:00","date_modified":"2022-02-23T21:25:33+00:00","authors":[{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=714","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2021\/12\/17\/winter-break-information-4\/","title":"Winter Break Information","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>If this is a campus emergency \u2013 please contact CRC at ext. 7333 or <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are closed over winter break but will be checking phone messages and emails on a regular basis (M-F) through 12\/22 then resuming on Monday, Jan. 3rd.&nbsp; Our phone # is <a href=\"tel:+18454375800\">(845) 437-5800<\/a> and our email address is health@vassar.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are needing urgent\/emergency medical care over break, medical facilities in the area are as follows<strong>:<\/strong><br>Vassar Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454548500\">(845) 454-8500<\/a><br>MidHudson Regional Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454835000\">(845) 483-5000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent care walk-in facilities in the area:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse-MD Urgent Care, 696 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44) (near CVS) <a href=\"tel:+18452437100\">(845) 243-7100<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuvance\/Healthquest - LaGrangeville located on Rt. 55: <a href=\"tel:+18454854455\">(845) 485-4455<\/a><br>CareMount Medical Walk In Care Poughkeepsie: 1-<a href=\"tel:+18444846564\">(844) 484-6564<\/a>\/<a href=\"tel:+18452315600\">(845) 231-5600<\/a><br><br>All students have 24\/7 access to \u201cHealthiestYou\u201d.&nbsp; This gives you remote access to medical and mental health services using a nationwide telehealth service. If you have the insurance offered through the college there is no charge.&nbsp; If you have private insurance, there is a copayment fee.&nbsp; The website is:&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telehealth4students.com\">www.telehealth4students.com<\/a>.&nbsp; The phone number is 1-<a href=\"tel:+18558660895\">(855) 866-0895<\/a>. You can also use the HealthiestYou app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any insurance issues regarding the student health insurance you can go to their website at www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar.&nbsp; They also have a live chat feature that you can utilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Print \/Download an Insurance ID Card<br>1. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount<\/a><br>2. Click \u201cCreate Account\u201d<br>3. Complete the registration form using your name, date of birth and student ID number.<br>Once logged in you will have access to print or save your Medical ID Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a healthy and wonderful break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office will be reopening on Monday, January 17<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n","date_published":"2021-12-17T16:52:14+00:00","date_modified":"2021-12-17T16:52:16+00:00","authors":[{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6027a0d308294dc71252942e85c4c34391bc217d71895e1f81e30829feff2bcf?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6027a0d308294dc71252942e85c4c34391bc217d71895e1f81e30829feff2bcf?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=516","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2021\/05\/31\/summer-information\/","title":"Summer Information","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>If this is a campus emergency \u2013 please contact CRC at ext. 7333 or <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Student Health Service is closed over the summer but we do check emails and phone messages on\u00a0a regular basis.\u00a0Our email address is\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>.\u00a0Email is our preferred means of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a new incoming student and have questions, please check the Health Service website at <a href=\"\/health-services\/\">offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/<\/a> as it has information which may be helpful to you regarding billing, services offered, etc.\u00a0To fulfill your entry medical requirements \u2013 please go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.medicatconnect.com\/\">vassar.medicatconnect.com<\/a> to register and login to the Vassar College HeaIth Service patient portal.\u00a0Follow all instructions on the main page.\u00a0If you need a paper copy of the forms \u2013 please email the Health Service (<a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>). If you are calling about forms being late, please email us with the information and we\u2019ll get back to you. If you have additional questions, the best way to reach us over the summer is by email.\u00a0Student insurance and waiver information may be found on the student accounts website at <a href=\"http:\/\/studentaccounts.vassar.edu\">studentaccounts.vassar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to receive a copy of your immunization records or medical records \u2013 please send us an e- mail including your name, date of birth, year of graduation, where you would like them sent, and exactly what you need \u2013 complete records or something specific.