Health Care Services

Health Services:

• Education, diagnosis and treatment/management of acute common illnesses and injuries
• First aid/urgent care
• Vaccinations (MMR, Menactra, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Twinrix (Hepatitis A and B combined), Gardasil)
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) skin test clinics
• Removal of stitches
• Laboratory services (Quest Diagnostics Laboratory)
• Flu shot clinics (see Upcoming Health Events for dates)
• Emergency contraception ("morning-after pill") 
• Testing for sexually transmitted infections (male students only).  Female students will be referred to the TCNJ Planned Parenthood office.
• Physicals for nursing, study abroad, Lions' EMS, employment
• Pregnancy tests
• Allergy injections
• Smoking cessation assistance
• HIV testing - see below
• Other health related services and information

Students with more complicated, unstable or chronic health conditions will be referred to physicians and other specialists in the community. Please note that dental services and vision care are not available on campus.

Cost:

Visits to Health Services are free to students currently taking classes. However, there is a charge for vaccinations, administration of allergy shots, diagnostic tests and supplies. Community health facilities must be utilized for pharmacy, X-ray, laboratory, emergency services, specialized care, etc. at additional costs to the student. Student insurance will help defray the cost of some of these services and is strongly advised.

Gynecological Care - Planned Parenthood:

Planned Parenthood Association of the Mercer Area, Inc. operates an on-site clinic two days per week within Health Services during the semester by appointment.   The office offers TCNJ students an opportunity to obtain gyncological services and birth control conveniently on campus.  Planned Parenthood accepts most insurance plans, including the TCNJ Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).  

• Closed summer, winter and spring breaks/intersessions

To make an appointment, call 609-771-2110 during these hours of operation.  For all other times and during breaks/intersessions, call 609-599-4881, extension 163. 

HIV Testing - Hamilton Township, Department of Health:

Hamilton Township of Health offers free HIV screening every other Friday during the semester.  Pre and post-test counseling is provided by a certified HIV/STD health educator.  No appointment is necessary.  Click here for dates, more information and off-campus testing sites.