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 Cycle
Free Period Products, Delivered Monthly
At Point Park University, we believe no one should have to choose between their education and their basic needs. That’s why the Student Health Center created The Cycle: a free monthly menstrual product subscription service designed to help end period poverty on our campus.
Thanks to generous donations from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, our Amazon wish list supporters, Point Park staff and faculty, and partnering manufacturers, students can receive a discreet monthly delivery of essential period products—at no cost.
Need a refill? Join The Cycle and get what you need, when you need it.
To order a Cycle box, please fill out the form.
GloveBOX
Free Safer Sex Supplies, Delivered Discreetly
GloveBOX is Point Park University’s free safer sex supply program, offering students discreet access to condoms, lube, and other essentials—delivered straight to your dorm room door in just 2–3 business days.
Whether you're planning ahead or just staying prepared, GloveBOX helps you make confident, informed choices about your sexual health—without the awkward run to the store.
What You’ll Get
Each GloveBOX includes a mix of:
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Condoms (various types)
Lubricants
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Oral/dental dams
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We also promote education around safer sex practices, consent, and STI testing.
How It Works
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Fill out the online order form and choose from our premade boxes.
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Select delivery or pickup—whatever works best for you.
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Your order arrives within 2–3 business days, no questions asked.
No monthly limits. No judgment. Just the protection and info you need, when you need it.
Extra supplies are always available in the Student Health Center.
This program was adapted from the gloveBOX program at Student Health and Wellness at the University of Connecticut. We thank them for their support and collaboration. For more information on this program or the collaboration, please reach out to the Student Health Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
GloveBOX is free. Students may order up to 4 glove boxes for delivery each year. Additional safer sex supplies are available in the student health center
Our boxes are only delivered to on campus housing. If you live off campus and would still like to order a box, you can pick it up in the health center.
If you’d like to share or “gift” gloveBOX to a friend, we recommend either sharing the link with them so they can order their own, or ordering a box for yourself, and giving it to them separately. We ask that you do not send supplies to someone without them knowing, or as a “joke” (this is included in our Terms of Service agreement you fill out at the end of your order). We value consent, and that includes only sending people supplies that are expecting them.
We know many RE’s like to have safer-sex supplies available for their residents in the event they ask for them. While we don’t have any boxes specific for RE’s, we encourage you promote this service to your residents! You can also order a box under your name to have supplies for your residents as well. If you’re still running out, check in with the student health center for additional supplies.
Yes! Many people have told us that they don’t have sex, but still order supplies to have them available for their friends.
Sorry, no. Our boxes are based on donations and available products from our suppliers. You will see that some brands come and go. We cannot customize each box based on preferred products. If there are ever any issues with products, please let us know.