News Archive

Changes to Aetna Student Health's Insurance ID Cards

Aetna Student Health is introducing its Go-Green Program.  You will no longer automatically receive plastic insurance ID cards for the Student Health Plan (SHP). Learn more about the program.

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Dr. Jonathan Pletcher named new medical director

Dr. Jonathan Pletcher, whose career has focused on adolescent and young adult medicine, will become the next director of medical services for Princeton University Health Services (UHS). His appointment is effective Sept. 14

Welcome to our new website

Dear University community members,

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website.

Summer Hours begin June 8

From June 8 to September 8, University Health Services will be observing summer hours. Summer hours are listed on each service page. 

Summer address changes for SHP insurance documents

All students who are expecting to receive insurance claims or payments over the summer should change their address, if it is different from the permanent address on file with the University, to avoid missing important information. You can have address changed through Print and Mail Services by completing their…

McCosh Health Center to close early on June 3

University Health Services will close 30 minutes early on June 3, for a reception to honor Dr. Peter Johnsen, Medical Director, thanking him for 28 years of service to Princeton University.

All scheduled appointments will end by 4:15 p.m. and the McCosh Health Center will close at 4:30 p.m. so that UHS staff can share in recognizing…

First Floor CPS Check-In Option for Graduate Students

We are now offering graduate students the option of checking in for Counseling & Psychological Services' appointments at the front check-in desk on the first floor of McCosh Health Center and waiting in the medical waiting area.

Message from the Executive Director: UHS' Strategic Initiative

University Health Services has served the Princeton campus for more than 100 years, contributing to the University’s mission by ensuring that students, faculty, and staff have the health services they need to support their academic, work, and learning endeavors. 

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV is available at UHS

At Sexual Health and Wellness, we are now offering PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for the prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).  

The CDC recommends PrEP be…

Flu Vaccines Available

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have documented widespread cases of influenza across the United States, including New Jersey. The incidence of flu tends to rise in January and February. If you have not already received your flu vaccine this year, make an appointment to receive yours at UHS…