The Student Health Center provides care for acute episodic illnesses or injuries common to healthy college students. Services provided include:
- diagnosis and treatment of minor acute illnesses
- first aid for minor injuries
- simple laboratory testing, such as quick strep test for evaluation of sore throats, flu testing, urine testing for urinary tract infections, anemia screening, and blood glucose testing
- eye examinations for New York State driver license renewal
- loan crutches and slings to students after evaluation in Student Health
- a rest area for students who become sick and need a place to rest
- education and educational materials on many topics pertinent to college students.
- physical examinations and immunizations for class attendance at Canisius College, only
For more detailed information about Student Health Center Services, click the links below:
On Campus Physician Services
Off Campus Physician Services
Laboratory Testing and Diagnostic Testing
Medicines and Prescriptions
Allergy Shots
Special Health Needs
Eligibility for Student Health Center Services
Care and treatment of minors (under 18 years of age)
Faculty, administrators, staff and visitors
Transportation
Location
Hours
After Hours Urgent Care
Medical Clinics
Nurse Help Line
Dental Services
Reproductive Health Services for men and women
Emergency Contact Information
Wheelchairs
On Campus Physician Services
The Student Health Center is staffed by physicians, a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant.
To set up an appointment call the Student Health Center at 888-2610 or use GriffMed, the student on line scheduler. It is best to call or log onto the scheduler early in the morning if you wish to be that day since appointments book up quickly. Students should arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled appointment and bring their health insurance card with them. Students who do not wish to keep their appointment are asked to call the Student Health Centeror cancel using GriffMed at least 24 hours before. This allows another student the opportunity to be scheduled with a campus provider.
Off Campus Physician Services
The Health Center may refer you to an off-campus physician or specialist if deemed necessary. If you are referred to an off-campus specialist or physician, you will be responsible for payment. You should have health insurance to cover the cost of the referrals (click here for health insurance information).
Laboratory Testing and Diagnostic Testing
Student Health is registered with the New York State Department of Health as a limited service laboratoy and performs CLIA-Waived point of care diagnostic tests. These include rapid antigen testing for strep throat and influenza, urine tests for urinary tract infections, blood testing by finger stick for high or low blood glucose or anemia. However, some conditions require more specialized laboratory testing. The nursing staff can obtain laboratory samples for processing at Quest Laboratories.
Diagnostic testing such as x-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, etc. are done off campus. Our nursing staff, in consultation with the college physician, will make referrals for these tests.
Payment for laboratory and diagnostic testing done off-campus are your responsibility; therefore, you should have health insurance to cover the cost of these tests.
Medicines and Prescriptions
The Student Health Center provides some over the counter medications to relieve the physical discomfort associated with fever, cold and flu symptoms, sore throat, nausea and minor injuries. These medications are free.
Prescription medicines will be prescribed by the on-campus physician after evaluation. You will be given a written prescription to fill at any local pharmacy (click here for list of local pharmacies). Payment for prescription medications will be your responsibility.
Allergy Shots
The Student Health Center does not administer allergy shots. Below is a list of physicians who provide allergy shots to Canisius students.
Please note that you must:
1. have updated physician orders and schedule for injections
2. check with the physician's office regarding shipping and storage of serum
3. keep all appointments for injections, as scheduled
4. arrange transportation to and from all appointments
5. check with your health insurance company regarding payment
Dr. Helms and Dr. Reisman
85 High Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
(716) 630-1130
*on the subway line
Allergy Clinic at Buffalo General Hospital
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
100 High Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
716) 859-2524
* on the subway line
Allergy Clinic at Erie County Medical Center
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
462 Grider Street
(716) 898-3311
*on the bus line)
Special Health Needs
Our goal in assisting you with special health needs, not available in Student Health or on campus, is to link you to service providers in Western New York who can provide the care and treatment you need to be a successful student at Canisius.
Students with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, seizure disorder, cancer, heart problems, etc., that require regular evaluation and management will be referred by Student Health to an off-campus physician. Students should have copies of their medical records sent from the treating physician at home to the specialist in Western New York.
The Student Health Center will refer students needing special nursing services such as dressing changes, intravenous therapy, respiratory therapy, injections, assistance with activities of daily living or other specialized nursing services to a local home care agency.
The Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) is also available to assist students with special health needs. The Office of DSS can be reached at (716) 888-3748 or by visiting their web site at www.canisius.edu/dss.
Eligibility for Student Health Center Services
We provide care for all registered students regardless of race, age, sex, disability, religion, health insurance status, ability to pay , sexual identity, national origin, marital status, or veterans status .
Care and treatment of minors (under 18 years of age)
Students who are under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign a permission for treatment form before care can be rendered in the Health Center, at any hospital or physician's office. This permission form can be found on the Physical Examination and Medical History form or downloaded here. (Adobe Acrobat .pdf) It is very important that the Health Center have this signed form prior to the underage student's arrival on campus.
