The University health services are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week while the University is in session. The Harry B. Etter Health Center is located on the east side of campus facing the Seavers Apt. complex. A staff of full-time and part-time nurses are on duty 24-hours a day, and the health center physicians hold daily hours Monday through Friday. They are also on call for emergencies at all other times -- at the discretion of the on duty nurse.

Students and parents are financially responsible for all medical expenses incurred for treatment beyond that provided in the Health Center. The University assumes no financial responsibility for care you receive off-campus. It is recommended that each student be covered by some type of quality private health and accident insurance. Athletic insurance coverage is provided for members of the University athletic teams, but it applies only to injuries which occur in team practices and competitions during the particular sports season. (Note: extracurricular and intramural sports are NOT covered by the athletic policy.) Therefore, athletes should also have quality private insurance. A private provider insurance company that is contracted by Shippensburg University can provide basic coverage. Information regarding this plan is available through University Health Services. Since an uninsured injury or sickness might impair the student’s ability to continue because of financial loss, the University believes health insurance coverage is of the utmost importance.

Any questions about Etter, healthcare or insurance should be addressed to (717) 477-1458. 

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