Do I need an appointment?
No. The university’s Health Service provides all walk-in care.
Can I get medicines for colds?
Yes. Use our Self-Care Cold Center in the lobby by signing in on the computer, going into the self-care center in our lobby and checking the medicines you need, and then coming to the window. It is free, fast, and you get a form that shows you were in the health center that day.
Can I get an excuse for class from the Health Service?
We don’t process excuses for class. Each course has its own policy for missing classes. We see ill and injured students. If you are seen at the Health Service, you will receive a form that shows you were here. If you were not seen at the Health Service when you were ill, we would not be able to provide you with any written documentation about your illness.
What do I do if I am sick and need to see a doctor?
There are doctors, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses at the Health Service offices. You can walk in Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and ask for help.
What does it cost to be seen at the IUP Health Service?
There is no money needed at the time of the visit. All charges are posted to your IUP student account and can be paid through the Bursar’s Office. We do not participate in any insurance plans, but can give paperwork to show your insurance company. Most of our fees are listed on our web page, and you can ask questions at the time of your visit or before you incur any charges.
What do I do if I have a medical emergency?
Call 911, or, if you are using an on-campus phone, dial 9-911 for emergency transportation to Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department. The campus Health and Wellness Fee A covers the cost of ambulance transportation to Indiana Regional Medical Center at no direct cost to you.
What if I don’t have a medical emergency, but think I need immediate care?
If the Health Service is open, come directly to the office. Be sure to tell the staff of your immediate need. If the Health Service is closed, call campus police at 724-357-2141 and ask to be transported to Indiana Regional Medical Center.
How can I get health insurance?
See our How To page to find out more about health insurance available to students.
I am curious about some basic health questions, but I don’t have any immediate health care needs. Do you recommend any health-related websites for college students?
We think you will enjoy Go Ask Alice. This website is an excellent resource. Remember though, never let surfing the Web replace getting answers from your healthcare provider if you have signs and symptoms of an illness.
Does the Health Service offer counseling?
Counseling services are offered on campus at the IUP Counseling Center in the new Center for Health and Well-Being. Find more information on the Counseling Center website. These services are provided at no additional cost to students through their campus Health and Wellness Fee.
Do you still have a health education office?
IUP’s health educators are part of the Center for Health and Well-Being. Your Health and Wellness Fee covers the cost of the programs and services offered by Health AWAREness. Find more information about these programs and services on the website for the Office of Health AWAREness. See the website to use self-assessment tools for alcohol use as well as screenings for depression and eating disorders. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug programs are also available on campus through your student Health and Wellness Fee.
Does the Health Service offer contraceptive care and other sexual health services?
The university Health Service considers the local Family Health Council (now called Adagio Health) and the IRMC OB-GYN Center as partners in the provision of care to IUP students. They offer high-quality, cost-effective contraceptive services as well as sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings at no cost for men or women. Contact us for more information. We offer transportation to both locations in town.
The Health AWAREness program offers many resources regarding contraceptive care and sexual health. It is supported by your student Health and Wellness Fee. Visit the program on line at Health AWAREness.
The Health Service offers several related services:
- Emergency contraceptive services ($25)
- Condoms and dental dams at the medical records office (currently no cost)
- Screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STI). A $15 charge covers the lab work.
- Annual pap tests and breast exams for women (lab work is not included in the health fee)
- The Gardasil vaccine for HPV. There is a $140 charge to the student’s account. We provide paperwork to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. If you have already had the vaccine, you must provide information about the date and location it was given.
- If students wish to have their “depo” injections at the Health Service, they need to have the prescription from their personal gynecologist. Our medical staff will provide the injections. Call ahead to discuss how to receive the depoprovera injection at the Health Service.
Am I required to get the vaccination for meningococcal meningitis?
Look under our policy page for more information about the meningitis vaccine.
How can I find out more about the meningitis shot?
Read this Vaccine Information Statement about the shot from the Centers for Disease Control.
