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Health Services |
651-631-5246 | healthservices@unwsp.edu | Nazareth Hall N111*
Our Health Services department provides accessible medical care for evaluation and treatment of health concerns, illnesses and injuries. We believe college health is an integral part of your college education and our team is committed to caring for you.
*Disability access is available through the loading dock at the rear portico entrance of Nazareth Hall.
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Allergy injections
Blood pressure monitoring
Ear irrigation
Immunizations (Tdap, Influenza)
Testing for mono, strep, hemoglobin level, and blood sugar level
Nebulizer treatment
Pregnancy testing
Urinalysis test
Tuberculin skin test/ Mantoux
Emergency equipment, including AED, portable oxygen, and Epi Pens
Assess and treat mental health conditions (within scope of Health Services)
Health and wellness education
Prescriptions and over the counter medications
Travel consults
Sports Physicals
Relaxation Technique sessions
Management of medical and immunization records
Crutches, slings, heating/ ice packs, therapy light, massage tool and other medical supplies available for students to rent/purchase
Referrals to off-campus medical facilities (you will be responsible for charges from an outside facility)
Unlimited visits by appointment to see a license professional with no co-pay or charge (certain immunizations, medications, tests and visits may have a small fee)
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We understand that health information about you and your health care is personal and confidential. We are committed to protecting health information and to following state and federal privacy laws regarding your healthcare records. In addition to your health history and immunization forms, we create a record of your care and services and keep this record for seven years from the date of enrollment. We use this record to provide you with quality care and to comply with specific legal regulations. Information you share with our providers will not be shared to anyone outside of health services unless:
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The Health Services clinic is open whenever classes are in session; closed during school breaks and during the summer months. Office hours are: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily with closure during the lunch hour. |
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Physician or Physician’s Assistant appointments are available whenever the clinic is open; Physician on Monday afternoons, 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Physician’s Assistants, Monday mornings and any clinic hours Tuesday-Friday. |
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Services are covered by a Health Services fee charged each semester. In addition, students will be charged minimal fees for certain immunizations and antibiotics to keep our medical costs down. This will be charged directly to your student account upon notification of cost and receiving your signature. |
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Please register on the Medicat Student Portal prior to making an appointment. In Person - Stop by the Health Services department in Naz (N1111) to schedule an appointment. By Phone - Our Medical Assistant can be reached at 651-631-5246. If you are calling after hours, please leave a voicemail and you will receive a call the next business day. |
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Immunizations |
Minnesota law requires that all students born after 1956 provide certain immunization information and be up-to-date prior to college entrance. As noted on the required online immunization form, you must show proof of one dose of tetanus and diphtheria (Td or Tdap) given within 10 years of enrollment and two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR). Also, a tuberculin test is required for all students entering the U.S. from a foreign country.
What about Hepatitis A and B vaccines?
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requires that college students be informed about these diseases and the potential benefits of vaccination. The MDH recommends that all students receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series if they have not already done so. Also, students who plan to travel outside the U.S. are advised to receive the Hepatitis A series. Information about the disease is available at http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/PublicInfo.htm.
What about the meningitis vaccine?
Bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (meningococcal disease) can be fatal and should always be viewed as a medical emergency. Although anyone can get meningitis, pre-teens, adolescents and college freshmen who live in dormitories and travelers to countries where meningitis is always present are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. For more information, you can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/vaccine-info.html.
Recommendations for college-age students
Pre-teens/Adolescents: Meningococcal conjugate vaccine is routinely recommended for all 11 through 18 year olds.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC])
Adults: Meningitis vaccine is recommended for all first-year students living in residence halls and for other college students under 25 years of age who wish to reduce their risk of the disease. (American College Health Association [ACHA])
New Recommendations:
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) states that persons aged 21 years or younger should have documentation of receipt of a dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine not more than five years before enrollment. If the primary dose was administered before the 16th birthday, a booster dose should be administered before enrollment in college.
Discuss Meningitis vaccine with your physician
Please discuss this important information with your physician in order to make an informed decision about the immunizations. Hepatitis and Meningitis vaccines are not stocked at Health Services. Please contact your health provider to receive any needed immunizations as soon as possible.
Insurance Information
At the University of Northwestern, we want to do all we can to help you successfully navigate through college life, and sometimes that means managing unexpected challenges due to illness or injury. Health insurance is necessary to get the care you need and can keep medical expenses from derailing your educational goals. Additionally, it is now required by law that you have qualifying health insurance coverage or pay a fine.
Because of this, we strongly advise that all students carry health insurance. Many of you will be covered by your parent's health insurance plan. If your circumstances cause you to be without health insurance, explore private health plans purchased individually or through the Marketplace, catastrophic health plans and Medicaid coverage. At this time, UNW is not offering a student health care plan.
Resources
Explore your options at https://www.healthcare.gov/young-adults/coverage/
If you have questions about immunizations or coverage options, please contact Health Services at healthservices@unwsp.edu.
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