Yes! The Health Service is open Monday through Friday. See above for the most up to date hours.
Call 973-408-3414 to schedule an appointment. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.
No, walk-ins are not permitted at this time. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Isolate yourself from others as much as possible. This means staying in your room and avoiding public places where you can potentially expose yourself to other people. If you are around others, be sure to wear a face covering and keep at least 6 feet apart. Contact the Health Service to discuss your symptoms with one of our healthcare providers. If you are a commuter, do not come to campus if you are ill, and contact your healthcare provider.
For medical emergencies, call 911. For other medical needs, there are several urgent care centers near campus which are listed on the
Emergency Information page of our website.
Covid vaccines are not currently available at the Health Service. There are several local pharmacies and other facilities where the vaccine is available. To find locations locations near you and schedule an appointment, go to
vaccine finder or to the
Atlantic Health site.
Upload a copy or picture of your vaccine card to your
health portal. Choose “Covid vaccine card” as the upload category. The document must include your name and date of birth, as well as the name of the vaccine and dates administered.
Yes-flu shots are still available for all Drew students, staff, and faculty. Call to make an appointment.
What other services are available?
Our usual services will continue to be available this semester, including: immunizations; physicals; sick visits; STD testing; contraceptive counseling and gynecological care.
Covid-19 testing is available at the Health Service for students who have symptoms suggestive of Covid, or if needed for other reasons. Call the Health Service ahead of time to schedule an appointment. You can also visit the
NJ Department of Health website for other locations. If you get tested for Covid-19 outside of Drew and the result is positive, please inform the Health Service.
You will need to isolate in order to prevent the spread of the virus. At this time, the isolation period is a minimum of 5 days. You may be released from isolation on day 6 to attend class and other activities
where you can remain masked at all times IF: your symptoms have mostly resolved, and you have been fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours. You must be cleared by the Health Service in order to leave isolation. Isolation housing is available for residential students; you may also isolate at home if you live within driving distance to campus. If you are a commuter student and have tested positive, do not come to campus and notify the Health Service. If you are tested at a facility other than Drew Health Service or perform a home test and receive a positive result, please notify the Health Service as soon as possible. If you receive a positive result when the Health Service is closed, contact your RA.
See the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on Covid-19.
Both isolation and quarantine are public health measures that involve separating people from one another, in order to prevent the spread of illness. Isolation is separating those who are sick (they either have symptoms suggestive of covid-19 and are waiting for test results, or have tested positive for Covid-19) from others who are not sick, to prevent it from spreading. Quarantine separates and restricts movement of those who were exposed to a contagious disease such as Covid, to see if they become sick.
If you were identified as a
close contact, you will be contacted by Health Service staff or a member of the contact tracing team. We are following the current CDC guidelines for quarantine: If you are not up to date with covid vaccinations (you are either unvaccinated; have not completed the primary series; or have not received a booster when booster eligible), you will need to quarantine for 5 days and will be tested 5 days after exposure. If you are up to date with covid vaccinations (you have received the primary series including the booster; or you have received the primary series, but are not yet eligible to receive a booster) and asymptomatic, you do not need to quarantine but will be tested 5 days after your exposure. All close contacts will have to wear a mask at all times when around others and monitor symptoms for 10 days. If you develop symptoms at any time within that 10 day period, you must isolate yourself from others and notify the Health Service. It is important to respond to any calls from the Health Service so we can provide instructions and guidance about how to keep you healthy. Quarantine housing will be available on campus, in addition to other services and support.
Whether you are on campus or at home, there are things you can do now to maintain good physical and mental health:
-Get good rest and sleep. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
-Eat healthy and nutritious foods.
-Avoid smoking and vaping.
-Wash your hands frequently.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as germs can spread this way.
-Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or crook of your arm.
-Clean and disinfect frequently used personal items and spaces.
-Avoid being around people who are sick; conversely, stay home/away from others if you are sick.
-Exercise regularly and get outdoors for fresh air whenever possible.
-Follow University policies and state guidance regarding use of face coverings and physical distancing.
-Stay connected to family and friends in safe ways such as using Facetime or getting together outdoors.
-If you’re feeling stressed and feel you need additional support, connect with the Counseling Service .
-Get a flu shot when they are available in the fall!
Visit the Health Service
website or call our office for more information.
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