The Alvernia College Health Center is a nurse directed outpatient facility. The philosophy of the Health Center is one of holistic wellness, including social health, physical health, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health.

Location

The Health Center is located on the bottom floor of Veronica Hall.
610-568-1467
Fax: 610-796-8422
email: catherine.cammarano@alvernia.edu


Hours

A registered nurse is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during fall and spring semesters by appointment.

Physician services are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, free of charge. Family Health Care of the Reading Hospital are the providers.

There also are local doctors, pharmacies, and laboratory facilities. For more information call the Health Center at 610-568-1467.

Services

Alvernia College Health Center services reflect the recommendations of the American College Health Association (ACHC), the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Alvernia College requires completed immunization record on all full time students. Athletes, Nursing, Athletic Training, and Occupational Therapy students must have a physical from their primary physician. These forms are due to the Health Center by August 10 for the fall semester and January 10 for the spring semester.

Medical treatment given by the nursing staff and doctor on campus is offered without charge to all students. Students are responsible for all other costs, including doctor visits off campus, prescriptions, laboratory tests, ambulance service, and hospital care. Students are responsible for their own transportation to a physician's office and/or to a hospital except in an emergency, when an ambulance will be called.

The following services are provided by the nurse:

The following services are provided by Family Health Care by appointment at the Health Center:

Cathy Cammarano, RN
Director of Health Services
610-796-8334
catherine.cammarano@alvernia.edu

Confidentiality

Privacy is a very important concern for all those who come to the Health and Wellness Center. The Center follows the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Under this act, the privacy of the patient/student is protected by established Privacy and Patient Rights. No health or counseling records are issued without the written permission of the student.

Student Health Insurance

All students must have health insurance. A group plan is available through the Student Billing Office for those not covered by a family plan. Call 610-796-8214 for further information. Click here for a student insurance claim form.

The name of the insurance provider and policy numbers must be listed on each student's immunization record.

Helpful Health Links

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
• ACHA (American College Health Association)
• National Institute of Health Eating Healthy
• Managing Stress
• Alcohol

Forms

• New Student Letter
• Physical Form
• Immunization Record
• Meningitis Waiver
• Information Release Form