Students are seen by appointment only. Same-day appointments are available on a limited basis depending on availability. We always do our best to work with patients with acute illnesses and injuries. To increase the likelihood of being seen sooner please contact us as early as possible.
If no appointments are available, students will be assessed by a triage nurse and provided with an appropriate plan of care which may include: guidance on symptom management; referrals to urgent/emergency care; scheduling for the next available appointment.
UHS Services
We offer primary medical care, health promotion and insurance services for all students. Explore this page for a listing of UHS services (and fees), many of which are now being offered virtually.
Allergy Services
Due to our expanded focus on emerging student health needs related to COVID-19, allergy shot services are suspended at this time. We are happy to help students connect with a local specialist for allergy care.
Comprehensive Care Coordination
Our Comprehensive Care Coordinator helps students identify and coordinate services to meet their health and academic support needs. The CCM works with Academic Development, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Resources, Housing Services, Dining Services and other campus offices. This free service is available to all students who:
- need assistance with management of health problems
- have health-related difficulties that may affect learning
- may have a learning or medical disability
Contact our Comprehensive Care Coordinator Dawnn Vith at 412-268-9171.
General Illness or Injury
- Nurse and doctor/advanced practice appointments
- Follow-up care
- Same-day appointments
Call UHS at 412-268-2157, option 2, to schedule an appointment or speak with a nurse.
Health Promotion
- Substance use assessment and referral
- Stress management consultation
- Sexually transmitted Infection (STI) testing
- Sleep and stress assessments
- Reduce or stop nicotine (nicotine patches, gum and prescription support are available)
Insurance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance enrollment
- Claims assistance
- Insurance mandate/waiver assistance
Interpretation Services
Available for students who would like support with communicating with their provider during appointments. Trained healthcare interpreters are available for many languages, including Mandarin, Hindi, Korean and American Sign Language.
Students may request this service during any visit.
LGBTQIA+ Health
LGBTQIA+ students can receive general medical care as well as specialized services at UHS.
Contact Health Promotion with questions. Trans and non-binary students can also schedule a gender-affirming care navigation appointment on HEALTHCONNECT.
Medical Records
Statements and after-visit summaries are available to download on HealthConnect. Current students can request additional medical records by using the "messages" link in HealthConnect.
- If you cannot access HealthConnect, submit a Consent for Release of Information Form (pdf).
Nutrition Services
Students can consult with the UHS dietitian for assistance with the following:
- meal planning
- food allergies
- weight management
- eating disorders
If you have medical condition that requires a dining plan accommodation, complete the Special Dining Needs form (pdf).
Physical Exams (limited availability)
- Annual wellness exam
- Annual women's health exam
- Driver's physical exam
Prescription Refills
We can provide a refill if:
- an existing prescription is on record at UHS;
- the prescription is still valid;
- and there is at least one authorized refill remaining (check prescription label).
If you are out of refills, bring in a new prescription or contact your provider through HealthConnect to obtain a new prescription.
Refills will be ready for pick-up two business days after a request is received.
request refills via "messages" in HealthConnect
Sexual Health
- Routine/annual/problem gynecological exams
- Sexual health testing and education
- Pregnancy prevention counseling and prescriptions
- Pregnancy testing
- Emergency contraception
- Condoms and safer sex supplies
Call UHS at 412-268-2157, option 2, to schedule an appointment or speak with a nurse.
Sports Medicine Evaluations
- Acute and chronic musculo-skeletal injuries/pain
Vaccines and Travel Health
- Vaccines: Flu (seasonal) Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV (Gardasil), MMR, Meningitis, Tetanus, Oral Typhoid by prescription. We do not offer Yellower Fever vaccine.
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Anti-Malarial medication
- For travel health information for specific destinations, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website
- The Allegheny County Health Department offers additional vaccines and travel consultations
- Several local pharmacies offer Flu, Varicella, Meningitis, and Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccines on a walk-in basis, no prescription needed, and are in-network for CMU SHIP.
Health Services Fees
The CMU Student Health Insurance Plan covers all Health Services visit fees and many other service fees. For example, fees for all vaccines given according to preventive guidelines are fully covered by the plan.
For fees not covered and for students on other health plans, we charge student accounts at the time of service. For privacy, all student account charges appear as "Health Services" for privacy - visit types and services are not listed.
Itemized receipts are available in HealthConnect, under Statements, for students who wish to submit a claim to their insurance plan.
Visit fees apply to both in-person and telehealth appointments. All fees are subject to change without notice.
Enrolled Students: Visit Fees
Type of Visit |
Cost |
|
Doctor/advanced practice initial |
$25 |
| Doctor/advanced practice follow-up | $25 |
| Sports medicine initial | $35 |
| Sports medicine follow-up | $30 |
| Dietitian initial | $20 |
| Dietitian follow-up | $15 |
| Nurse or Health Educator | Free |
Pre-College Students: Visit Fees
Type of Visit |
Cost |
| Doctor/advanced practice initial | $30 |
| Doctor/advanced practice follow-up | $25 |
| Sports medicine initial | $35 |
| Sports medicine follow-up | $30 |
| Dietitian initial | $20 |
| Dietitian follow-up | $15 |
| Nurse | $10 |
Fees for Frequently Requested Services
| Digital thermometers | $3 |
| Wound care | $10 |
| Earwax removal | $10 |
| Breathing treatment for asthma | $10 |
|
Fluid replacement (IV therapy) |
$25 |
| Minor surgical procedure | $25 |
| Stitches | $35 |
| Removal of stitches | $10 |
| Wart removal (freezing or chemical) |
$25 |
On-Site Testing Fees
| Heart rhythm test (EKG) | $15 |
| 5-minute strep throat test (Rapid Strep) | $10 |
| Pregnancy test (urine) | $5 |
| Rapid HIV test | $20 |
| Rapid HIV/Syphilis combination test | $25 |
Vaccine Fees
| Hepatitis A | $91 |
|
Hepatitis B |
$135 |
| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | $283 |
| Influenza | $30 |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | $99 |
Meningitis B |
|
| Meningococcal | $163 |
| Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap) | $64 |
| Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) | $23 |
| Tuberculosis Blood Test (QuantiFERON Gold) |
$64 |
| Varicella |
$169 |
COVID-19 Testing Fees
|
At home rapid antigen COVID-19 testing kit |
Free |
|
On-site Testing PCR COVID-19 Testing (includes flu) Fully covered for students enrolled in CMU SHIP. Students on outside plans can submit to their insurance for reimbursement. |
$105 |
Additional Fees
Additional fees apply for labwork and prescriptions, as well as services done outside of UHS, such as diagnostic tests, imaging, hospitalizations and Emergency Room (ER) visits. If you have an office visit in a hospital, you may be charged a facilities fee, which is not covered by most insurance plans, including the CMU student insurance plan.