SPECIAL NOTICE------WE HAVE MOVED
University Health Services is now located at 833 Chestnut St., Suite 205. Our telephone/facsimile numbers remain the same. If you have any questions, please contact us at (215)955-6835.
H1N1 Alert
If you are an employee or student and suspect that you may have contracted or been exposed to Novel Influenza A H1N1 (swine flu), please contact our office for direction. Remember to take the following simple steps to stay healthy through this upcoming summer season:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Remember that although the flu shot is not protective against H1N1, it remains an excellent method of prevention for Influenza A, a virus that kills 36,000 Americans annually. Vaccinations will begin in October for all students and employees.
University Health Services
Welcome to the home page for University Health Services. Together with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety and the Department of Infection Control, UHS works to promote a safe and healthy environment for the students, employees and volunteers of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson University Physicians.
Pre-matriculation Requirements for Jefferson Students
All students are required to submit a pre-matriculation physical examination form to UHS prior to registration. Our address is listed below. Current Jefferson employees may have this done free of charge in UHS. Please fill out the first two pages of pre-matriculation form and bring to our office.
Episodic Care for Students
Students may be seen for episodic care visits on a walk in basis during the hours of 7:30 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Vaccinations and tuberculosis skin tests are provided at any time during the day.
Work Related Illnesses
Ill employees may be seen to determine their ability to work. University Health Services will refer all employees to their primary care provider for evaluation and treatment
Occupational Exposures for Employees and Students
Any employee of student who has sustained a body fluid exposure should be seen as soon as possible in UHS, or in the Jefferson Emergency Department during off hours. See Occupational Exposure to Body Fluid Section at top left of page.
Adacel (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Vaccine)
Adacel has been approved since June, 2005 and is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control for all health care workers. All new employees/students are required to undergo vaccination prior to employment/matriculation. Current employees/students may come to UHS for free vaccination or for more information.
Telephone: (215) 955-6835
Fax: (215) 923-5778
Location: 833 Chestnut St Suite 205 Philadelphia, Pa 19107
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM
(Closed 12-1 Thursdays only)
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