Health Services

Student Health Services offers a variety of basic medical services, much like a doctor's office. General medical problems can be addressed at the Student Health Services office located in Morewood Gardens.

Please note that the Health History form may be completed and submitted online. You will need an ID and a student number to access the form.

Urgent Care

UPMC Urgent Care is a service that provides immediate care for minor illnesses and injuries—including colds, flu, rashes, stitches, and fractures. You do not need an appointment. You may walk in to receive medical attention any day of the week.

The Urgent Care office nearest to the INI is UPMC Urgent Care Shadyside, 5231 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, (412) 623-4114.

Local Hospitals

You should be familiar with the many local hospitals in case you require medical attention outside of Health Services hours or need more extensive medical assistance. These are the most accessible hospitals in and around Oakland:

UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St. (Oakland)
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2583
(412) 647-2345

UPMC Shadyside
5230 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1381
(412) 623-2121

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
45th Street & Penn Avenue (Lawrenceville)
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC Health System
300 Halket St. (Oakland)
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 641-1000

Health Insurance

Carnegie Mellon requires all students to carry valid health insurance while attending programs at the university. You do not have to purchase insurance through the university if your own policy provides coverage while you are pursuing your studies in Pittsburgh. However, students without insurance, or with insurance that does not cover them while they attend school, will need to purchase health insurance through the university.