Medical Services
At each site, a health professional, usually a nurse, is available at least part-time to screen student medical complaints and provide first aid. In general, this health professional then refers students to local physicians, clinics, or emergency rooms for treatment. Students are taken directly to walk-in clinics or emergency rooms when the campus-based health professional is not on duty. At the Language Immersion Program, we will work with a pediatric practice in Great Barrington. When students are referred to local providers, a CTY staff member accompanies them, and parents are informed as soon as possible. All costs associated with medical care are the responsibility of the student’s family. Our administrative and health staff dispense medications as authorized by both parents’ and physicians’ signatures on the appropriate medical forms. Our administrative staff includes a health assistant. Health assistants are not licensed professionals, but assist with health logistics and communications; they help dispense medications as authorized on student medical forms, maintain medical records, and escort students to medical appointments. Medications Policy
Students are not permitted to keep medications of any kind, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, in their possession. Exceptions are made for topical skin medications, asthma inhalers, and single doses of medications which may be needed urgently, such as insulin and EpiPens®. Students must turn in all medications in original pharmacy containers with instructions written in English to administrators on opening day. Medicines will only be dispensed as indicated by the original pharmacy container or a physician’s orders. For the safety of all of our students, keeping medications in rooms or belongings is strictly forbidden and is considered grounds for dismissal. All students on medications should continue to take their medications during the program as prescribed by their physicians. No injection of any kind can be administered on site by CTY staff. In very limited cases, a local physician’s office may agree to administer allergy or insulin shots or human growth hormone injections. If you child needs such injections, please work with the site staff in advance to determine whether your child’s needs can be accommodated. Families are responsible for associated costs. Payment for Medical Services
The parent or guardian who signs the Medical Information page is financially responsible for all costs incurred as a result of medical services provided. We request that all students send a photocopy of their insurance and/or pharmacy cards with their medical forms by May 15. We do not carry medical insurance of any kind for students. Some providers require payment from families at the time of service.Providing Medical Information about Your Child
After assignment to a course, students are required to submit a set of medical forms, some of which require a physician’s signature. We recommend that you schedule an appointment with your physician immediately upon receipt of your child’s course assignment. If your child will take medication during the program, there are forms you and your physician must complete and sign. Ask your physician about hepatitis B and meningitis vaccines for your child, and ensure that all measles/mumps/rubella shots are up to date. If your child needs special accommodations for a physical, medical, dietary, mental health, or other issue, you must contact summer programs staff at 410-735-6215 or ctydisabilities@jhu.edu by May 15. Forms to request accommodations or support are available at our Medical Disability Information page. | 
