Student Health Program
The Cleveland Institute of Music recognizes an obligation to assure the physical and mental well-being of its students. All full-time students participate in the Case Student Health Program, which includes care provided by the University Health Service and coverage under the Case Medical Plan. All students who have paid the Health Service Fee are eligible to make use of the services offered within the Health Service.
For more details on the Health Plan, click on the links below, download the PDF, or contact:
University Health Service - external link
Street Address: 2145 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106
Postal Address: 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
Health Program Details
For more information on different aspects of the Health Program, click on the links below. For full details, visit the UHS web site, the Case Western Student Affairs Office, or the CIM Student Affairs Office
General Benefits
- Visits are free to all registered CIM students.
- Students may choose a personal physician or nurse practitioner.
- MD specialties include internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics.
- Nurse practitioners for women's health, ambulatory care, allergies.
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Women's Clinic
- Annual exams with Pap smears (at no extra charge).
- Birth control.
- Emergency contraception (also available via on-call service).
- STI (sexually transmitted infection) questions/check-ups.
- Other concerns: breast mass, infertility, hair growth, painful periods, pregnancy, sexuality/orientation, etc.
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Men's Health
- Visits to physicians in the General Clinic.
- Questions/concerns about STI (sexually transmitted infection), sexuality/orientation, sexual function, testicular irregularity, etc.
- Questions about family history, cholesterol, hair growth, etc.
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Appointments / Emergencies
Appointments may be made by calling 216.368.4539.
Same day appointments are available for acute illness; the earlier in the day a student calls, the easier it is to arrange an appointment time. Students who have established a relationship with a primary care practitioner will also have access to that practitioner via e-mail. In some cases, it is possible to refill a prescription, for instance, without the student needing to be seen immediately.
Emergency assistance is available on nights and weekends during the regular school year by calling 216.368-2450. The answering service will reach the nurse on call or the physician on call, who can then assist with the emergency.
Students with life-threatening emergencies should, of course, go immediately to the nearest emergency room and inform UHS (as soon as it is possible). All registered students at CIM, regardless of what insurance they use, are eligible for care at the Health Service and the on-call Emergency Service during the regular school year (Fall and Spring semesters). There is a small, one-time fee charged for students wishing to use the Health Service during the summer. If students have the Student Medical Plan as their insurance, this fee will be covered by the Plan.
All services and records of the Health Service are confidential and may not be released to anyone without the signed written informed consent of the student.
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Medical Care for Performing Artists
Medical Records
Medical information from a student's records is available only to members of the UHS staff and may be released only with written consent of the student. UHS does not disclose any nonpublic personal information about students or former students to anyone, except as permitted by Ohio law.
UHS cannot disclose medical information to parents, professors, deans, future employers, or any other interested parties without a written Release of Information signed by the student.
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Additional Services
An allergy clinic is available so that students receiving allergy shots may continue to do so while at CIM. The student wishing to do this will need to provide bottles of antigenic extract, as well as information from the treating physician regarding administration of the extract. Nutrition information/advice is available for students wishing to lose weight or follow a special diet.
Services not provided at the Health Service itself (laboratory tests, x-rays, consultations, etc.) are often provided at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Students will be billed for any such outside services they receive and then must submit those bills for reimbursement from either the Student Medical Plan or another health insurance plan. Further information about submitting bills for the Student Medical Plan is available within the Health Service.
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Health Requirements
All new full-time students should fill out an Immunization History. This is particularly important for CIM students who may be traveling internationally. A copy of this history should be kept with the passport.
Ohio Revised Code Section 1713.55 requires all students living in on-campus housing to submit a statement on their vaccination status for meningitis and hepatitis B before they can live on campus. (Students need not be vaccinated to comply with this Ohio law. They simply must be informed that the vaccines are available, though they may be declined, if desired.) More information about the vaccines can be found on the Health Service website.
In addition, UHS requests that all students provide an Emergency Notification form. Students who have specific medical information they would like to disclose to UHS may do so on this form. Both of these forms should be available directly from CIM. Additionally, all of these forms should be available from the Case Student Affairs web site.
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Student Medical Plan
The Student Medical Plan provides coverage, within the benefit guidelines, for medical services provided outside the Health Service. This includes such things as laboratory tests, x-rays, emergency room treatment, and hospitalization.
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Dentistry & Eye Care
The University Health Service does not provide dental services or prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will make referrals when needed.
The Dental Clinic of the School of Dentistry is available for routine care, and the Emergency Dental Clinic will provide immediate service as necessary.
The Case Medical Plan excludes coverage for expenses incurred for corrective lenses and eye examinations. The Plan does offer coverage for dental care that is provided by the Case School of Dentistry, and does cover injuries to sound natural teeth within the stated policy guidelines.
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Dependent Coverage
Dependents (spouses and children) of full-time students are not eligible for care at the Health Service. However, elective medical coverage information is available.
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CIM Counseling, Placement, and Tutoring Services
The CIM Office of Student Affairs coordinates a variety of counseling services. Assistance is available for personal, academic, and career matters.
CIM offers counseling to international students and assists them in making adjustments to campus life. The Case Office of International Student Services is also a supplementary resource for CIM international students requiring assistance with nonacademic concerns.
Students can log in to access placement assistance offered to graduating students, including an inventory of currently available job openings and by advising in such matters as résumé preparation, employment correspondence, and audition and tape recording preparation. Additionally, a placement credential forwarding service is available.
Tutoring is available to students who need assistance in music theory, sightsinging, and eartraining subjects. Case also provides assistance in certain liberal arts areas.
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