It is the mission of the Office of Health Services to identify, address and provide accessible health care to BCC’s underserved student body to improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the student body, as well as the surrounding community. We strive to promote healthy behaviors, prevent illness and injury and empower students to make informed decisions about their health.

Services Provided

• Free blood pressure checks
• Free MMR Vaccinations
• Clearance for Clinical LPN and RN students
• Free and Confidential HIV and STI testing.
• Free seasonal influenza (FLU) vaccines administration
• Over-the-counter medications
• Private Lactation room for nursing BCC mothers

Immunizations Requirements

• All students must submit documentation of immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in compliance with NYS Public Health Law 2165, and complete a Meningitis Response form in compliance with NYS Public Health Law 2167. See link: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/handbook/section_1_requirements.htm
• Students may submit immunization via email (scanned documents only/screenshots are not acceptable) to:
  healthservices@bcc.cuny.edu.

Health and Wellness Programs

• Health Education programming including Men’s Health Initiative, World AIDS Day, Women’s Health Fair, Hispanic Heritage Health Event, African American Health event, Annual Wellness Fair.
• Referrals to partnering healthcare agencies for comprehensive medical screenings and treatment.
• Health Information on smoking cessation, nutrition, and healthy relationships.
• Blood Drives