Faculty, administrators, staff and visitors
Faculty, administrators, staff and visitors can be seen by our nursing staff for minor injuries/illnesses. Employees may be referred to Sisters Hospital Emergency Department or HealthWorks, WNY for work related injuries or illnesses or to their health provider or local hospital for non-work related illnesses or injuries. Visitors will be referred to the emergency room of a local hospital or to their health care provider.
Transportation
Students may be referred to a health care provider off-campus. We make every effort to refer you to providers near the college or along a bus or subway line. You can also use cab service for transportation listed below. Students are responsible for payment of all transportation charges, unless otherwise arranged by the Student Health Center staff.
Cab companies:
Kenmore Cab -- 876-3030/876-2300
Suburban Cab -- 688-2222
Liberty Cab -- 877-7111
We Care Wheelchair Transportation -- 838-0349
Canisius College Public Safety may transport students to Sisters Hospital for emergency care, diagnostic testing, or clinic appointments. This must, however, be arranged by the Student Health Center nursing staff and is dependent on Public Safety staff availability.
In the event of an emergency, Student Health will call for ambulance transport to the hospital. Students are responsible for paying for the ambulance transport.
Location
The Student Health Center is located in the tunnel level of Frisch Hall, Room 001, in a suite with the Counseling Center. Access to the Student Health Center is most easily achieved by walking through the tunnel. The tunnel is wheelchair accessible.
Hours
The nursing clinic is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Physicians,nurse practitioner or physician assistant are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. These clinics are open when undergraduate classes are in session during the regular fall and spring semesters. The business office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the summer sessions, May to August, the business office opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. The Student Health Center clinic and business office are closed on all official college holidays, Christmas shutdown, and snow emergency days.
Emergency Services
In the event of a medical emergency on campus such as illness or injury, call Public Safety at 711. A trained Public Safety officer will assist you and arrange for transportation to a local hospital for evaluation in the emergency room. In the event of a medical emergency off campus, dial 911.
After Hours Urgent Care
When the Student Health Center is closed, students who are sick but not in need of emergent care for a life threatening illness or injury, can be treated at one of the following urgent care clinics. These clinics treat students on a walk in basis, no appointment is needed.
After Hours Care at Lifetime Health Center
716 656-4040 appointments encouraged
Hours: Monday-Friday 11a.m.-9p.m.
Saturday 12p.m.-8p.m.
Sunday 9a.m.-5p.m.
Locations:
Mosher Health Center
899 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Amherst University Health Center
1185 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, New York 14226
West Seneca Health Center
120 Gardenville Parkway West
West Seneca, New York 14224
MedFirst Urgent Care Center
3980 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, New York 14226
Phone: (716) 929-2800
Web site www.medfirst.com
No appointment needed, walk in clinic
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holidays-call for hours
Hours are subject to change
Medical Clinics
The following clinics are available to treat a student in need of medical care during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. These clinics can be used when the Health Center is closed or if a student would like to have his/her own physician while at school. Most of these clinics require students to make an appointment, have some form of health insurance or be able to pay for services at time care is rendered.
InstaCare at Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Suite 115
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: 898-4700
Walk in clinic, appointments preferred
Monday through Friday
Buffalo General Hospital Walk In Medical Clinic
100 High Street
1st Floor D Building
Buffalo, New York
Services available Monday through Friday
Phone: 859-2175
Nurse Help Line
1-800-850-4556
Select option 1 to speak with an operator who will connect you to a nurse.
Students needing medical advise after hours can contact the Nurse Help Line.
The Nurse Help Line is available 24/7 and can be accessed by dialing
Dental Services
Students experiencing a dental problem can obtain dental care at one of the following locations:
Erie County Medical Center Dental Clinic
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 898-3198
No appointment needed, arrive by 8 a.m.
State University At Buffalo Dental Emergency Clinic
Main Street Campus
Squire Hall
829-2732
Appointment needed
Family Dental Services
2121 Main Street
Buffalo, New York
835-1933
Appointment needed
Reproductive Health Service
The Student Health Center does not provide any reproductive health services for women or men. Students are referred off campus to reproductive health specialists. The following is a list of clinics that specialize in womens and mens health.
Erie County Health Department
(716) 858-8422
Specilize in men and womens reproductive health, including examination, treatment and HPV vaccination
Call for a location near you
Medicaid and most insurances accepted
Uninsured there is a sliding scale fee
Sisters Hospital Womens Clinic
2157 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 862-1984
Womens Health Center at Womens and Childrens Hospital
239 Bryant Street
Buffalo, New York 14222
(716) 878-7737
Emergency Contact Information
In the event of a medical emergency, the Student Health staff will make every effort to contact your emergency contact. It is essential that emergency contact information be submitted to the Student Health Center before you arrive on campus and that this information is updated when changes are made to phone numbers, addresses, etc. A form for that purpose can be downloaded here. (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
Wheelchairs
Student Health does not loan wheelchairs. Anyone needing a wheelchair while on campus should contact a medical supply company to arrange to rent one. The Red Cross may also be able to loan wheelchairs for a short period of time.