There’s so much going on here at Purchase College—to see and do it all, you need to feel your very best.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Purchase College Health Service is to provide sensitive, comprehensive health care for all matriculated students at Purchase College. This mission is achieved through a system of high-quality evaluation, treatment and referral services, and by providing models for healthy living through preventative care and health education to help ensure student success. Health Services is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of patient care through ongoing educational support of the health service staff and through collaboration with other college departments in an effort to address health issues in the context of the total college experience.
Need an Appointment for Medical Care?
Medical care is offered during the Fall and Spring academic semesters Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Medical visits are by appointment only.
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Please call (914) 251-7925 to schedule an appointment.
- At this time appointments can not be scheduled via the patient portal.
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You can decide whether to be seen by your provider either in person or virtually. Please specify your preference while scheduling your appointment.
- For in person appointments: please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
- For virtual appointments: a zoom link will be sent to your purchase email account prior to the appointment.
- A face covering must be worn at all times if you have symptoms of respiratory illness.
- Call (914) 251-6911 in case of an emergency.
After Hours
If you are sick and unsure whether to contact emergency services when the health center is not open, you can call FONEMED (the Nurse Advice Line for Purchase College) toll free at (844) 938-1024
Sick Notes
Health Services does NOT provide sick notes. All professors and instructors are aware of this policy. If you would like documentation that you were seen at Health Services, you can log onto the patient portal and print a walk-out-statement.
Health Services advises students to communicate directly with professors if they are not feeling well enough to attend class.
For more information please refer to the policies page on the health services website.
Medical Record Request
To request medical records please email us at Health Services at hse@purchase.edu
Please include your Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth, and School ID (if known) and specific records requested.
We retain records for seven years from the time you enrolled in Purchase College or seven years from the last time you were seen in Health Services