Counseling and Health Services

Medical Services

All visits with a provider are offered without a co-pay and we do not bill any health insurance for services. A nominal fee is charged for procedures, laboratory work, pharmacy items, physical exams, and immunizations.

We offer a range of acute care services for our students, including, but not limited to:

• Diagnoses and treatment of acute, self-limiting illness and injury, including strep throat, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, minor strains/sprains, rashes.  
• Diagnoses and initial treatment of various chronic conditions, including Migraines, Asthma, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Diabetes, and Heartburn.
• Referrals to specialists as appropriate.
• Triage Registered Nurses available on site or by telephone for health consultations which could include self-care instructions, over the counter medication guidance, or any additional health concerns or questions.
• Laboratory testing on site, including point of care testing for COVID-19, influenza, strep, mononucleosis, pregnancy and urinary tract infections.
• Women’s health services, including contraceptive management, pregnancy testing, menstrual dysfunction, vaginal wet prep & KOH, reproductive counseling, and cervical cancer screenings.
• Evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
• Minor procedures such as skin biopsy (punch and shave), toenail extraction, laceration repair, I&D and more.
• Behavioral health services including walk-in behavioral health consults (BHC’s), psychotherapy, group therapy, and psychiatry.
• Annual examinations with a preventive focus include a comprehensive medical review, physical exam, and discussion with clinician regarding screening tests and immunizations.  
• Therapeutic injections including, testosterone, allergy injections, B12, and Depo-Provera.
• On-site dispensary for prescription medications and small quantities of over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen, decongestants, allergy and heartburn medication are available at a low-cost fee.
• Assistance with insurance inquiries

Therapeutic Injections/Allergy Injections

Health Service provides a convenient service for continuation of injectable therapies. If you get regular therapeutic medication injections from a medical provider, under most circumstances, you can transfer your therapeutic medication injections. The prescribing medical provider will continue to manage your care and Health Service will serve as a temporary extension of your provider’s office while you are attending SIUE. You must provide documentation (outside records) from your current prescribing provider prior to scheduling an initial appointment. Prior approval is required, not guaranteed, and is on a case-by case-basis.

Prior to Your Initial Visit

Three forms are required before your first visit to our clinic. These forms may all be accessed on the Forms tab at CougarCare.

• Health History Form
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Treatment Agreement

Review Patient Information for Therapeutic/Allergy Injections

The appropriate SIUE therapeutic order form must be completed AND medical records received by the ordering provider.

For Therapeutic injections, please have your provider complete the Therapeutic Injection Orders

For allergy injections, please have your allergist complete the Allergy Injections Order Form

Once SIUE HS has received and reviewed ALL required forms and records, our office will notify the student to schedule an appointment if eligible.

What to Bring to Your Initial Visit

• Medication/Allergy Serum clearly labeled with name and date of birth and any additional supplies
• Student is responsible for storing the medication as directed by the manufacturer and removing from refrigeration if applicable.
• Health Service will ONLY store allergy serums
• Epi-pen (if required)- make sure not expired

Fees for Injections

The student is expected to pay for the therapeutic injection(s) on the same day the service is rendered. The bill may then be submitted to their insurance company. Cost of injections =$10 for one injection and $2 each for each additional injection.

Laboratory

The Health Service laboratory is a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment) certified facility monitored by API (American Proficiency Institute) to assure quality testing procedures and proficiency. We offer a range of services for a reduced fee for enrolled students. Labs not offered, can be sent to an outside testing facility if needed. Tests can be ordered by an SIUE clinician or by an external licensed professional. For external orders, please call Health Services at 618-650-2842.

Pharmacy

 SIUE Health Service maintains an on-site pharmacy that offers discounted prescriptions and over the counter formularies for enrolled students. We offer: 

• Prescription medications filled by an SIUE clinician or by an external licensed professional.
• Over the counter products that include cough & cold, seasonal allergies, GI issues, contraception options, first aid supplies, skin medication and more at an affordable price.
• Easy prescription transfers and refills
• Various payment options such as cash, credit, debit, cougar bucks, SIUE bursar bill, and apple/android pay are available.
• Free private one on one consultations with a registered pharmacist, including how to take medications, potential side effects, and drug interactions.

 For more information, visit the pharmacy on the first floor of the Student Success Center or call 618-650-2593.

Please see a list of some of our most common prescriptions and over the counter products. 

*Pricing, availability and quantities subject to change without notice.

*Prescriptions list with cost [PDF]

Wellness Kiosk

We are excited to offer a Wellness Kiosk providing various over the counter and personal care items related to reproductive health, first aid, and illness. The machine is conveniently located on the ground floor of the Student Success Center and accessible 7am-10pm, seven days a week.

These products are available for purchase to all members of the campus community and the machine only accepts cash for payment. Health Services will maintain and regularly stock to ensure availability.

If you have questions or persistent symptoms, we encourage you to make an appointment at Health Services with one of our medical providers.

 Below is a list of items available:

** Prices, Items, and brands are subject to change.