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Message from UHS' Medical Director, Melissa Marks
Our commitment to health equity 

From Dr. Melissa Marks, Director of Medical Services:

As you all know, last Friday the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that has already drastically reduced access to safe abortions in many parts of the country. Lack of access to a full range of care can jeopardize the lives of…

UHS closed on July 4 and July 5

University Health Services will be closed on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday, July 6 at 8:30 a.m. 

In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1, or go to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.*

24/7 Emergency…

UHS closed on June 17 and June 20

University Health Services will be closed on Friday, June 17 and Monday, June 20. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, June 21 at 8:30 a.m. 

In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1, or go to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.*

24/7 Emergency Room:

Penn Medicine
Princeton…

Modification to the SHP LOA extension benefit

Effective August 1, 2022, there will be a change in the way Leave of Absence (LOA) coverage1 under the Student Health Plan (SHP) will be administered. The change relates exclusively to the start date of LOA coverage, not to any other aspect of LOA coverage.   Currently, students enrolled in the SHP who are on an…

UHS closed on May 30 and May 31

University Health Services will be closed on Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m. 

In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1, or go to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.*

24/7 Emergency…

Summer Hours begin May 30

Beginning Monday, May 30, University Health Services will be observing summer hours.

In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1, or go to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.*

Student Health Outpatient Medical Services

University Health Services Biennial Report 2020-21

A note from University Health Services' Executive Director, John Kolligian:

Welcome

I’m pleased to present the 2020-21 Biennial Report of University Health Services. This report reviews the exceptional work being done at UHS. It includes overviews of most service areas, selections of our…

COVID-19 Test Kits Available in McCosh Health Center Vestibule beginning March 12

Undergraduate students (whether they've remained on campus or gone off-campus over Spring Break) are required to submit a test after Spring Break. Learn more about test submission deadlines and masking requirements.

In addition to the usual…

Message from the Director of Medical Services
Why our practices have changed

From Dr. Melissa Marks, Director of Medical Services:

Dear PU students,

As we enter the spring semester, 2022, I would like to share with you why UHS Medical Services’ clinical care practices have changed, and that may impact how you access medical…

At-home COVID-19 test kit coverage
Updated 9/14/2022

The Omicron variant has created an overwhelming demand for over the counter (OTC) COVID-19 test kits, so supplies may be limited. 

Test Kit Coverage for OptumRx Members

OptumRx members have four options for coverage of over the counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 test kits: