Health Services

Medications

The Office of Health Services offers many over-the-counter medications and other pharmaceuticals. Some of these are available free of charge for illnesses such as colds. Other medications are provided for a nominal fee. 

Required medications not stocked by Health Services must be obtained at an outside pharmacy by the patient. We can direct students to local pharmacies. The Office of Health Services cannot fill prescriptions from outside physicians. Medications will not be dispensed for chronic illnesses requiring long-term use.

Equipment

Certain appliances, such as crutches and some splints are available on loan at no charge. Other appliances are available at cost.

Students who become ill or injured on campus and desire to come to Health Services but are unable to walk or drive to the Student Union Building, may call Campus Safety at 717.815.1314 for transportation.

Campus Safety may provide transportation for medical care (referrals, x-rays, hospital tests, and consultations) to York Hospital if no other means of transportation is available to the student. This service is not guaranteed, especially during inclement weather.

At times, when Campus Safety is not available for transport, transportation can be provided for a fee by the local ambulance company or a local cab company.

Repeated appointments or care for chronic conditions requiring transportation off campus is the responsibility of the student. Bus service and taxi service are available from campus.

You have a right to confidential treatment of all information and records pertaining to your care, as well as full consideration of privacy concerning your treatment and rehabilitation plan. You also have the right to be advised as to the reason for the presence of any individual during the course of your medical care.

The student's written permission is necessary before information may be released to anyone not directly involved with the care and may be rescinded in writing at any time.

Students' Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the right to accurate information, to the extent known, concerning the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of illness or health-related conditions.

HIPAA

You have a right to confidential treatment of all information and records pertaining to your care, as well as full consideration of privacy concerning your treatment and rehabilitation plan.

According to the YCP Student Handbook, Health Services staff will verify your visit; however, they will not provide written excuses for missed classes.

The Health Center staff will verify your visit; however, they will not provide written excuses for missed classes. In one group email, please message your professor(s) and our office at healthcenter@ycp.edu to notify them of your absence. Health Services will only verify that you have been seen and will not disclose your diagnosis or reason for visit. 

Resident students are to report all illnesses and accidents occurring after hours to the Residence Life staff or the Department of Campus Safety. A student confined in the residence hall more than 48 hours is expected to make arrangements to be taken home or evaluated at a local hospital.. Resident students are to report all illnesses and accidents occurring after hours to the Residence Life staff or the Department of Campus Safety. A student confined in the residence hall more than 48 hours is expected to make arrangements to be taken home or evaluated at a local hospital. 

This information is published in the York College Student Handbook, The College Community, Health Services, Excuse Policy.

The Office of Health Services does not currently charge for office visits. Some tests and services come with a nominal fee.

Charges for Health Center Services

• Rapid Strep Tests $15
• Urine Dipstick $15
• Rapid Mono Tests $15
• Rapid COVID Test - PCR Testing $25
• Tuberculosis Skin Test $25
• 2-step PPD $20
• Physicals** $25
• EKG $25
• Pharmacy charges for most medications $15

**Physicals are for teacher certifications, driver's license, updated sports physicals, and limited employment exams. Absolutely no pre-op physicals are conducted at the Office of Health Services.

Instructions for Completing Your Health Forms on PyraMED Student Health Portal

PyraMED is a student health portal where Health Services can collect your health forms needed to attend York College of Pennsylvania. Health Services will also use this program to document your care while visiting the Health Center.

• Visit ycp.studenthealthportal.com or click on the PyraMED icon in your MyYCP portal. 
• Log in with your YCP credentials.
• Click on the "Pending Forms" link. You will need to complete eight (8) electronic forms. 
• Please read all directions for each online form. *Starred items are required. If they are not completed, a hold will be placed on your account.
   
  1. *Medical History - Enter your medical history; then upload your Physical Exam Form at the bottom of the online form.
  2. *Immunization History - Enter all vaccine dates; then upload your Immunization Record Form at the bottom of the online form. 
  3. *TB Screening - If you answer “YES” to any of the questions on this form, you will need to complete the Positive TB Screening Form.
  4. Emergency Contacts - List someone we can contact in case of an emergency
  5. HIPAA Forms - Required to speak with someone other than the student regarding medical care
  6. Insurance Card - Upload a picture of the front and back of your medical insurance card
  7. COVID Immunization History - Only complete if you have a COVID-19 vaccine card.
  8. Communication Preferences - This is required to send appointment reminders and notifications of secure emails via SMS text message.

Instructions to Access Physical and Immunization Forms (for Medical Providers)

• Please use the printable forms found on this Health Services webpage, or in PyraMED under "Related Links," to take to your medical provider for completion. 
• We will not accept any other forms or documentation.
• Your medical provider must complete the YCP Physical Exam Form and Immunization Record Form.
• International students: blood tests (titer levels) showing immunity to the required immunizations must be attached/uploaded online under the Immunization Record Form.
   

The Student Medical Record is required for all students at York College. Failure to comply will result in a hold being placed on the student account. This means that the student would be unable to register for future classes and would not receive grades for the current session until this form is submitted. Please complete these records electronically via the PyraMED Student Health Portal, or contact Health Services if you have any questions.

Student records are protected under Federal Confidentiality Regulations and cannot be disclosed without written consent.

Many health issues are addressed in our office with brochures and booklets, but there are many resources available on the internet. The Health Services office has compiled a list of community resources to assist our resident and commuter students.

Local Health Organizations

• York City Health Bureau
• WellSpan Health System
• Planned Parenthood

National & State Organizations

• Center for Disease Control
• Pennsylvania State Health Department
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program
• VisualDX