Several health services available on campus at Foust Hall, other locations

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Though students come to college to focus on academic and mental improvement, there is no excuse to let physical well-being fall to the wayside.

Students can access health services at Foust Hall at the corner of Preston Street and East Campus Drive. Foust has two physicians, Dr. Penalope Cook and Dr. Sarah Yonder, both family practitioners.

“We want to welcome incoming freshmen and inform them that University Health Services is available to assist them in their quest to stay healthy throughout their college career,” said Lori Wangberg, University Health Services educator. “We want students to be assured that University Health Services can meet their medical needs while they are away from home.”

Some services include treating illness and injuries, physical and gynecological exams, chronic and serious illness management, laboratory testing, prescriptions, birth control, sexually transmitted infection testing and allergy treatment.

There are no major changes for health services for next year.

“We will continue to promote the health and wellness of CMU students and the CMU community through individualized medical care, health promotion and disease prevention,” Wangberg said.

The Foust Hall clinic is open for appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students can call 774-5693 to schedule an appointment or can call a registered nurse at 774-6589.

There is also a walk-in clinic within the Towers located in Cobb 103, which treats students for common injuries and illnesses. The Towers clinic is open without appointment from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The pharmacy inside Foust makes prescriptions available for students from on- and off-campus doctors, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same-day prescription delivery is also provided to the Towers front desk at the end of each day.

Students experiencing an emergency after hours can contact the ReadyCare Walk-in Clinic, 2935 Health Parkway or Urgent Care, 520 N. Mission St.

UHS accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional, PPO and Blue Preferred Plus, straight Medicaid and Medicare, Tri-Care Standard and CMU Student Health Insurance.

“We provide courtesy billing to all insurances but it is highly advisable that students contact their insurance company prior to scheduling an appointment to confirm coverage and benefits for services at the clinic,” said Angela Smith, assistant director of business services at UHS.

Foust also offers allergy shots and immunizations. Travel health visits are offered for those approved and in regular need of a nurse to come to their residence.

Classes on stress management, drugs and alcohol, sexual infections and men’s health are also available.