Notice: While Penn State continues to monitor the global outbreak of the coronavirus closely, services will be provided remotely. Contact: You can contact our campus nurse, Jill Thoman, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at (570) 963-2681 or email [email protected]. Additionally, a 24 hour/7 day a week nurse advice line available for free for all Penn state students at (814) 863-4463. |
Our campus nurse, Jill Thoman, RN, B.S., CSN, is here to assist all Penn State Scranton students during the Fall and Spring semesters in the event of illness and other health-related concerns. Health services are available to students at no cost and health records are strictly confidential. No information contained in a health record may be released without written consent of the student.
Health Services on Campus
Nurse Jill can also help you:
- Submit PSU Immunization Requirements
- Seek accommodations for physical disabilities and temporary physical injuries
- Locate Student Health Insurance Information
Psychological Counseling
Free, confidential counseling is available for students on campus in the SLC 22 during the fall and spring semesters. To schedule an appointment with Katherine J. Stefanelli, Ph.D. call (570) 963-2694 or email at [email protected].
Emergency Response
Police and Public Safety is available for emergency responses when Health Services is closed in the summer. You can reach them at (570) 963-2555.
Local Emergency Resources
- Women's Resource Center and Rape Crisis Center - 24 hour hotline: (570)-346-4671
- Dunmore Police: (570) 344-0851
- Geisinger Community Medical Center: (570) 703-8000
- Regional Hospital of Scranton: (570) 348-7100
- Commonwealth Health (Moses Taylor Hospital): (570) 770-5000
- Affirmative Action Office at University Park
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 (800)-273-TALK (8255)