Clinical Services
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clinical services through UHS Clinical Services range from immediate
medical care to physical exams, including women's health services.
Experienced health care professionals provide triage, evaluation,
and treatment of medically urgent problems. Students with medically
urgent problems are seen immediately. UHS offers same day appointments
for other pressing medical needs.
If you require more specialized care, your clinician here may refer you to a specialist in the local community
for further evaluation and treatment.
Our staff is experienced and caring. All of our physicians are Board-certified in a primary care specialty.
You can meet our physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners by visiting the
Meet Our Clinicians page.
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LOCATIONS AND HOURS
Clinical Services is located on the third and fourth floors of the Student Health Center
(adjacent to the Eisenhower Parking Deck and the Bank of America Career Services Building off Bigler Road). The hours of service are:
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday: |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday during fall and spring semester for urgent care: |
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH UHS CLINICAL SERVICES
Advice Nurses
Telephone advice nurses are available 24/7 to help you decide if you
need urgent care, a clinic appointment, or self-care. Experienced
nurses will discuss your health concerns, such as how to deal with
an injured ankle, sore throat, medication problems, emergency contraception,
or gynecological needs. Call 863-4463.
Or visit Telephone Advice Nurse.
Allergy Injections
Allergy injections are available by appointment. Make your appointment online or call 814-863-0774. [more information]
Immunizations
UHS provides vaccines, such as immunizations for the flu, Meningococcal
(Bacterial) meningitis tetanus boosters, and Hepatitis B. Make your appointment online or call 814-863-0774. [more
information]
Men's Preventive Health Visit
This yearly visit may include testing for sexually transmitted infections,
how to perform self-exams, contraception choices, and avoiding risky
health behaviors. Make your appointment online or call 863-0774[more
information]
Physical Exams
General physical exams are available for driver's licenses, pre-employment
or other purposes. They are offered by appointment only.
Travel Clinic
The UHS Travel Clinic provides information, immunizations, and consultation
to international travelers. The Travel Clinic is open to Penn State
students, Penn State faculty, staff and spouses. [more
information]
Tuberculin (TB) Tests
TB testing is done to fulfill certain curriculum and Prematriculation
Immunization Requirements (PIR) by administering a PPD skin test.
The student must return in 48 to 72 hours for reading of the test
by a registered or licensed practical nurse. Positive results require
follow-up chest x-ray and clinician evaluation. Negative test results
require no further action. If a student fails to return within 72
hours, the PPD test will be repeated and the student will be charged
for another PPD.
International students may refer to Immunization
Requirements for International Students for more information
about TB testing.
Women's Health Services, including
Preventive Health
Whether you are interested in birth control, scheduling an annual
exam, or discussing a health related concern, UHS women's health
services provides caring, confidential services to Penn State:
* female students, and
* female spouses of students enrolled in the Penn State Student
Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan and the Graduate [more information]
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APPOINTMENTS
To make an appointment with UHS Clinical Services, visit our secure website or call 863-0774.
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