Not all Johns Hopkins students are eligible to utilize our services and thus only eligible incoming students are required to submit these health requirements to our office.
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You can treat minor illnesses and injuries on your own with a personal first aid kit, and care for more serious problems until you get professional help.
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PDF Document: Here’s a checklist of health-related items we suggest you bring with you to help you prepare for your transition to Johns Hopkins. Please check our website for additional information regarding this.
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Your full container can be brought to the Student Health & Wellness Center for disposal and exchange. You can also get a FREE bio-hazard container at Health Services. If you use any injectable medications, prevent injuries to others by bringing a sharps container.It can take several months to secure an appointment with a specialist, so we suggest you do this as early as possible.We are happy to suggest appropriate specialist providers in Baltimore.If you require ongoing specialist care, we recommend you find a local specialist and schedule an appointment for early in your first semester to establish care in Baltimore. Visit your specialist provider in June or July to discuss/complete/transfer any treatments in progress in anticipation of your arrival on campus.Bring a copy of any important medical records, written in English, to share with us if you have a chronic or serious condition.If you have a chronic health condition, such as diabetes, Crohn’s disease, or SLE, please follow the additional suggestions below: Find out what your preferred lab is (i.e.Place your health insurance card in your wallet or purse.Take a photo of the front and back of your card to have with you at all times.
Bring a copy of your insurance card and a copy of your prescription plan card and keep in a safe place.Make sure to pack your bike helmet if you intend to use a bike or scooter on campus.Assemble a basic first aid kit (see list below).Gather any basic over-the-counter medications you routinely use.Invest in a back-up pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lenses, and bring a copy of your vision-related prescriptions(s) with you.Refill your prescriptions and have enough refills to last you for the first semester.Bring a list of all medications that you take with doses included.Follow the suggestions below to ensure your best health while at school. PDF Document: You can play an active part in your health at Johns Hopkins before you even arrive on campus.