Symptoms of a UTI include fever, back, groin or flank pain, pain with urination, burning with urination, frequent urination and sometimes blood in your urine. If you have any of these symptoms make an appointment at the SHS. Be prepared to provide a urine specimen.
Yes. A urine specimen would need to be given. The test is accurate only when you have reached two days prior to your period. Any sooner than that and you may get a false negative. There will be a lab charge of $5 to your Bursar’s account.
Yes. When you come for your appointment to the SHS you can be referred to Joye, our Nurse Practitioner for smoking cessation classes or you can reference an on-line smoking cessation program. If medication is appropriate, a prescription can be provided. In addition a free quit line in available from the PA Department of Health by calling 1-877-724-1090.
Yes. The emergency contraceptive pill is available at the Health Center. The cost is $30.00 which is billed to your Bursar account. Call the Health Center and ask to speak with a nurse who will schedule your appointment. The emergency contractive if most effective in the first seventy-two hours after unprotected intercourse or condom failure.
If your symptoms have lasted for over a week, make an appointment at the SHS to be evaluated. If not, try increasing your intake of raw fruits and vegetables and drink more fluids. If you are not allergic to Ibuprofen, take 2 tablets 3 times a day and gargle with salt water. If you have a fever or white spots on your throat, make an appointment at the SHS.
Counseling and Psychological Services has counselors and psychologists available to help you. Call 732-2252 for an appointment. Their offices are located in the
On campus there are 2 weekly meetings at the Ghering Health &
Call SafeNet at 455-1774 or Safe Horizons at 438-2675. Both organizations have a counselor that makes appointment times available on campus. Their offices are located in the Ghering Health & Wellness Center.
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