Health Services
Health Services staff provide urgent care for common minor illnesses and injuries. For serious or prolonged illnesses, students are referred to a local hospital or private physician. Although an appointment is not necessary, students who wish to see one of the physicians are advised to call ahead.
Available services include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of minor or acute illnesses
- First aid for minor injuries
- A rest area for students who become ill and need a place to rest
- Physical examinations
- Blood pressure checkup
- Vision screening (for driver’s license renewal)
- Flu vaccine (nominal fee)
- Allergy injections (registration required)
- MMR immunization
- Diagnostic testing: lab screenings, cultures and blood work (nominal fee to a laboratory)
- Referrals to local medical specialists
- Individual health and wellness counseling/referrals: alcohol and other drug, weight reduction, HIV testing, smoking cessation, etc
- Educational programs