The Director of Health Services is in Room 316. Services provided include emergency first aid, disease prevention education, assistance with referrals to medical/healthcare providers, and strategies to manage illnesses while on campus. In addition, a limited number of over-the-counter oral medications are available. Immunization records are reviewed and filed in the Health Services Office. Student athletes’ physical evaluations, as well as nursing students’ and Medical Assisting students’ health assessments are reviewed and maintained in the Health Services Office. Immunization transcripts for students transferring to other colleges can be provided upon receipt of signed authorization. The Health Services Office may be reached at (518) 697-6303. In the event of a medical emergency in the Nurse’s absence, contact Security by calling the switchboard operator.
Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.
The Supported Education Program at C-GCC assists students with mental health needs to reach their academic goals. The program offers confidential support on campus, case management, and linkage to community and mental health resources. Off-campus services include academic coaching, assistance negotiating the admissions and financial aid process, individual support sessions, and a monthly peer support group is available for interested program participants. Supported Education participates in national mental health screening days at the College and provides consultation and education to the College community.
Immunization Requirements
New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires that all post-secondary students, who were born on or after January 1, 1957, and are enrolled for six or more credits, document immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella before registering for classes.
Proof of immunity consists of:
Measles – TWO doses of measles vaccine administered no more than four days prior to the first birthday and at least 28 days apart or serologic evidence of immunity.
Mumps – ONE dose of mumps vaccine administered no more than four days prior to the first birthday or serologic evidence of immunity.
Rubella – ONE dose of rubella vaccine administered no more than four days prior to the first birthday or serologic evidence of immunity.
Proof of immunity must be established with documentation such as an immunization certificate from a physician or authorized person who administered the vaccine, an official copy of immunization records from a prior school, a military immunization record or laboratory evidence of immunity and must be submitted to the Health Services Office. Appeals may be made to the Director of Health Services/College Nurse if immunization is medically contraindicated or contrary to genuine and sincere religious beliefs.
Meningococcal Meningitis – All students who are enrolled for at least six semester hours must also return the meningitis information response form certifying that they have had an immunization against meningococcal meningitis within the preceding five years OR that they have received and reviewed the information about meningococcal meningitis provided by Columbia-Greene Community College and understand the risk of the disease and the benefits of immunization and have decided NOT to obtain the immunization.
Students enrolled in the Nursing and Medical Assisting programs must comply with additional immunization requirements as indicated on the health assessment form. Nursing and Medical Assisting students will be notified of the due date for submission of the health assessment form during their registration appointment. Nursing and Medical Assisting students who do not submit the COMPLETED health assessment form by this date will be deregistered from the nursing class.
New York State law mandates that a student be excluded from all classes 30 days after the semester begins if immunization requirements have not been met.
Director: Maria Ostrander, R.N.
Phone: (518) 697-6303