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What to do if the Student Health Center is Closed


Urgent Care

Emergency Care
Ambulance Service
Basic First Aid
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Emergency Contraception
Sexual Assault

SHC Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am -7:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Note: Wednesdays between 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm the SHC is open for emergencies only.

Summer and Academic Breaks

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Hours are subject to change and will be posted. The SHC is closed on all national holidays recognized by the Institute.

 

Where do I go for health care when the Student Health Center is closed and I just cannot wait?

First determine whether your problem is an urgent one or an emergency. If you are not sure or need assistance with deciding what care you need, please call Public Safety at 475-3333. Typical “urgent care” problems include:

  • Minor injuries
  • Strains and sprains
  • Cuts requiring stitches
  • Ear, nose and throat infections
  • Respiratory infections—coughs/bronchitis
  • Mild asthma flare-ups
  • Bladder infections
  • Minor eye injuries and infections
  • Minor skin rashes

Urgent Care

Urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses that cannot wait is available evenings and weekends through AfterHours Medical Care from Lifetime Health. AfterHours provides urgent care by same day appointment at three locations in the Rochester area:

  • Marion B. Folsom Center

1850 Brighton-Henrietta TL Rd.

  • Greece Health Center

470 Long Pond Rd.

  • Joseph C. Wilson Health Center

800 Carter St.

The Folsom center is the location closest to campus. Please note that AfterHours does not provide walk in care-you must call 338-1200 for a same day appointment.

 

In addition, two area hospitals offer walk in urgent care within the Emergency Department:

"Southside" at Strong Memorial Hospital
Address: Enter Emergency Room entrance at 601 Elmwood Avenue
Phone: 275-4439
Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

Unity Health Systems Walk-in Care Center (entrance off Chili Ave.)
Address: 89 Genesee Street
Phone: 368-3050
Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

 

Emergency Care (back to the top)

For assistance with medical emergencies, call Public Safety:
Residence Halls - 333 (v) or 5-6654 (TTY)
On campus Apartments: 475-3333 0r 475-6654 (TTY)

Off campus students should call 911

Public Safety may send an ambulance to your on campus location for assessment, treatment and/or transport to a local emergency department for additional care. Click here for ambulance information

The following hospitals provide emergency care closest to RIT:

Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14642
275-4551

Highland Hospital
1000 South Avenue
Rochester, New York 14620
341-6880

Unity Hospital
1555 Long Pond Road
Rochester, New York 14626
723-7070

Deaf students have the right to an interpreter. If needed, please request one.

Ambulance Service (back to the top)

What do I do if I need emergency transport to a hospital?

Please contact Public Safety for assistance with emergency transportation. From the start of the school year in September until graduation, 24-hour ambulance service is available seven days a week through the RIT Ambulance Corps, a NYS Department Of Health certified volunteer ambulance.

If RIT ambulance is responding to another call, an outside ambulance may be dispatched to your location. This outside ambulance may charge a fee for its services.

If you need a ride back from the hospital, contact Public Safety at 475-2853 for assistance with return transportation. The TRIP program (Transportation Reimbursement Indemnity Plan) provides non emergency transportation for RIT students to and from Rochester area hospitals and health care services through Checker Cab. (link www. finweb.rit.edu/grms/pats/transportation/trip.html)

 

Should I let Student Health Center know that I needed urgent or emergency care?

If you use the community-based services listed above, call the Student Health Center on the next day it is open to discuss making a follow-up appointment.

Basic First Aid for Common Problems(back to the top)

What do I do if I have a problem requiring basic first aid?

Student Health Center has some basic care recommendations located in the Tiger Tips section. Here you can get useful information on the following problems:

Alcohol and Other Drug Emergencies (back to the top)

What should I do if I suspect that a friend is in danger from having too much to drink and/or taking drugs?

Alcohol poisoning can kill. If your friend has been drinking, especially a large amount over a short period of time, or has been taking drugs, look for these signs of possible alcohol poisoning/drug overdose:

  • Confusion
  • Pale skin
  • Passing out
  • Vomiting
  • Irregular or slow breathing

A person's blood alcohol level can continue to rise even after they stop drinking. Don't leave your friend to "sleep it off".

Call Public Safety or 911 immediately for assistance!

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