WHAT IF MY SON OR DAUGHTER BECOMES ILL?
The Health Services Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm while school is session. Services are provided by registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants in collaboration with a physician, all of whom are affiliated with St. Peter’s Health Partners. Students are encouraged to call the office for a same day appointment. Medical records are confidential and we cannot release medical information to any third party, including parents, unless we have a signed waiver by your student. After hours, if your student needs emergency care, they will be transported to St. Peter’s Hospital. For after hours non-emergency medical needs, please visit our After Hours Care website.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS TOO ILL TO ATTEND CLASS?
Students are encouraged to notify their professor(s) for a missed class due to illness. Each faculty member maintains their own attendance policy. The Health Services office will work with the student and/or their treating practitioner if the absence is more than five (5) days and requires a Medical Leave notice to be issued from the Dean of Students office. Students can contact Health Services at 518-783-2554.
how can my student get to an urgent care facility or doctor's office?
Siena has an NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transport) Program. Siena has made arrangements with a local taxi company to provide transportation for students for emergency room visits that do not require an ambulance and/or for off-campus medical appointments and permit the students to charge the fee to their student account. For more information about the NEMT program.
IS STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIRED?
All full time registered students are required to have health insurance coverage and must provide verification of coverage annually.
Full time students are automatically enrolled into the CDPHP Student Health Plan offered by Siena College. If you presently are covered by another health insurance plan, you may process a waiver. Remaining in or waiving out of the health insurance plan is an annual decision, effective for the entire academic year. The insurance fee will remain on your e-bill until a waiver is approved by the Student Life Compliance Officer.
Those choosing to waive the insurance MUST renew their waiver EACH YEAR. All waivers must be submitted by the date set on the compliance website. Other changes to enrollment/waiver status can only be processed in the case of a qualifying event (e.g., loss of insurance coverage).
Does siena college offer counseling for students?
Siena offers short-term, solution-focused mental health counseling, group workshops, case management, and psychiatric care for all students. All appointments are free and confidential. There is a ten (10) session limit and students requiring more than ten sessions will meet with a case manager to identify off-campus provider options. Students can request an appointment online or by calling 518-783-2342.
Does Siena offer grief support?
The Office of Health Promotion has a team of certified peer health educators who are student leaders trained to support students who are experiencing grief and loss. Additional support is also available through the Siena College Counseling Center.
Is there support for students struggling with alcohol and/or drug use?
The Office of Health Promotion coordinates campus-wide efforts on alcohol and drug education. Students who need assistance and would like to learn more through programming, education, and one-on-one assistance can contact the Office of Health Promotion by stopping by Sarazen Student Union 320 or calling 518-782-6209.
What are the spiritual resources available for students?
The Office of the College Chaplain offers robust religious and spirituals offerings for all students, regardless of faith tradition. From our regular Mass schedule for Catholic students to Spiritual Companionship options for students exploring their spirituality and faith. In addition, our Friars in Residence, Franciscan Friars who reside in the residence hall (Hennepin, Hines, Padua, Plassmann, Ryan and Snyder) provide presence at hall programs, events, and offer support to students who need it.