\u00a0In addition, we will need you to sign an authorization for the release of information form.\u00a0This form can be found under downloads on the first page of our website \u2013 <a href=\"\/health-services\/\">offices.vassar.edu\/health-services<\/a>. Please send this form with your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please allow 1-2 weeks to fulfill a request for medical records<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student needing medical care over break- medical facilities in the area are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vassar Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454548500\">(845) 454-8500<\/a><br>MidHudson Regional Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454835000\">(845) 483-5000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Urgent care walk-in facilities in the area:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse-MD Urgent Care, 696 Dutchess Turnpike (near CVS) <a href=\"tel:+18452437100\">(845) 243-7100<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthquest - LaGrangeville located on Rt. 55: <a href=\"tel:+18454854455\">(845) 485-4455<\/a><br>CareMount Medical Walk In Care Poughkeepsie: 1-<a href=\"tel:+18444846564\">(844) 484-6564<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All students have 24\/7 access to \u201cHealthiestYou\u201d.\u00a0This gives you remote access to a physician using a nationwide telehealth service. If you have the insurance offered through the college there is no charge.\u00a0If you have private insurance, there is a co-payment fee. The website is:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.telehealth4students.com\/\">www.telehealth4students.com<\/a>.\u00a0The phone number is 1-<a href=\"tel:+18558660895\">(855) 866-0895<\/a>.\u00a0You can also use the HealthiestYou app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any insurance issues regarding the student health insurance you can go to their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar\">www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar<\/a>.\u00a0They have quite a bit of information on their site.\u00a0They also have a live chat area that you can utilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Print \/Download an Insurance ID Card<br>1. Go to\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount\" target=\"_blank\">www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount<\/a><br>2. Click \u201cCreate Account\u201d<br>3. Complete the registration form using your name, date of birth and student ID number.<br>Once logged in you will have access to print or save your Medical ID Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Posted on\u00a0<time datetime=\"2021-05-31\">Monday, May 31, 2021<\/time><\/strong><\/p>\n","date_published":"2021-05-31T01:27:00+00:00","date_modified":"2021-06-24T01:37:59+00:00","authors":[{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=529","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2021\/03\/15\/margot-schinella-06-hits-the-ground-running-as-vassars-new-director-of-health-services\/","title":"Margot Schinella \u201906 Hits the Ground Running as Vassar\u2019s New Director of Health Services","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>Margot Schinella faced some unique challenges when she became Vassar\u2019s new Director of Health Services last August in the midst of a global pandemic.<\/p>\n","date_published":"2021-03-15T01:39:00+00:00","date_modified":"2021-06-24T01:39:44+00:00","authors":[{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=532","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2021\/02\/24\/mindful-and-reflective-moments-podcast-ready-to-debut\/","title":"\u2018Mindful and Reflective Moments\u2019 Podcast Ready to Debut","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>Students and staff in four offices \u2013 Health Promotion and Education, Religious and Spiritual Life and Contemplative Practices, Counseling Service, and Student Growth and Engagement \u2013 have launched a podcast series of guided meditations called \u201cMindful and Reflective Moments.\u201d<\/p>\n","date_published":"2021-02-24T01:42:00+00:00","date_modified":"2021-06-24T01:42:21+00:00","authors":[{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=535","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2020\/12\/17\/winter-break-information\/","title":"Winter Break Information","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>If this is a campus emergency \u2013 please contact CRC at ext. 7333 or <a href=\"tel:+18454377333\">(845) 437-7333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are closed over winter break but will be checking phone messages and emails on a regular basis (M-F) until 12\/23 then resuming on Monday, Jan. 4th. Our email address is <a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID surveillance testing will continue in the Aula on Tuesdays from 2-6pm for on campus residential students and residential employees.