The Student Health Center at Point Park University
A prime concern of Point Park University is the health and psychological well-being of its students. The Student Health Center exists to address this concern. All students of Point Park University may receive care through the Student Health Center.
Services
The Student Health Center provides first aid intervention, illness and injury assessment, starter doses of over-the-counter medication, various health screenings (e.g., blood pressure checks, height and weight), community health referrals, physician and psychological counseling appointments, the updating and maintenance of student health and immunization records and offers health education resource materials.
To ensure students' health needs are met, the University has contracted with a hospital affiliated medical facility to provide comprehensive medical and psychological counseling services to Point Park University students.
Through the Student Health Center, students are eligible for physician office visits at no charge. Additional services such as x-rays and laboratory testing are the responsibility of the student.
Confidential psychological counseling services are available to students free of charge. A 24-hour toll-free answering service is maintained for psychological emergencies.
Each student must have a completed Student health record (PDF) on file in the Student Health Center. Included in the Student Health Record is a pre-matriculation immunization requirement, signed by a physician or certification of completed immunization records.
The staff of the University's Student Health Center is bound by the medical ethics of confidentiality. Information provided will not be released without written knowledge and consent of the student. Students are strongly urged to maintain health insurance coverage. Brochures on student group health insurance plans are available online at UPMC's student health insurance website.
In order to provide optimal care to student athletes and performing artists, the University has purchased an athletic and performing arts accident insurance coverage policy. This policy provides secondary insurance coverage for accidents incurred while participating in official University sponsored athletic or performing arts events. Insurance coverage will not be provided for pre-existing conditions or non-athletic/non-performing arts-related injuries. Student athletes and performing artists receive information packets from the Student Health Center outlining eligibility procedures for this insurance coverage.
Dedicated to helping students achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle, the Student Health Center sponsors a variety of health and wellness programs throughout the year. These programs recognize and address the changing health care needs and concerns of the University community.
Contact Us
203 Thayer Hall
Phone: 412-392-3800
Fax: 412-392-3801
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Physician Hours:
Monday-Friday
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Contact the Student Health Center for an appointment.
Resources
- Complete a Student health record (PDF)
- Browse UPMC's Student health insurance for Point Park University students
Links
- Allegheny County Health Department - Services include immunizations, selected blood tests, tuberculosis testing
- The Mayo Clinic-An online network where doctors, scientists and researchers share their expertise
- Center for Disease Control-Health and safety for college students-The federal government's online resource for credible health information
- Pittsburgh Poison Center - A toll-free resource for poison information
