Free, confidential services are available to students, staff, and faculty members as well as their families. Information is available on student health and wellness issues, student immunization requirements, and health insurance. By appointment and walk-in hours as posted The Brooklyn College Health Clinic offers health care for students. Services include the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, including sore throats, headaches, skin rashes, sexually acquired infections, anemia, and asthma. The clinic also provides guidance on family planning, smoking cessation, blood pressure monitoring, nutrition, and other health issues.
Services are strictly confidential.
Care is provided primarily by nurse practitioners and physician assistants who have advanced, specialized training in medical diagnosis and treatment. There is no charge for visits to the Health Clinic. Several lab tests are done at no charge, and most lab tests that require outside analysis are available at greatly reduced fees. Many medications are available at no charge. The program offers members of the Brooklyn College community basic legal information, counseling by an attorney, and referral to legal-service agencies.