Be Well with Us
We care about your health and well-being just as much as we care about your academic career. While you’re here at your home away from home, you’ll have access to prompt, convenient and personable care for minor illnesses or injuries, as well as for testing and medications that keep you healthy and enjoying your time at FHSU.
Our Purpose
The Student Health Center is committed to providing convenient access to affordable health care services for students. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, individualized care that emphasizes appropriate treatment and promotion of personal wellness. Within the college community, we promote healthy living by organizing health events and delivering educational programs for groups and organizations
Our Treatment and Preventative Services
At the Student Health Center, our goal is to get you – and keep you – healthy throughout your college experience. Our services include:
- Treatment of minor illness (respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, rashes, stomach ailments, etc.)
- Women’s health services, including pap smears, contraceptive counseling and general health consultations
- Medication management for mild to moderate anxiety and depression
- Physical examinations required for a job, school or participation in sports
- Treatment of minor injuries (small cuts, scrapes, strains or sprains)
- Administration of routine vaccines, allergy injections and medications
- Confidential testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Over the counter medications for pain, coughs, allergies, diarrhea ,constipation and other common ailments
- Referrals for services not provided in the Student Health Center
- Presentations and outreach clinics at other locations on campus
Services we are unable to offer:
- Pediatric care (Patients under the age of 16)
- Care for pregnant women
- Dental services
- Eye examinations for glasses
- Imaging services like X-ray and ultrasound
- Medical management of chronic illness or diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, multiple sclerosis or severe mental health problems (bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.)
Confidentiality
Your medical records at the Student Health Center are confidential. Access to your protected health information is regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our confidentiality policy provides more detailed information about HIPAA and our privacy policies.
Location and Office Hours
Memorial Union - Lower Level
August 6, 2019 – May 29, 2020
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 785-628-4293
Fax: 785-628-4089
In the event that our office is closed you may seek medical assistance at the following centers:
Medical Emergency - Dial 911
Convenient Care Walk-in Clinic
3216 Vine St.
785-261-7065
First Care Clinic
105 W. 13th
(785) 621-4990
Hays Medical Center
2220 Canterbury
785-623-5555