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Marist Health Services (MHS)

Mission

The office of Marist Health Services (MHS) provides leadership and advocacy in support of a healthy Marist College community.

MHS

• Provides medical and psychological care and referral to specialty and emergency services
• Supports a healthy campus community in which each student may participate fully in intellectual and personal growth
• Encourages healthy lifestyles through education and primary prevention
• Provides services that are inclusive, accessible, integrated, responsive, and cost-effective

Important information about H1N1 flu and seasonal influenza

• Self-Care Instructions for Students with Influenza-like Illness

• Updated Information for Students and Parents
• Updated Information for Faculty and Staff

• Vaccine Information Statement for 2009 H1N1 Inactivated Vaccine
• Vaccine Information Statement for 2009-2010 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine

• 2009 H1N1 Screening and Consent Form
  (for parents of students younger than 18 years of age)
• Seasonal Influenza Screening and Consent Form
  (for parents of students younger than 18 years of age)

Student Health 101

Student Health 101 is an online health and wellness magazine for college students.

Services

MHS is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, and clerical staff. Treatment (including evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of acute and chronic illness or injury) is available to full-time undergraduate students who pay the Health Services Fee assessed each semester with tuition and fees.

There is no additional fee for MHS visits or common laboratory tests.

Students are seen on an appointment basis. Emergencies and walk-ins are triaged promptly and seen in order of severity.

Resident students requiring after-hours care should notify the Resident Advisor, Resident Director, or contact Marist College Safety and Security:

Care outside of MHS is not covered under the Health Services Fee; the cost of such care is the student's responsibility. All students are advised to carry private health insurance. While specialty care in most fields is available in the Poughkeepsie area, not all practitioners participate with all insurance plans. If a student anticipates needing off campus care, it should be researched through the insurance carrier to identify "preferred providers" in our area. The provider can then be contacted directly.

MHS does not perform routine physical exams, clearance for scuba classes, or employment physicals. TB testing (Mantoux, PPD) is available by appointment.

Student Center, Room 350
Hours for Academic Semester
Mon-Friday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sat-Sun 12 noon - 5:00 pm
Student Center 350
Office -575-3270
Fax -575-3275
health.services@marist.edu