Pitt-Johnstown students pay $40 every semester for health benefits provided by the university.

Registered Nurse Cindy Webb said she feels Pitt-Johnstown students are given their $40 worth of medical attention. Webb works in the Pitt-Johnstown Student Health Services Office.

“The $40 goes to the equipment and supplies. If you come into our office sick, we can give you a bag of over-the-counter medicines and other useful supplies. We cannot take care of everything, but we do what we can with what we have.”

Webb said there are two nurses working in the office until 5 p.m. every weekday.

“We do not work weekends, but, if you are truly sick and need immediate help, the police can take the students to an emergency room, but they are not a taxi service. They have other things to worry about than every student who gets the flu.”

Executive director of Health and Wellness Services Theresa M. Horner said the Health Services staff strive to provide convenient and quality services to the Pitt-Johnstown campus.

“Services are available to all resident and commuter students. The nurses participate in health-education, promotion and prevention.”

“Current departmental goals include plans to conduct a student health survey to gain additional student input regarding health and wellness services,” said Horner.

Student Government Association President Jeff Burtner said as far as priority goes, health care benefits have never been an issue.

“As SGA President, I feel our campus is provided with the best health care available,” said Burtner.