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Administration

Administration provides direction for RUHS, including services provided, quality of those services and licensing and accreditation with state and national organizations.  It also ensures the smooth operation of the Health Centers, including management of information systems, human resources and budget.

Alcohol and Drug Assistance Program for Students - Click for more
Individual counseling, group therapy, and referral for inpatient and long term care are available though this confidential program for students concerned with their own alcohol or other drug use, including nicotine dependence, as well as with a friend's or family member's use or abuse of alcohol, nicotine, and / or other drugs. On campus recovery housing is available.

Allergy Treatment
Allergy injections can be provided according to a prescribed schedule for  $10.00 per visit, with allergens and instructions provided by the patient's private health practitioner.

Appointments / Walk-ins
All health centers see patients by appointment. All patients with urgent problems, e.g., bleeding, breathing problems, will be seen ASAP. Please call to schedule an appointment whenever possible.  Waiting times vary depending on the time and day of arrival, season, reason for visit, and health center, but they will make every effort to see you promptly.

Confidentiality - Click for more
All health and counseling services are strictly confidential in accordance with the confidentiality policy of Rutgers University Health Services.  All Rutgers University Health Services staff members and student workers must read and sign the Confidentiality Statement.  The confidential medical information concerning a student / patient is recorded solely for the purpose of medical treatment.  Under no circumstances will this information be disclosed, except by court order or release. Violation of this statement may be considered grounds for termination of employment with the Rutgers University Health Services.

Emergencies
Rutgers University Health Services does not provide emergency care.  All patients with a medical emergency (a sudden, life threatening, and unexpected sickness or injury) are referred immediately to a local emergency room.  At the health center, students with urgent medical problems will be seen quickly.  Please notify the receptionist of your urgent problem as soon as you arrive.  If the health center is closed and you have an emergency, call 911 (6911 from a campus phone).  If you need transportation to a hospital while the health centers are closed, call Campus Police: (732) 932-7211 in New Brunswick, (856) 225-6009 in Camden, and (973) 353-5581 in Newark. In the absence of a medical opinion, a reasonable person would believe an emergency existed if the condition would result in 1.) Death; 2.) illness with grave or life threatening consequences; 3.) serious impairment of bodily functions; or 4) serious or permanent dysfunction of any body organ or part.

General Health Care
General health care, including gynecology,  is offered as well as treatment of common problems, such as respiratory and urinary tract infections, accident-related injuries, and chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

Health Education - Click for more
RUHS provides health education, leadership, and training experiences to help students build skills, learn about themselves and others, and take action to enhance community health on-and-off campus. Staff and students organize group education experiences to address issues of: general community health maintenance, sexual health and relationships, drinking and drugging, managing stress and anger, nutrition and eating, and managing one's environment. Many student opportunities exist for: advocacy, assessment, minigrant review and funding, courses for academic credit, internships and independent study, SHADES improv theatre, part-time volunteer, community service and job experience. Seminars, workshops and exhibits are often conducted by skilled student advocates. Apply online for jobs, programs or ask questions at http://health.rutgers.edu.

HIV Testing
Confidential HIV testing is offered through the University Health Services.  Also, anonymous HIV testing is offered at East Camden Health Center in Camden (856-365-AIDS), St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark (973-877-5525), and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick (732-235-7114). Call the specific locations to make an appointment. Click for more...

Immunization
Reviewing, screening, and updating immunizations is provided.  Students must pay separately for the vaccines Details on immunization requirements are linked to the health center's website at http://health.rutgers.edu. Please visit our Vaccine Web Page.
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Laboratory Tests
The RUHS laboratory uses modern biomedical equipment and complex analysis to accurately perform and interpret patients diagnostic test results. Specialized diagnostic procedures are sent to an outside reference lab or to the state lab. These specialized tests are provided for an additional fee, which is usually reimbursed through Student Insurance (as per policy guidelines). The RU Health Services lab hours, in Hurtado Health Center, are 8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Fri. The hours for phlebotomy (blood collection) at Hurtado Health Center are 8:30 am 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.; no appointment is necessary (please check other health centers for scheduled phlebotomy hours).

Mental Health
Psychiatric consultation, evaluation, and treatment, crisis intervention, counseling, and referral for long-term treatment are available.

Nutrition Counseling
Medical staff provides nutrition counseling. Just ask your regular health care provider.

Occupational Health - Click for more
Rutgers' Occupational Health Department provides comprehensive occupational health services to meet the changing needs of the university community, targeted to help prevent workplace injury and illness, and to comply with requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Clinic hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Phone number: 732-932-7402 ext. 221

Pharmacy
The Rutgers University Pharmacies are available to meet your prescription and non-prescription health care needs. Prescriptions from health center physicians, as well as other physicians, may be filled at any RUHS Pharmacy and a variety of third party prescription plans are accepted. Students can use their Knight Express card. Health aids, such as condoms, contact lens solution, cough drops, deodorant, first aid cream, humidifiers, toothpaste, and vitamins may be purchased at a reduced price. In addition, all RUHS Pharmacies are licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy and a licensed Pharmacist is available at all times for consultations.  Click here for pharmacy locations, phone numbers, and hours of operation.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities - Click for more

Physical Examinations
Physical Examinations can be done for participation in college-sponsored sports programs or other college-sponsored programs (by appointment only.) Pre-employment physicals are also offered.

Sports Medicine
While all our clinicians have experience dealing with injuries common to a college population, RUHS does have physicians specifically trained in sports medicine on staff at some health centers.  We will make a referral for a surgical consultation (orthopedist) if required.

Women's Health Care
Routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap test, contraceptive counseling, pregnancy testing and counseling, sexually transmitted infection testing and services, and colposcopy services are available. Information about the GYN Examination and Evaluation of Sexually Transmitted Infections.