Student Health Services (SHS, HEO, MCAPS) will be closed for the Summer Break beginning May 11th until August 27th.  SHS and MCAPS have a summer telephone message that will direct the caller on leaving a message.  We do our best to answer all inquiries or questions as promptly as possible.  We do suggest that you view our joint website for complete information regarding our services and some of the most frequently asked questions.  If you need health care during the summer a list of emergency care or medical providers within our community is available on the SHS website's Resources page (under the "Go To" heading, "Resources"). To answer insurance coverage available by any of these medical facilities, we recommend that you discuss your insurance coverage directly with the medical facility or refer to your carrier for information regarding coverage.

Freshman students may submit completed Entrance Physicals via fax, e-mail and US mail.  The Entrance Physicals MUST include the signature of a physician, immunization records and signed by the entering student. The forms are reviewed for completion and may be returned if not completed.

Request for medical records from Student Health may be made during the summer break via a letter or submitting a signed Medical Release form.  [More complete information can be found on the SHS website forms page (the SHS website under "Go To" heading, "Forms").]

Request for medical records from Monsour Counseling may be made during the summer break via a letter or submitting a signed Release form.    [More complete information can be found on the SHS website forms page (the SHS website under "Go To" heading, "Forms").]

Information regarding the College Student Health Insurance can be found on all Student Services' Websites.  Under the "Download" heading on any of our sites.  You will find complete information regarding the  2012-2013 Student Accident and Sickness Plan. For additional information, go to student insurance information for The Claremont Colleges at Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions (the carrier's website).

Student Health has entered the world of technology, with electronic medical records (EMR).  This has allowed us to streamline many of the services that Student Health offers its patients. We now have electronic check-in for those students who have made an appointment.  Our x-ray department has installed a digital x-ray system, that will also enable us to provide a copy of a student's x-ray on a CD. Our dispensary and lab  are also part of the new system, which we feel provides our students with a level of care that is our commitment to the Claremont Colleges.

We are now accepting credit cards for payment for additional services provided our patients.  We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as Claremont Cash. If bills are not paid at time of service patients have 30 days before the balance is submitted to their student account for payment.  We encourage all graduating seniors to pay their bill in full, prior to SHS closing for the summer.

Flu Shots will be available for all students in the Student Health Center beginning in October.  You may call to make appointment for your shot or come to one of the schedule flu clinics held at various college and campus sites during the month of October. You may complete a Flu Consent Form in advance.  Go to Student Health Center Forms to print out the form.

Flu vaccine clinics for fall 2012:

• Monday October 1st Pomona Blue Room Frank Dining Hall 11:30-1
• Wednesday October 3 CMC Collins Dining Hall 11:30-1
• Thursday October 4th Pitzer McConnell Library 11:30-1
• Wednesday October 10th HMC Aviation Room 11:30-1
• Thursday October 11th Scripps Career and Planning Center 11:30-1
• Friday October 26th CUC Administrative Building First Street 11:30-1
• Monday November 5th KGI [time TBA]
  
• Wednesday November 7th Tranquada Building Multi-Purpose RM 3:00 - 6:00pm

Flu Shots will be available for all students in the Student Health Center beginning October. Please call to make an appointment for your shot or come to one of the seven (7) scheduled flu clinics to be held at various colleges during the month of October.  The following is a schedule of dates, times and locations:

Monday - October 10th - Pomona (Franck Private Dining Room) 11:30- 1:00 pm

Tuesday - October 11th - CMC (Collins Green Room) 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Wednesday - October 12th - HMC (Aviation Room) 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Monday - October 24th - KECK - (TBA) 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Tuesday - October 25th - Pitzer (McConnell Lounge) 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Thursday - October 27th - Scripps (Lower Dining Room) 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Wednesday - November 9th - Tranquada (Multi Purpose Room) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Summer break is coming to an end.  Student Health Services will be open for students as follows:

Monsour Counseling will be open for appointment August 30th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  You may call to make an appointment beginning Monday August 22nd.

Student Health Services will be open the week of August 22nd for walk-in appointments 8:15 am to 5:00 pm.  The week of August 30th SHS will begin seeing patients who have scheduled an appointment.

HEO will be open for students beginning August 30th.  

Please refer to each website for complete information.

If you need health care during the summer a list of emergency care or medical providers within our community is available on the SHS website ("Students Health Center Resources"). Or you can access this information from our SHS website under "Go To" heading and then Resources.

We are shocked and saddened by the continuing devastating news in Japan following a magnitude 9.0 offshore quake and resulting tsunami. The disaster impacts the entire campus community - staff, students, faculty and alumni. Some of us may have family members, relatives, friends, and colleagues affected directly or indirectly by the disaster.   As we continue to receive reports of the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, it's important to know that caring support and resources are immediately available to our Claremont College's community.  We hope that you will contact us if you are struggling yourself or worried about another in our community.