About Your Campus Health Center
Mission
As a medical facility, the Student Health and Wellness Center is committed to promoting both prevention and wellness through health and medical education. The SHWC's purpose is to teach and encourage responsible health habits that will enhance students' well being during their lifetimes.
Access
Students enrolled in the current semester who have paid the medical service fee are eligible for services at the SHWC. Services are available for non-enrolled students the semester following enrollment by paying a semester use fee and all accumulated visit charges.
Medical visits are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (940) 565-2333. A student ID card is required at check-in. Students with insurance should bring their insurance card as well. Click here for more information on hours, location and parking, or pricing.
Staff
Our professional staff includes licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, certified lab technologists, radiology technician, pharmacists, health and substance abuse educators, social workers, administrative, business, and medical records personnel. Part time staff includes psychiatrists, registered dietitian, and a massage therapist.
Medical Services
Our licensed, medical and support staff provides primary health care and additional services, including but not limited to:
Click here for more information on our health services. Please call (940) 565-2333 to make an appointment for any of these services.
Please be aware when requesting a prescription refill that it may take up to 48 hours to fill that request.
Patient Privacy and Confidentiality
The Student Health and Wellness Center is compliant with HIPPA and other state and federal law. Our staff takes all possible steps to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients' Protected Health Information. For more information, click here.
Billing and Insurance
The medical visit is free but the SHWC offers competitive pricing on ancillary services such as pharmacy, lab work and x-ray. Payment is expected at the time of service and may be made by cash, check, or by credit card (AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa).
As an extension of our customer service, the SHWC files medical insurance claims for the University endorsed student insurance policy.
Click here for more information about billing and insurance.
Meadows Center for Health Resources
Wellness Resource Services
The Wellness Resource Service offers a wide variety of health and wellness opportunities including:
- Individual Health Counseling
- Presentations, Seminars, Lectures
- Recovery Support Group
- Women's Health Education Program
- HIV Test Site
- Online Alcohol, Mental Health & Depression Screening Programs
- Sexual Assault Survivor Advocacy
- Internship and Extended Classroom Experience Site
- Massage Therapy
- Anonymous Personal Health Screening for Alcohol, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Problematic Gambling and More
- Eating Disorder Consultation
For more information about on specific programs and events, visit the Meadows Center for Health Resources.
Substance Abuse Resource Center
The Substance Abuse Resource Center is the recipient of the AAA Drinking and Driving Prevention Award (2006) and the NCAA Choices Grant for Alcohol Education (2007). The SARC provides education & intervention, workshops, presentations, support groups, and internships. Information about services and programs can be found here.
For information about Make Tailgating Yours, please click here.
To make an appointment for massage therapy, Substance Abuse Resource Center, or Wellness Resource Services, please call (940) 565-2787.
International Students
The SHWC has specialized information for international students. Please visit the international link at the top of the page or call 940-565-2333 for more information.
Accommodations
If special accommodations are needed to fully participate in an educational service, please call (940) 565-2787 to arrange accommodation.
Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act
The SHWC and the Substance Abuse Resource Center comply with the U.S. Department of Education Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act. For specific information please click here.
Emergencies
For emergencies call 911 or go directly to a hospital emergency room.
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