AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES

The Health Center has the ability to provide urgent care and evaluation for referral. In the event the Health Center is closed, the Office of Public Safely and Security should be called at extension 2405 or 2330. The officers in Public Safety and Security are trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid to assist students. Students may report directly to the Office of Public Safety if they need transportation to the emergency room of Chester County Hospital.

Emergency services are available by local ambulance transport to one of two hospitals, each approximately seven miles from campus. Arrangements for ambulance service should be made through the Office of Public Safety and Security.

It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for transportation and payment to private physicians. Any expense incurred by the student is the responsibility of the individual student or parent.

Transportation for non-emergency services can be arranged through the Health Center. There is a total charge of $15.00 for transportation to and from the student’s destination ($7.50 each way) that will be billed to his or her account by the Office of Public Safety and Security. The Office of Public Safety and Security will only transport within a certain radius of the university, depending on staffing.

All Health Center services are confidential and are designed to encourage students to become active partners in their own health care. Complex medical problems that are beyond the scope and care provided by the Health Center are referred to local private physicians or to the Emergency Room of Chester County Hospital. Any expenses for hospital or medical treatment obtained off campus are the responsibility of the student or parent. Health Service charges for services not covered under the Health Center fee will be posted at the Health Center.

Cheyney University policy requires each student to carry accident and medical (illness) insurance. Students will be requested to verify their understanding of the university policy regarding medical insurance coverage annually. Students who do not have their own insurance can enroll in any of a number of plans which may be available to them. Failure to update the insurance information will result in a restriction in the central computer which will prevent a student from completing the registration process. Cheyney University is not responsible for any medical expenses students incur while attending the university.