Limited Services for Faculty and Staff
Urgent Mental Health Concerns
Morningside/Manhattanville faculty and staff have access to the Employee Assistance Program, which offers brief counseling for a variety of concerns and can assist with longer-term referrals.
In the event of an urgent and serious mental health issue requiring immediate attention, Morningside/Manhattanville faculty and staff may be seen for an emergency consultation at Counseling and Psychological Services. Consultations are limited to one visit
Immunization
Morningside/Manhattanville faculty and staff may also receive flu shots*, Hepatitis B immunization (if required by the individual’s job), and measles immunization (if specified in a pre-employment agreement) at cost.
*Faculty and staff can receive no-cost flu vaccinations during the annual Flu fairs during the Fall term.
Travel Assessment
Faculty traveling with students on University-sponsored programs may obtain a travel assessment for a nominal fee by making an appointment with Medical Services.
HIV Testing
Confidential HIV-antibody testing, counseling, and referral for treatment is available to all members of the Columbia community. There is no fee for these services, and no appointment is needed. Learn more about HIV testing and treatment or to speak with one of our team members, schedule a Sexual and Reproductive Health Visit, drop-in, or email [email protected].
No cost ambulance service (24/7)
Medical emergency on or near campus? Call Columbia University Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS) first at 212-854-5555 to get help fast.
CUEMS is a free and confidential student-operated ambulance service is New York State-certified and available 24/7 for the Columbia community living and working on or near the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses. CUEMS provides basic life-support, prehospital emergency medical care, ambulance transport to appropriate hospitals, and can facilitate speedy referrals to other Columbia resources.
The nearest hospital to the Morningside campus is Mount Sinai Morningside at 1111 Amsterdam Avenue at 113th Street.
Not eligible for Columbia Health
Visiting Scholars
With space and staffing at Columbia Health devoted to Columbia students, visiting scholars should anticipate obtaining any required health care services and medical insurance coverage through providers in the local community and other insurance carriers.
Before arriving at Columbia, visiting scholars must be sure that they have adequate medical insurance coverage that will be effective in New York City. The Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan provides coverage only for students and their dependents and is, therefore, not available to visiting scholars who are not registered as students.
Postdoctoral Research Associates and Fellows
Postdoctoral research associates and fellows should anticipate obtaining any required health care services through providers in the local community and through other medical insurance plans, including plans available for Columbia faculty and staff, if eligible.
Postdoctoral research associates and research fellows should consult their department administrator for information about eligibility, enrollment procedures, and premiums.
For detailed information, read the Columbia Human Resources Overview of Benefits.