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Services

Wellness Services at Hunter College offers a range of clinical services, as well as health-related activities, information, and resources that are responsive to the needs of students.

The Office of Health Services typically offers primary care services including vaccinations, physical exams, STI/HIV testing, and the evaluation of, and treatment for, a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries. Please be advised, however, that the Nurse Practitioner position in Health Services is currently vacant. Please see below for services currently available in Health Services - located in 307 North.

The Health Promotion & Education team promotes wellness and disease prevention through health education activity and events that occur throughout the year. Health Education & Promotion is located in C001 North.

The Office of Health Services hopes to offer the following clinical services on a regular basis in the future: 

• Physical examinations (for eligible students)
• Vaccinations for Flu, MMR, & HPV (for eligible students)
• Short-term medically-related respite

Health Services continues to provide the following: 

• STI/HIV Screenings (check the Calendar of Events for dates and times)
• Health information on a variety of topics including alcohol education, sexual health, eating disorders, nutrition, cholesterol, cancer, domestic violence, stress management, and smoking cessation
• Referral to community based resources

** In the event of an emergency,  or should you need assistance, please call Public Safety at 212.772.4444. Public Safety is located in Room 125, West Building.

Office of Health Services Hours of Operation

       Office Hours
       Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
       Friday: CLOSED
       212.772.4800
The Office of Health Services will be closed during Spring Break - Monday, March 25 - Tuesday April 2.

       Nurse Practitioner Availability
       The nurse practitioner position in Health Services is currently vacant. As such, we are unable to offer
       NP services at this time and until further notice - we do apologize for the inconvenience.

Activities and Events

Wellness Services offers activities and events throughout each semester designed to educate students and promote healthy behavior. These include:

Health Education Tabling

Each Thursday, during the Fall and Spring semesters, Health Educators set up a table on the 3rd Floor of the West Building to distribute information on different health issues. Topics vary widely based on student needs and interests, and include: Alcohol/Substance Use, Domestic Violence, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Diabetes, Smoking Cessation, Physical Activity and Nutrition. Often, community-based organizations are present to offer expert knowledge in a specific health area.

Health & Wellness Fair

The annual Health & Wellness Fair offers screenings, information, and resources covering a broad range of health-related topics. The Fair takes place each spring and features representatives from community-based health organizations as well as Hunter schools and departments.

Stress Free Zone

Explore techniques and strategies to help reduce stress and anxiety to enhance your academic success. This program is held at the end of each semester during the week before finals. Join us for stress management activities including 10-minute massages, make your own stress balls, coloring mandalas, play dough, puzzles, soothing music and snacks.

Check the Calendar of Events for the specific dates and times of the health education and promotion programs we offer throughout each semester.