In the event care is needed when Health Services is closed, please refer to the following information:
If emergency care is needed immediately, call 911.
Local off-campus health care resources include:
Reading Hospital
Tower Health
420 S 5th Avenue
West Reading, PA (484) 628-8000
Tower Health Medical Group - Urgent Care
2101 State Hill Road
Suite 5
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-898-2490
Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Penn State Health
St. Joseph Medical Center
2500 Bernville Road
Reading, PA (610) 378-2000
Patient First
2600 Papermill Road
Wyomissing, PA (484) 220-0051
Open 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Cab service for non-emergency visits to the above locations when Health Services is closed can be coordinated through Residence Life. Cab vouchers can be issued so that the student does not need money at the time of the cab ride. Cab fare will be billed to the student account and can be paid at a later time through the Bursar Office.
In the event of an emergency, an ambulance will be dispatched by calling 911 or police services.
Payment for ambulance services is the responsibility of the student and will be billed directly.
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