New York Military Academy has an eight-bed infirmary that is open seven days a week. It is staffed by our
New York State licensed nursing staff headed by Nurse Gloria Troy. She and her staff assess and treat illnesses
and injuries, dispense daily medications and arrange off-campus
appointments. There is also a clinic
office where the academy's physician, Dr. Gurinder Mehar, comes during sick call
twice a week. He is also available to
the school by telephone 24 hours a day.
Cadets experiencing sickness or feeling ill can report on their own to
sick call three times daily during mealtimes. Teachers and/or athletic coaches can also refer cadets to the infirmary
throughout the normal school day, or during athletic practices or
contests.
For severe illnesses or injuries, the nursing staff refers our cadets to
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, located in the nearby community of Cornwall, less
than three miles from the school. The
hospital staff and the school have a close working relationship and our cadets
receive quality emergency care and treatment when referred. St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital also accepts
most insurance plans.
In the event a cadet
becomes sick after hours, the commandant will be notified and the cadet
transported to the hospital for diagnosis and/or treatment. If a cadet sustains an injury during away
athletic contests or during school sponsored field trips, he or she will be
taken by one of the adult staff to the nearest full service medical facility
for treatment. Parents will be notified of the injury and prognosis as soon as
possible.
