Services provided by SSM Health SLUCare physicians at the Saint 浪花直播 University Student Health Center include internal medicine, gynecology, orthopedics, psychiatry, sports medicine and more.
Internal Medicine
Nancy Z. Delaney, M.D., is our internal medicine physician. She works Monday through Friday at the Student Health Center during the school year, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday during semester breaks. Our nurse practitioner, Katie Skosky, is also available to see patients Monday through Friday. Services include treatment for diabetes, hypertension, HIV prevention, common cold, allergies, IBS and travel prophylaxis.
Gynecology
Jill Powell, M.D. sees patients on Tuesday mornings.
We provide well-women visits and treat students for irregular or painful periods, breast concerns, urinary concerns, STIs and PCOS. The Student Health Center refers all pregnant students to SLU's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at .
Resources for SLU's Pregnant and Parenting Students
Psychiatry
There are multiple psychiatry clinics throughout the week. You may be seen by a psychiatry attending physician, or a resident physician who is a physician in training, supervised by an attending physician. Many students under the care of the psychiatrists at the Student Health Center also see psychologists or counselors at the University Counseling Center, located just west of the clock tower in Wuller Hall.
Sports Medicine
William Mitchell, M.D., and Jamil Neme, M.D., are our sports medicine physicians. They see students for any injury or pain, even if it is not sports-related, including concussion. They have clinics Monday through Friday at the Student Health Center.
Other Medical Services
The Student Health Center has a few options to make sure you can conveniently get the medication you need without ever leaving campus.
Prepackaged Pharmaceuticals
The Student Health Center keeps some frequently prescribed medications on hand to be dispensed at the time of service when prescribed by our physicians. Most are under $20, and payment is owed at the time of service.
Walgreens-Delivered Pharmaceuticals
The SLU Student Health Center and Walgreens partner to make your prescription medication easily attainable. Set up an account with Walgreens and they can deliver your medication directly to the Student Health Center or the Walgreens at the SLUCare SSM Doctor's Office Building, even if it is not prescribed by our physicians. You can call 314-771-2900 to pay any copays over the phone and start receiving your medication on campus.
Walgreens at the SLUCare SSM
Doctor's Office Building
3660 Vista Ave - Suite 101
St. 浪花直播, MO 63110
P: 314-771-2900
F: 314-771-2955
SLU Student Health Center
3518 Laclede Ave.
St. 浪花直播, MO 63103
P: 314-977-2323
F: 314-977-7165
The Student Health Center includes a clinical laboratory improvement-amendment-waived laboratory on site. There is point-of-care testing done at the time of service for a variety of tests, however, the majority of our specimens are sent to Quest or LabCorp.
Please contact your insurance provider to find out which lab they will cover, and let our staff know at the time of your visit which lab you prefer.
Quest Diagnostics
Customer Care Center: 1-866-697-8378
Account Location: SLU Student Health Center, 3520 Laclede Ave.
LabCorp
Customer Care Center: 314-506-6600
Account Location: SLU Student Health Center, 3520 Laclede Ave.
The registered nurses at the Student Health Center are here for you and can provide a wide range of services for your health and wellness. Nursing visits are by appointment only.
- Vital-sign checks
- Medical advice - if we have no available appointments, you may speak with a nurse who can help coordinate the best options for care
- Drug screens
- Immunizations
- PPD skin test (not given on Thursdays as we are not here on the weekend to read it)
- Medication administration, i.e. Humira or other injectable with physician order (must establish care with Dr. Delaney prior to first administration)
- Allergy shot administration - vials ordered by an outside physician can be sent to SHC. Care must be established with Dr. Delaney prior to the first administration.
- Blood work (CBC, TSH, etc.) with physician order
- Titers (immune status testing)
To ensure timely and accurate testing, SHC maintains an on-site radiology service. A qualified radiological technologist (RT) certified by the state of Missouri and registered by the will perform your examination. In addition, radiology procedures ordered by providers outside Student Health Services are accepted. Results are interpreted by board-certified radiologists.
Certain radiological services are not available at SHC. These include mammography, CT scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If your provider orders one of these exams, we will coordinate scheduling you at .
Whether you are studying abroad, doing volunteer work or taking a trip during a break for fun, the Student Health Center is here to help you prepare for your trip and maintain your health while you are away.
We can coordinate vaccination or medication needs, as well as provide health information specific to your area of travel. Please make your appointment at least one month prior to departure, or at least two months prior if you will be traveling to Asia.
Orders for immunizations and medications we do not provide at SHC are typically placed to the Walgreens on Lindell; it is designated as a travel clinic and keeps travel vaccinations stocked. Please let us know if your insurance does not cover Walgreens.
Walgreens Store #6472
4218 Lindell Blvd.
St. 浪花直播, MO 63108
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The Student Health Center and physical therapy program at Saint 浪花直播 University together offer a physical therapy clinic comprised of high-quality physical therapists.
SLU鈥檚 Physical Therapy Clinic specializes in treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries. Our physical therapists are specialists in the field of orthopedics and hold many advanced credentials. Please see bios on therapists for more information. Our treatment practice is in line with current research and best practice standards including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional training, movement analysis, neuro reeducation and pain management techniques.
What to Expect
A licensed physical therapist will perform a thorough and individualized evaluation. The evaluation consists of a review of your medical history and a physical examination. We鈥檒l also develop a personalized treatment plan and educate you about our findings.
Physical therapy can be helpful in treating:
- Back or neck pain
- Joint pain of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles
- Sprains/strains
- Sports injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Work-related injuries
- Headaches
- Balance/coordination problems
- Dizziness
A nutrition assessment is an in-depth evaluation of objective as well as subjective
information about your food and nutrient intake, lifestyle and medical history. This
information helps the dietitian evaluate your nutritional status and develop a plan
of care or intervention to help you achieve optimum nutritional health.
In order to get as complete a picture as possible, the dietitian will assess your weight, any available laboratory data, medical and diet history and lifestyle factors that may impact your nutritional health.
Our registered dietitians see students for a wide variety of reasons, such as:
- Nutrition assessments
- Weight management
- Health-related diets for conditions like diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Nutrition and healthy eating on campus
- Healthy cooking in residence halls
At SLU, we are committed to supporting our students鈥� health and well-being in every way possible. We understand the challenges of tobacco addiction, and that鈥檚 why we offer a range of tobacco-cessation resources designed to help you work toward a tobacco-free life. Our resources include cessation products that are considered preventive and covered under most health insurance plans, including the University Health Plan (UHP) with a $0 co-pay. Products include generic Chantix (varenicline), nicotine chewing gum and nicotine patches. We encourage you to review your health insurance benefits and include your primary care physician as you prepare to utilize tobacco-cessation resources.
The University Counseling Center offers individual counseling sessions for those dealing with addiction. You can find more information about substance use and help with overcoming addiction on the UCC services page.
Missouri Partners in Prevention has a number of useful for college and university students.
Unwanted or expired drugs can be dropped off at the Student Health Center in Marchetti Towers East during regular business hours for disposal.