What to Do if You Are Sick

The Student Health Center is located on the first floor of the 55th Street Residence Hall (231 E. 55th St.). Services are provided by Beth Israel Medical Center/Student Health Services Network. Hours of operation are
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Tuesday and Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m.

All MMC students are seen free with a current MMC identification card by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Students may incur fees for certain laboratory tests or vaccines.

Health Center services include treatment for colds, coughs, flu, strains and sprains, and other primary care needs; vaccinations, STI/HIV testing, pregnancy testing, contraception and other gynecological needs; routine physical exams for employment and study abroad. For questions or appointments, call (212) 759-5870 or e-mail heathcenter@mmm.edu

After hours, students can speak with the 24/7 Beth Israel Medical Center On-Call Triage physician at (212) 420-2882.

In an emergency, students should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

If students who are not feeling well are unable to go promptly to the Health Center, they should let someone know about their condition so they can get the support and assistance they may need. Students living in college residence halls may notify their Resident Advisor. Students who live off campus should notify a friend, roommate or family member. Students who have been diagnosed with, or believe they have a communicable disease should also notify the Student Affairs office at (212) 774-0750.

If students do not choose to go to the Health Center, other medical resources include,

DR Walk-In Medical Care clinics inside Duane Reade pharmacies at seven locations throughout the city. Find locations at DRWALKIN.

Beth Israel Medical Group provies primary care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a walk-in basis and by appointment at its Chelsea Clinic, 202 W. 23rd St., (212)-352-2600. Its Midtown Clinic is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week at 55th E34th St., (212)-252-6000.

For emergency services, students can visit the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Urgent Care Center, which is located at 525 East 68th Street (between York and East River). Students should use the Emergency Department Entrance. For more information, call 212-746-0795.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides primary care services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community and people living with HIV/AIDS. The center is at 356 W. 18th Street, (212)-271-7200.

The above facilities are just some of the services available to students. We suggest students select a health care facility that best meets their clinical and insurance needs.