Clinic Initiatives
Wellness On-The-Go Vending Machine
In September 2024, the Student Health Center officially opened its first Wellness On-The-Go Vending Machine for business on the first floor of the Student Center. The Health Center was awarded a grant from the Jewish Healthcare Foundation in August of 2024 to purchase vending machines to provide students with access to free pregnancy tests and other important healthcare items. The second machine is slated to open later this fall on the first floor of Academic Hall.
The vending machines carry free items such as sexual health packs, condom packs, menstrual care packs, and Plan B contraceptives. Other items are available for purchase and include OTC medications such as cold medications, cough drops, allergy medications, heartburn relief, pain relievers, and hygiene items such as tissues and deodorant. Both machines will have similar items but will also have different items to provide a wider range of products accessible to students. All products are purchased through our wholesaler and have a minimal markup – only to make items a whole number for ease of use. The plan is not to turn a profit and any profit we do make goes back into health center programming.
Point Park University has been awarded funds as part of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation’s College and University Health Vending grant program. The Jewish Healthcare Foundation is a fiscal agent for federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services in order to reduce maternal mortality, morbidity, and to support families in Pennsylvania.
Vending Machines are located in the Student Center Lobby and 2nd floor of Academic Hall.
| Item | Cost |
| Pregnancy Test | $0 |
| Covid Test | $3 |
| First Aid Kit | $3 |
| All Day Allergy Cetirizine HCL 10mg | $5 |
| Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine HCL 25mg | $4 |
| Monostat 3 - 3 day prefilled applicators | $25 |
| Nasal Decongestant PE - Phenylephrine HCL 10mg | $6 |
| Topical Chest Rub Cough Supressant | $6 |
| Delsym Cough Relief 30mg/5ml | $21 |
| Halls® Sugar-Free 7.6 mg Strength Lozenge | $5.50 |
| Halls® Cherry 7 mg Strength Lozenge | $5.50 |
| Major Cold & Flu Daytime Softgels | $5.50 |
| Theraflu® 650 mg - 20 mg - 10 mg Strength Powder | $16 |
| Halls® Honey Lemon 9.1 mg Strength Lozenge | $3 |
| Chest Congestion Relief DM - expectorant and cough supressant | $8 |
| Triple Antibiotic ointment - 1oz tube | $6 |
| Calcium chewable antacid | $6 |
| Anti-diarrheal - Loperamide Hydrochloride 2mg. | $4 |
| Stomach Relief - Bismuth Subsalicylated 262mg | $7.50 |
| Saline Nasal Spray | $4 |
| Acetominophen 500mg | $3 |
| Urinary Pain Rlief - phenazopyridine HCL 95mg | $9 |
| Ibuprofen 200mg | $4 |
| Naproxen 220mg | $7 |
| Nasal Spray Oxymetazoline HCL 0.05% | $4.50 |
| Delayed Release Omeprazole 20mg | $16 |
| Acid Reducer Famotidine 10mg | $4 |
| Hydrocotrisone Cream with Aloe - 1% 1oz tube | $4 |
| Laxative Bisacodyl USP 5mg | $4 |
| Tussin DM Max 4oz bottle | $8 |
| Carmex Lip Balm | $2 |
| Blistex Lip Balm | $2 |
| Speed Stick Fresh Deoderant | $2 |
| Lady Speed Stick Deoderant | $2 |
| Kleenex Pocket Pack Tissues | $0.50 |
| Earwax Removal Drops | $6 |
| Plan B One Step | $0 |
| Period Pack - 2 pads, 2 tampons, 2 liners | $0 |
| Sexual Health Pack | $0 |
| Condom Pack | $0 |
| Thermometer | $1.50 |
Do you have a suggestion of something we should stock in the vending machine? Let us know - studenthealth@pointpark.edu
In Partnership with ACHD: Harm Reduction Supplies Now Available
Point Park University has partnered with the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) to expand access to harm reduction tools across campus. Free Narcan (naloxone), fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips are now available in our Wellness On-the-Go vending machines and in the Student Health Center. This initiative supports our commitment to student safety, overdose prevention, and compassionate care.The Spicy Book Nook
This new addition to the Health Center Launched on February 14th, 2024. Established completely by donations, this little lending library is available to all students. Housing a wide variety of romance books, this is a safe space for students to explore sexuality, triggers, and tropes. With goals to increase the amount of LGBTQ and BIPOC romances available, we will continue to expand on the beautiful diversity of Point Park University.
The Wellness Drop
We don’t judge. We just drop.
Need condoms or pads but don’t want to make an awkward CVS run? We got you.
The Wellness Drop is your go-to for free sexual health supplies and menstrual products. Whether you need condoms, lube, tampons, or pads, just fill out the request form and we’ll discreetly deliver your items right to your on-campus dorm. Not living on campus? You can also choose to pick them up from the Student Health Center.
Orders are typically processed within 2 to 3 business days by your friendly neighborhood health team (that’s us).
Request Wellness Supplies Here
Got questions or special requests? Email us anytime at studenthealth@pointpark.edu.