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, urine testing for urinary tract infections, anemia screening, and blood glucose testing
- eye examinations for New York State driver license renewal
- loan crutches, wheelchairs, slings
- 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, 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
On Campus Physician Services
The Student Health Center is staffed by physicians, a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant.
Appointments for these providers are strongly recommended. To set up an appointment call the Student Health Center at 888-2610. It is best to call 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 Center and cancel 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
The Student Health Center performs a few very simple diagnostic tests to help confirm some medical conditions, such as strep throat, urinary tract infection 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 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 is to serve as advocates, linking you with appropriate providers and services to enhance and promote autonomy as much as possible.
Students with medical conditions, such as diabetes, seizure disorder, cancer, heart problems, etc., that require ongoing evaluation by a physician will be referred to an off-campus physician for management.
The Director of the Student Health Center assists students in locating health care providers in the Western New York area, and linking students with needed services both on and off campus. The Student Health Center will work closely with your physician to provide you with quality health care and services.
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 will 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.
In the event of an emergency, an ambulance will be called to 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 888-2330 and 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
Two Locations
Amherst University Health Center
1185 Sweet Home Road
Amherst , New York
Phone: (716) 656-4355
West Seneca Health Center
120 Gardenville Parkway
West Seneca, New York
Phone: (716) 656-4355
No appointment needed, walk in clinic
Call for hours
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
InstaCare at Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Suite 115
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: 898-4700
Walk in clinic, appointments preferred
*Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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.
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
Erie County Family Care Center
1500 Broadway
Buffalo, New York 891-7711
Appointment needed
Family Health Center at Sisters of Charity Hospital
2157 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 862-1983
Appointment needed
Nurse Help Line
All full time undergraduates and all international students can use the Nurse Help Line for nursing advise and referral. This services is part of the college's student accident and sickness insurance plan. The nurse help line is available 24/7 and
can be accessed by dialing
1-800-850-4556
Select option #1 to speak with an operator who will connect you to the nurse.
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)