Student Planner 2007-2008
Health Services
Address: 131 Millennium Student Center
Phone: (314) 516-5671
Web Address: http://www.umsl.edu/services/health
Services Offered
Treatment of minor injury and illness, screening exams, immunizations,
strep throat testing, pregnancy testing, well women's exams (including
Pap smear), birth control, flu shots, urinalysis, and allergy
injections. Care is provided by Certified Nurse Practioners who have
collaborative practice agreements with local physicians. Consultation
is offered on various issues and concerns including chronic health
problems. Assistance with referral to medical facilties is provided
upon request and when necessary. Call or visit us to schedule an appointment.
Immunizations
The University requires that students born after 1956 provide
documented proof of immunity to measles and rubella, through current
immunization records, or disease documentation by a health care provider.
Meningococcal vaccine is required for students residing in campus housing.
Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required for students in the following
categories: lived for two months or more in Asia, Africa, Central or South America,
Eastern Europe; health care workers, volunteers and employees of nursing homes,
prisons, or other residential institutions; or contact with a person known to
have active tuberculosis. Immunization records should be sent to Health
Services. Please refer to the immunization policy and form on the Health Services
website.
Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan
Health Services provides information, and application forms
for the Student Accident and Sickness Insurance
Plan.