Final Press Release 4: Student Health Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 9, 2010

Ryan Barfuss

Student Health Services

1200 North 850 East

Logan, UT 84322

435-797-1660

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER IS GEARING UP FOR FLU SEASON

LOGAN, Utah – Student Health Services, also known as the Student Health and Wellness Center is gearing up for the cold and flu season offering flu shots for $20 each. When students receive the flu shot, they are only required to pay for the shot itself – not for the doctor visit. Ryan Barfuss, Prevention Specialist at the student health center said that it is “Most important that students get the shot, no matter where they get it.”

Along with flu shots, the health center offers many other services such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and physical therapy. The staff is made up of two board certified physicians, two nurse practitioners, pharmacists, a laboratory technologist and many more. The pharmacy at the student health center is able to fill prescriptions that were either written at the health center or prescriptions that have been transferred to the pharmacy.

Only the laboratory tests, x-rays and the pharmacy have fees associated with them, if you just visit the doctor there is no fee. To visit the health center an appointment is preferred. Appointments are   usually scheduled for the day after you call in.

Registered Utah State students are eligible to receive service from the Student Health Services because of the student health fee that is paid when registering for classes. Spouses and dependents pay a similar, but slightly higher fee to access the health center for the semester. Students are not required to have health insurance to visit the health center.

Student Health Services offers many other programs, including alcohol and other substance use screenings and education, free smoking cessation programs and assistance from a dietitian. The Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information (SAAVI) office is also located at the wellness center.

Student Health Services aims to provide basic medical care with outpatient, primary care, pharmacy, laboratory and health education services to Utah State students at a convenient location. The health center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located directly north of Romney Stadium. For more information regarding the services offered visit www.usu.edu/health, or call 435-757-1660 to schedule an appointment.

Media Contact:

Katie Landgren

801-555-4422

katielandgren@gmail.com          

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