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FAQs
The health center is located to the east of the Sadove Student Center in a central location on campus. The building, completed in 2018, is sited near parking to provide easy access for emergency vehicles.
*Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, access to the Health Center is through scheduled appointments only.*
The health center is open during the academic year for Clinic Hours as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:30 -11:45 a.m.; 1 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday
10 - 11:45 a.m.; 1 - 4 p.m.
We are closed for Lunch from 12 -1 p.m. daily
Phone hours during the academic year as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all student who wish to be seen by the health center will need to call to schedule an appointment at 315-859-4111. If it is a medical emergency, please call 315-859-4000 for Hamilton College EMS.
The Health Center is pleased to offer after-hours nursing triage phone service, Fonemed.
When the Health Center is closed, after hours and on weekends, students may call the Health Center at 315-859-4111 and press “1” and be connected to the Fonemed call center. Urgent calls will be answered immediately, but for most individuals, a message will be taken and an RN will call back, typically within 30 minutes. The Nurse will review the concerns, provide information, and if necessary, help direct students to off-campus medical resources. Health Center staff will review the reports the next business day during the academic year and reach out to students to see if they require follow-up care or additional supports.
Looking to talk to a nurse about NON-EMERGENT medical issues, especially after hours? If you are a student that is enrolled in MVP insurance here at Hamilton, there is a 24/7 Nurse Advice Line available to you, for NON-EMERGENT medical questions, at 1-888-687-6277.
You can also log into the MVP website to email a nurse via MVPs secure online form. Again, this service is for NON-EMERGENT medical questions/advice. *This service is only available to those enrolled in an MVP policy. For those students enrolled in a individual policy, we encourage you to reach out to your insurance provider and ask about this service. Most insurance companies offer a similar service to their participants.*
If you are not feeling well and the health center is closed, and you need medical attention, you can go to one of four urgent care facilities: Slocum Dickson Urgent Care, Primary Urgent Care, and WellNow Urgent Care. There are also two local hospitals: Faxton-St. Luke's, and St. Elizabeth's.
Transportation to medical appointments off-campus must to be arranged through the Hamilton College Transportation Office at 315-859-4515. Please call the transportation office at least one day in advance to make arrangements for this service. Transportation for multiple visits will require a note from a provider stating the need for transportation (The note does not need to state why you are going to the appointments). For after-hours or weekend health-related transportation needs (when the health center is closed), please call Campus Safety at 315-859-4141. Please be advised that failure to cancel an appointment for scheduled transportation my result in a noncancellation fee which will be added to the student's tuition bill.
- Health Insurance Card
- Thermometer
- Band Aids
- Tweezers
- Fever reducer/pain reliever medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Cough and cold medication
- Reusable cold packs
- Tissues
- Hand Sanitizer
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