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Phillip C. Histand, MD, Director
201 Plageman Building
541-737-9355
phillip.histand@oregonstate.edu
Appointments/Information, 541-737-WELL (9355)
Health Promotion Department, 541-737-2775
Student Health Services @ Dixon, 541-737-7556
Web site: http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/
Student Health Services (SHS; located in the Plageman Building) provides campus-wide comprehensive primary health care, disease prevention and treatment services, as well as extensive health promotion programs for all registered OSU students. Students pay a quarterly health fee that provides access to most clinician office visits at no charge. Additional user fees are charged for services such as laboratory, x-ray, treatments and procedures and pharmacy.
Current fees for the most commonly used services are listed on the SHS Web site. General medical services are available year round. Family Planning Project (FPP) is offered to qualified students. During the academic year, hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Hours and services vary during summer session, term breaks and on holidays. Nurse advice is available during clinic hours, as well as after hours. For online information: http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/.
The mission of SHS is to provide leadership for the health of the university community.
General Medical ServicesOutpatient clinic services include general medicine, gynecology and sexual health, allergy/asthma, sports medicine, travel medicine, psychiatry and self-care. SHS also provides x-ray, massage therapy, acupuncture, nutrition, chiropractic and laboratory services. A full-service pharmacy is available on site. User fees for services may be billed to the student’s OSU account. Students are encouraged to have health insurance for reimbursement of medical expenses. (See OSU Student Health Insurance) Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, nurses and other health care professionals provide confidential, quality health care. Students are invited to become established with a primary care provider early in their university career. Student Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and is a member of the American College Health Association.
Student Health Services @ DixonStudent Health Services @ Dixon is committed to serving the university community by providing services to support and promote positive health behaviors and treatment of activity-related injuries. SHS staff provide physical therapy, sports medicine, massage therapy, nutrition consultation, and health coaching services at Dixon Recreation Center. For appointments and information, please call 541-737-7556.
Health PromotionThe goal of the Health Promotion Department is to enable OSU students to gain knowledge and skills and to modify attitudes necessary for making healthy lifestyle choices and behavioral changes. Health Promotion offers a broad array of outreach programs on a variety of health issues most commonly identified as concerns and/or interest to students. Students are encouraged to participate in Peer Health Advocates, a student volunteer program, or Every1, a peer-based, sexual violence prevention program. Individual consultations are also available for nutrition concerns, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and alcohol issues. Males Advocating for Responsible Sexuality (MARS) offers individual consultations to male students regarding sexual health and sexuality, as well as outreach programs. The Answer Spot is an anonymous question and answer site for health related issues and is available on the SHS Web site at http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/. Students are invited to take advantage of the wide array of health education brochures located on the second and third floors of SHS.
Immunization and Medical History RequirementsCompletion of the Medical Health History Form is required of all registered OSU students. Students are encouraged to satisfy all of their immunization requirements before arriving at OSU. Proof of immunity currently is required for measles, mumps and rubella. Students who are out of compliance with immunization requirements will receive a hold on registration for classes. In consideration of good public health, students may wish to have immunizations against hepatitis A and B, and chicken pox. For personal health, students should consider a diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis booster, HPV vaccine (Gardisil) for women and appropriate travel immunizations. Annual influenza immunizations are offered to students, faculty and staff. International students are required to have a tuberculosis screening upon arrival at OSU. For information, call the Immunization Help Line at 541-737-7573.
OSU Student Health InsuranceStudents are urged to ensure their financial security with health insurance. OSU sponsors group plans for students and their families. The plan is coordinated with Student Health Services; and for non-students, with private providers. Students who pay the OSU health fee are eligible to purchase OSU Student Health Insurance. International students are required to enroll in an OSU Student Health Insurance plan or provide proof of comparable insurance.
More information is available in the Insurance Office in Student Health Services (Plageman Building). Call 541-737-7568.
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