健康 & 安全 Information

最基本的

The Office of Global Opportunities (OGO) and newbb电子平台 consider your 安全 to be one of the most important aspects of your 全球 experience. This page has comprehensive information about OGO’s processes and procedures.

To support you on your program, OGO:

• Requires you to have a cell phone capable of making and receiving international calls while abroad.
• Requires you to attend OGO’s Bobcats Abroad Orientation, including a mandatory 健康 & 安全 presentation.
• Maintains a 24-hour emergency line with a staff member on-call at all times.
• Monitors security information, 国际SOS updates, and U.S. Department of State advisories daily.
• Facilitates the 俄亥俄州 Study Abroad Risk Assessment Committee, which reviews sites, 事件, 还有旅行风险.
• Requires 俄亥俄州 program directors to file an Emergency Plan prior to departure, which includes the program itinerary and local addresses of housing, 医院, 警察, 火, and additional emergency contacts.
• Distributes an 国际SOS card to you (see below for more information).
• 需要你.S. citizens to register in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (一步) through the U.S. Department of State and encourages international students to seek similar support from their home countries.
• Enrolls you in mandatory international health insurance for the duration of your time abroad, 免费.

Preparing for your program

There will always be risks associated with 旅行, even within the United States. To minimize risk, learn about your host destination and have a plan of action if an incident occurs. Consider the following as you prepare for your program.

在你离开之前:

• Research your program’s location by visiting 旅行.状态.gov and using the 国际SOS website for information on security, entry/exit requirements, and potential risk factors.
• Research recommendations for health, including vaccinations and immunizations in your host country at cdc.gov /旅游. 如果需要, visit the Campus Care Travel Clinic for a 旅行 consultation to review and obtain necessary immunizations, prophylactic medications (such as malaria medications), and information on appropriate health and 安全 concerns prior to 旅行ing abroad. Make sure you’re up to date on routine vaccinations as well.
• Ensure you have enough of any prescriptions for the length of your program. Use 国际SOS to check the 法律ity of any prescriptions in your host country. Bring copies of your written prescriptions abroad.
• U.S. citizens should follow the instructions in your application to enroll in Smart Travel Enrollment Program (一步). 一步 registers your 旅行 with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your host country, so that they can be a resource if needed. 班.S. citizens should contact the embassy of their home country to find out about services offered.
• Attend the mandatory Bobcats Abroad Conference sessions and any other pre-departure orientations for your program. Research international cell phone plans to ensure you meet 俄亥俄州’s cell phone requirements. Options include adding an international plan to your current line, purchasing a local phone or SIM card, or renting a phone. Consult your program director or provider to determine the recommended option.

外出时:

• Maintain your health. Being in a new culture or place can be tiring, so it is important to take care of yourself! Do what you would do at home to stay mentally and physically healthy such as exercising, 日志记录, and taking prescribed medications. Be familiar with symptoms of culture shock and seek help if you are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety (engaging in risky behavior, 个人ity changes, more or less sleep than usual, lack of 个人 hygiene, 过度疲劳, recurring and overwhelming feelings of sadness and hopelessness). In an emergency, you can also contact 俄亥俄州 Counseling and Psychological Services at 俄亥俄州.edu/student-affairs/counseling or +1 740-593-1616.

In Case of Emergency

During an emergency, contact local resources such as your program director, onsite support staff or local emergency services. If you need to reach the Office of Global Opportunities during an emergency, please call +1 740 593 4583. To reach 国际SOS during an emergency, call +1 215-942-8478.

Resources

国际SOS

• 国际SOS is a premier 全球 services provider. 俄亥俄州 contracts with 国际SOS to provide assistance with a medical emergency, 个人, 旅行, 法律, and/or security issues. One phone call connects you to a network of multilingual staff, including security analysts, 医生, nurses and mental health professionals. Services range from telephone advice and referrals to full-scale medical evacuations.
• 访问 www.internationalsos.com before you depart and enter 俄亥俄州 membership number 11BTTA887908 to sign up for security email alerts and updates for your host destination(s). Additionally, we strongly recommend you download the “ISOS Assistance App” to your smart phone.
• 国际SOS works with OGO’s international health insurance. If you need to seek non-emergency medical attention, call 国际SOS first through the “ISOS Assistance App” or at +1 215-942-8478. 国际SOS will check what providers are available and arrange for guarantee of payment when possible. In most cases, this means that you will not need to pay for services out-of-pocket. In some instances when a provider will not accept 国际SOS’ guarantee of payment, you may have to pay for services up front and seek reimbursement at a later date (OGO can support this process). Other services include medical advice and referrals to full-scale medical evacuations by private air ambulance. In case of medical emergency, dial the local equivalent to 911 or 旅行 to a hospital immediately.
• Download a copy of 俄亥俄州's 国际SOS membership card here.

International 健康 Insurance

International health insurance is offered through Gallagher (Chubb Insurance). The program is mandatory and all 俄亥俄州 students participating in an international experience are required to be registered for this international insurance policy. The policy provides comprehensive coverage, including emergency health insurance, medical repatriation, medical and security evacuation, 和更多的.

• The cost of this policy is covered by 俄亥俄州. There is no additional charge to students 旅行ing on 俄亥俄州’s international programs.
• 请参阅 Gallagher brochure for 俄亥俄州 旅行 here.
• This coverage is for international 旅行 and study only and does not cover you while in the U.S. It does not replace your domestic health insurance plan such as the newbb电子平台 Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan.

Additional Resources

• 学生 Accessibility Services (SAS) and OGO may be able to help you find a program that suits your health and 安全 needs. Disclose any accessibility needs early using the Office of Global Opportunities Accessibility Accommodation Request Form (contact OGO for support).
• WellTrack提高: a self-guided interactive online therapy program. WellTrack  Boost is free and confidential to newbb电子平台 students. Details regarding WellTrack can be found: http://www.OHIO.edu/student-affairs/counseling/welltrack
• Campus Care Travel Care: Campus Care works with students 旅行ing abroad for school related study, 业务, or pleasure to prepare students for a safe, healthy 旅行 experience. A 旅行 consultation allows for reviewing and providing necessary immunizations, prophylactic medications, and educating the student on appropriate health and 安全 concerns prior to 旅行ing abroad. More information can be found at: http://www.OHIO.edu/medicine/community-health/campus-care/travel.cfm
• U.S. Department of State Travel Information 
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention: 旅行者健康

Bobcats Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation

OGO addresses health and 安全 in a mandatory Bobcats Abroad Orientation session, a required pre-departure orientation for all students participating in 全球 programs. This conference provides students with valuable information about international 旅行, 安全, student conduct guidelines, and perceptions of Americans abroad. Information presented is not site- specific. The program director or provider will conduct site/program-specific orientation(s). Please contact your program director or provider if you have specific health and 安全 concerns.