The Student Health Center (SHC) provides full spectrum primary care services to all UP students. The SHC is in network with most major insurance companies including United, Pacific Source, Regence/Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, and others. We offer a wide variety of services and appointments are available Monday through Friday. (Read More).
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Student Health Center Vaccination Clinic on Campus (Sept. 27-28)
The Student Health Center is bringing vaccines to campus for all students and employees. We have contracted with Safeway pharmacy to provide Flu, Hep B, MMR, Meningococcal and possibly the new COVID vaccine at the end of the month. Walk-ins are welcome. (Read More)
Student Health Center Summer Hours
The Student Health Center (primary care) will operate with limited hours this summer. Please see the enclosed schedule and contact the SHC with any questions. Thank you!
Student Health Center Summer Hours (starting May 15)
The Student Health Center will operate with limited hours this summer. Please see the schedule below and contact the Student Health Center with any questions. May 15–31 Primary care appointments will be available 3–4 days per week. We are not seeing students on a walk-in basis. Students should call to make appointments Monday through Friday […]
Comprehensive Primary Care Services Available on Campus for All UP Students
The Student Health Center provides full-spectrum primary care services to all UP students, including part time, full time, graduate, and undergraduate. Students do not need to be enrolled in the Pacific Source student health insurance plan to be seen at the clinic. Available services include treatment for illness or injury, annual physicals, travel medicine, sports […]
Immunization-Prevented Illnesses: What You Need to Know
Recent cases of meningococcal meningitis resulting in a fatality at an Oregon college campus have prompted the passing of SB 274, effective as of January 2018. This bill requires Oregon colleges and universities that offer student housing to inform new students about immunization-prevented illnesses. The University Health & Counseling Center encourages all students and staff […]
Brown Bag Session on Student Mental Health, Nov. 15
How would you respond to a student who told you during an office hours visit that they were feeling suicidal? What would you do if you noticed major changes in a student’s demeanor in class, but they didn’t seem inclined to talk to you, even when prompted? UP faculty want to have the knowledge and […]
How To Prepare For Flu Season? Get Your Shot!
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends yearly influenza vaccination and the University Health and Counseling Center encourages all campus community members to follow that recommendation. The timing of flu season is unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February. However, seasonal flu activity can […]
Teachers, Parents Take Note: New Recommendation For Meningitis B Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that decisions to vaccinate adolescents and young adults 16 through 23 years of age against serogroup B meningococcal disease (MenB) should be made at the individual level with healthcare providers, according to Susan Chisum, health center. College students, who spend lots of time together in close […]
“Catch UP” With Accessibility, Accommodations Requirements
The TLC resource of the week for March 2-8 will be Catch UP Sessions offered by the students with disabilities office, a key partner in the Teaching and Learning Collaborative. Catch UP is a series of workshops for faculty and staff to help them “Catch UP” by answering questions about accommodations and providing simple tips […]