Is It Frat Flu, Carman Cough or COVID-19?: Balancing a Pandemic with Student Health Needs

Columbia Health adamantly encourages students to reach out for care or guidance, however, students are struggling to get the medical help they need from the University. While finding the time to prioritize your personal health is difficult on top of a packed schedule, some students have found that navigating the bureaucracy of Barnard and Columbia health care services makes it all the more worse. In this episode of The Ear, journalists Avery Reed and Claire Schnatterbeck talk to Columbia and Barnard students about their experiences with the discrepancy between the messaging of health care services and the reality on campus. Editor's note: This episode does not intend to dissuade Columbia and Barnard students from making use of campus health services. Should a student have any non-life-threatening medical conditions, the following resources are available: Columbia students can schedule same-day appointments or speak with a provider about urgent medical concerns 24/7 by calling 212-854-7426. Similarly, Barnard students can call 212-854-2091 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm; for Barnard students who find themselves seeking pressing or urgent medical advice after those hours, they may utilize the Clinician On-Call Service by calling 855-622-1903. For serious health emergencies, students should immediately call 911.  Credits: •Reported by Avery Reed and Claire Schnatterbeck •Production by Joshua Siracusa •Script edited by Sam Hyman •Music by Matthew Lucia and Obi Okoli •Illustration by Noelle Hunter •Voice Acting by Maria Levit