\u00a0Please email or leave a phone message for the Health Service if you have any questions or concerns (<a href=\"mailto:health@vassar.edu\">health@vassar.edu<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+18454375800\">(845) 437-5800<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are needing urgent\/emergency medical care over break medical facilities in the area are as follows<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Vassar Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454548500\">(845) 454-8500<\/a><br>MidHudson Regional Hospital Emergency Room: <a href=\"tel:+18454835000\">(845) 483-5000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent care walk-in facilities in the area:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse-MD Urgent Care, 696 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44) (near CVS) <a href=\"tel:+18452437100\">(845) 243-7100<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthquest - LaGrangeville located on Rt. 55: <a href=\"tel:+18454854455\">(845) 485-4455<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CareMount Medical Walk In Care Poughkeepsie: 1-<a href=\"tel:+18444846564\">(844) 484-6564<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All students have 24\/7 access to \u201cHealthiestYou\u201d.\u00a0This gives you remote access to medical and mental health services using a nationwide telehealth service. If you have the insurance offered through the college there is no charge. If you have private insurance, there is a co-payment fee.\u00a0The website is:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telehealth4students.com\/\">www.telehealth4students.com<\/a>. The phone number is 1-<a href=\"tel:+18558660895\">(855) 866-0895<\/a>. You can also use the HealthiestYou app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any insurance issues regarding the student health insurance you can go to their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar\">www.gallagherstudent.com\/Vassar<\/a>.\u00a0They have quite a bit of information on their site. They also have a live chat area that you can utilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Print \/Download an Insurance ID Card<br>1. Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.uhcsr.com\/MyAccount<\/a><br>2. Click \u201cCreate Account\u201d<br>3. Complete the registration form using your name, date of birth and student ID number.<br>Once logged in you will have access to print or save your Medical ID Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our webpage: healthservice.vassar.edu also has information which may help you with any questions you may have regarding billing, services offered, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a healthy and wonderful break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office will be reopening on Monday, January 25<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0and regular clinic hours will resume on Wednesday, February 3<sup>rd<\/sup>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Posted on\u00a0<time datetime=\"2020-12-17\">Thursday, December 17, 2020<\/time><\/strong><\/p>\n","date_published":"2020-12-17T01:43:00+00:00","date_modified":"2021-06-24T01:46:34+00:00","authors":[{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}},{"id":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-services\/?p=540","url":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/health-service\/2020\/10\/05\/student-flu-clinics\/","title":"Student Flu Clinics","content_html":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p>The Health Service has contracted with Rite Aid to provide students (<strong>18 and over<\/strong>) with flu vaccines.\u00a0Rite Aid will provide a portal link for students to sign up.\u00a0You will receive this link in the next day or two from the Health Service. The clinics\u00a0will be hosted in the Baldwin Health Service tents weather permitting. All flu shot immunizations are administered by a certified immunizing Rite Aid staff pharmacist. You\u00a0will be asked to sign a consent and bring\u00a0your insurance card with\u00a0you.\u00a0Billing will be\u00a0done by Rite Aid. The dates\/times are:<br>10\/7:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3-9pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br>10\/8:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3-9pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br>10\/14:\u00a0 3-9pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br>10\/15:\u00a0 1-7pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br>10\/19:: 1-7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have the flu vaccine available at the Health Service. Please call the Health Service to schedule an appointment.\u00a0The charge is $22 which is put onto\u00a0your student account.\u00a0You can ask for a copy of the itemized bill to submit to your\u00a0insurance. Please call the Health Service at <a href=\"tel:+18454375800\">(845) 437-5800<\/a> if you have any questions (between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Posted on\u00a0<time datetime=\"2020-10-05\">Monday, October 5, 2020<\/time><\/strong><\/p>\n","date_published":"2020-10-05T01:50:00+00:00","date_modified":"2021-06-24T01:51:02+00:00","authors":[{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"tags":[],"author":{"name":"eprunier","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/be635ec26808920b3b2972aa31df8f4d90446f0ff287f57764f40d7fe5d9db1f?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}}]}