Do I need to complete any health forms?
All incoming students must complete health forms by June 15. The Physical Exam Form must be completed by your healthcare provider.
The college utilizes an electronic health record (PyraMed Health Portal) on which you will complete all other incoming student health forms (click the “My Forms” tab). You will also upload the physical exam and immunization record from your provider, as well as a copy of your health insurance card (front and back) though the Document Upload Tab in the Pyramed Health Portal.
Click here to access information about the required health forms.
How do I access the PyraMed Health Portal to complete my health forms?
To access the PyraMed Health Portal:
- First, access the Muhlenberg College Application Portal (login.muhlenberg.edu)
- Enter your Muhlenberg user name and password (supplied by Informational Technology)
- Click on the icon for the PyraMed Health Portal
Refer to the “What You Need to Know about Technology @ Muhlenberg College” letter you received from Information Technology (in the June Advising packet mailing) to access the Application Portal.
If I had a physical exam in the past year, do I need another one?
The college requires a physical exam within 12 months prior to the first day of class.
If my physical exam is scheduled after June 15, what should I do?
You should still complete all the forms on the “My Forms” tab of the PyraMed Health Portal by the June 15 deadline (these forms are completed by you, not your health care provider). You should also upload your health insurance card by June 15. Please call Health Services if your physical exam and immunizations cannot be completed and uploaded before July1.
If I need an air conditioner for medical reasons or have another special housing request for medical reasons, what should I do?
If you need central air conditioning or have another special housing request, please refer to the Special Housing Request Process. You will need to submit the special housing request form and medical documentation to the Office of Disability Services. You will be notified by the Office of Disability Services on the status of your request.
For requests to use window air conditioner units, please refer to the college’s Air Conditioner Policy. You will need to upload medical documentation though the PyraMed Health Portal to support your request for use of a window AC unit to Health Services. You will be notified by Housing & Residence Life when your request has been approved to use window air conditioner unit.
I received a meningococcal vaccine (Quadrivalent Serogroup A,C,Y, W-135) before the age of 16 years. Do I need another meningococcal vaccine?
Yes, all students need the Meningitis Vaccine (Quadrivalent, Serogroup A,C,Y, W-135) on or after their 16th birthday.
Does the college have a student health insurance policy for major medical?
No. The college does not offer a major medical health insurance policy. The College does require that all students have their own individual health insurance coverage.
When is the Health Center open, what services are provided, and is there a cost?
While classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, Health Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Center is staffed by full-time registered nurses, with physician services two hours daily. Health Services provides primary care services and refers students to appropriate specialists and outside health care facilities when appropriate. There is a nominal fee for certain procedures, tests, and medications; however, routine visits are free. For additional information, about clinical services, click here.
How are health care services provided when Health Services is closed?
Students can contact Campus Safety (484-664-3110) year round for emergencies. During fall and spring semesters while classes are in session. Muhlenberg College EMS is typically available by calling Campus Safety. An on call nurse is available by calling Campus Safety to answer urgent questions by phone during fall and spring semester. During summer a nurse is available limited hours by appointment only.
Allentown has an excellent health care system, including both hospitals and urgent care facilities. Please see here for local hospitals and urgent care information that are available for students to access.
Who may receive health care services and where is the Health Center located?
Health Services is located in the Life Sports Center, 1st floor. Services are offered to any full-time traditional Muhlenberg College student who has a completed Muhlenberg College Health Form on file.
How are Prescription Medications obtained?
If a student needs to have medication filled from a pharmacy and he/she/they does not have transportation to the pharmacy, the student may bring his/her/their prescription and insurance prescription card to the Center. Health Services will assist the student in establishing an account with a local pharmacy. The Center staff will then fax the prescription to the local pharmacy, which will then deliver the medication to the Health Center. A nurse will send a secure message through the health portal to the student to pick-up the medication. Click here for a list of pharmacies who deliver to the health center.
What if I need allergy injections or other special services?
Students receiving allergy injections may bring the serum and current schedules to Health Services where the serum will be stored and administered in accordance with the schedule provided by their physicians. Injections are administered only during the physician hours of Health Services. A nominal fee is charged for the injection.
How do students get to off-campus medical appointments?
Within the city limits of Allentown, transportation may be arranged for freshmen students by contacting the Health Center staff, who will then coordinate transportation through Campus Safety for off-campus appointments.
May a parent call Health Services?
A parent may always call Health Services to report his/her concerns or provide further information regarding a student. However, Health Services staff will not share health care information or office visits with a parent without the explicit permission of the student except in specific instances. The specific instances include life-threatening situations or when the student is a danger to self or a danger to others. Please see our Confidentiality Policy.