Health Services

La Roche College has made a commitment to value all students and strive to provide the best care while you are here. UPMC Passavant is committed to the enhancement of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

To meet your medical needs, La Roche College Student Health at UPMC Passavant offers the following services:

• primary care and specialist referrals
• laboratory services
• emergency care through the Emergency Department

These services are available between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Routine, non-emergency care is provided at no cost under the terms of the UPMC Passavant/ La Roche College agreement. This includes tests and/or procedures normally handled in a primary care physician's office.

You may seek emergency care after hours, on holidays and on weekends.

Health services will be billed as emergency services to the student or your own insurance provider if services are provided outside regular business hours or is over and above routine care.

In order to receive these services, you must have your student identification card, you should also have your health care insurance card.

Medical Excuses are not provided for missed classes, examinations, etc. Students are responsible for notifying professors. A record of service may be requested to verify a Health Service visit.

Health Care Insurances

La Roche College Student Health at UPMC Passavant is designed to provide a source of care during your years as a student at the College. However, when an emergency or expanded medical treatment is necessary, La Roche College has made an optional policy available. Your family plan also may be used to provide coverage. For more information on this, please visit the Student Life Office in Zappala College Center .

Health Service Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emergency Care Hours: Emergency Department: 412-367-6300

Where to go: In most circumstances, you must call 412-367-6420 before going to the hospital.

If you need transportation, call 412-536-1111 for Public Safety.

When you arrive at UPMC Passavant, please ask for the Wellness Office.

If you have questions or need additional information please feel free to contact the Counseling center located in Bold Hall II or call Don Treser at x1051 (412-536-1051).