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Student Health Services

Our goal is to help students stay healthy and well. 

Mission

Student Health Services provides clinical health services, screenings, health promotion & case management with a focus on the physical, emotional & social needs of the whole student.

Emergency Services

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, including a health, mental health, or substance abuse-related emergency, please bypass this page and contact 911 or go to your local emergency department immediately.

Services We Offer

Medical Services

  • Treatment of Illness and Infections 
  • Treatment of Injuries and Pain (not from motor vehicle accidents)
  • Men's and Women's Health 
  • Dermatological Issues
  • Management of seasonal/environmental allergies
  • Clinical/employment, sports physicals
  • Gender and well-person care
  • Assist with management of chronic conditions
  • HPV Vaccines (Grant Funded) 

Reproductive and Sexual Health

  • Contraception (Oral contraception pills, Depo-Provera injections, NuvaRing. etc...)
  • Emergency contraception (Plan B)
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and treatment
  • Expedited Partner Therapy
  • HIV PrEP 
  • Vaginal infection testing 
  • Pap smears
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Rapid HIV Testing available
  • Male and female condoms, dental dams

Medications and Medical Supplies

  • Select prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications on hand for reduced fee
  • Medical supplies such as braces, crutches, etc...
  • Pharmacy delivery available

Laboratory and Diagnostic Services

  • Strep, Mono, and Flu testing as indicated
  • Blood Draws (Sickle Cell, titers, Quantiferon testing, etc…)
  • TB screening
  • Urinalysis
  • Pap Smears
  • STI testing
  • Pregnancy Testing 
  • And much more as necessary

Health Promotion

Student Health Services provides accessible, affordable and convenient health care, medical case management, referrals, screenings, sexual/ reproductive health care, and health promotion. We care for the whole student, promoting student wellness and success. We also partner with on-campus resources such as Counseling Services to assist in holistically addressing the needs of students who may be experiencing mental health or other concerns.

  • Insurance is not required and there are no copays for visits. 
  • Occasionally, students may be charged a small fee for prescriptions or on-site testing, which is billed to the student account.
  • Lab services are available in-office and processed through Quest Diagnostics and the Department of Public Health.
  • Telehealth Appointments are available.

Please note:

  • We are unable to evaluate injuries sustained as a result of motor vehicle accidents.
  • We do not routinely provide notes for missed classes. Students are expected to communicate with professors directly in the event of a missed class.