Your campus health center
Cornell Health
- Address
- 110 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY 14853
- Phone
- 607-255-5155
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:15-5 (Wed opens 10:15). Sat 8:30-4:30, acute care only. Sun closed.
- After hours
- 24/7 phone consult 607-255-5155.
Help that fits your schedule.
Health center closed?
Nights, weekends, and holidays. Find out if it can wait until morning or needs care now. After hours: 24/7 phone consult 607-255-5155. Saturday hours are for acute care only.
Finals week
Headaches, no sleep, too much caffeine.
A summary to share
After every chat, you get a note you can show a doctor.
Away from home
No family doctor nearby? Start here.
No bill to your parents
Texting is free and doesn’t go through insurance, so nothing shows up on a parent’s plan.
Answers in seconds
No waiting room. No hold music.
What we help with
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Tummy trouble
Aches & injuries
Skin & eyes
Everyday health
Mind & sleep
Wherever you live.
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Not sure where to go?
Text us first
New symptoms, medicines, and “is this normal?” questions. Free, any hour.
Urgent care or campus health
When you need to be seen today, like for stitches, a sprain, or a strep test.
911 or the ER
Chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, or severe bleeding. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Student questions
Can Cornell University students text a doctor for free?
Yes. Any student 18 or older can text (689) 528-6964 any time to chat with our AI doctor for free. No app or insurance needed.
What if Cornell Health is closed?
Text us; Cornell Health also has a 24/7 phone consult at 607-255-5155.
Will my parents find out?
Texting Pymander is free and doesn’t go through insurance, so nothing is billed to a parent’s plan.
Is Pymander part of Cornell University?
No. Pymander is an independent service and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Cornell University.