Health Services

On-Campus Testing

COVID-19 testing is available at the Health Center for students with active symptoms only, during Health Center hours. Please call to schedule an appointment. 

Local Testing Centers

Wellspan Urgent Care

2146 S Queen St
York, PA 17403
717.356.4461

UPMC Pinnacle York

325 S Belmont St
York, PA 17403
717.843.8623

Rite Aid

115 Leader Heights Rd
York, PA 17403
717.845.2273

Med Express

400 Loucks Rd
York, PA 17403
717.845.2273

UPMC TeleMed Website

WellSpan TeleMed Website

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permission is necessary before information may be released to anyone not directly involved with the care and may be rescinded in writing at any time.

The Health Center also has access to electronic medical records from WellSpan and will access these records as needed to provide continuity and collaboration in regards to the student health care needs.

In support of higher education, we provide learning experiences for nursing students, nurse practitioner students, medical students, and physicians completing their residency training. Confidentiality is considered of utmost importance.

Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Students have the right to accurate information, to the extent known, concerning 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.

Please have the faculty call the Health Services office for verification of visits or illness. 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. Contact the Health Center at 717.849.1615. 

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.

Current Charges for Health Center Services:

• Allergy Injections $15/visit
• Injection fees* $10
• Rapid Strep Tests $15
• Urine Dipstick $15
• Rapid Mono Tests $15
• Tuberculin skin test (PPD) $15
• 2-step PPD $20
• Physicals** $25
• Physical and PPD $30
• Glucose tests $15
• EKG $25
• Post COVID Physical with EKG $25

*$10.00 injection fee applicable.

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

Pharmacy charges for most medications = $15

Resident students are to report all illnesses and accidents occurring after hours to the Resident Director or designated staff. 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

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 PA, document your care while visiting the Health Center and sending secure health related messages. Please complete the following steps making sure to read all directions first.

1. Visit ycp.studenthealthportal.com
2. Log in with your YCP credentials
3. Once you are logged into PyraMED, you will need to complete the following eight electronic forms by clicking on "My Forms" or the "Pending Forms" link. Please read all directions. *Starred items are REQUIRED. Not completing these forms will result in a hold on your account.
   • *Medical History - Upload your Physical Exam Form.
   • *Immunization History - Upload your Immunization Record Form
   • *TB Screening - If you answer “YES” to any of the questions on this form, you will need to complete the Positive TB Screening Form.
   • Emergency Contacts - List someone we can contact in case of an emergency
   • HIPAA Forms - Required to speak with someone other than the student regarding medical care
   • Insurance Card - Upload a picture of the front and back of your medical insurance card
   • COVID Immunization History - Please upload a picture of your vaccination record card
   • Communication Preferences- This is required to send protected messages regarding appointments or private health information

Important Information

• If you are a new accepted student, please use the printable forms below:
  • Immunization Record Form
  • Physical Exam Form
• If you have already completed an older version of these forms, you may still submit them. You do NOT need to have your doctor fill out new forms. 
• Any form or print-out from your doctor's office is also an acceptable form to submit, as long as it contains the information requested by York College's Health Services.
• If you are an international student, blood tests (titer levels) showing immunity to the required immunizations must be attached/uploaded online under the Immunization history 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
• Local Pharmacies and laboratories

National & State Organizations

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