Over the summer, one of my friends called me in a panic. She was not feeling well, and she had never been to Pitt’s Student Health Services. She had no idea where it was or what she needed to bring with her. All of these questions were making her feel even worse than she already felt.
Lucky for you, all of this information will be right at your fingertips when you need it! Below you can find the answers to all of your questions about health services for students at Pitt.
What services are available at Student Health?
Services covered under your student health fee:
Primary medical care for acute and chronic medical conditions
Women’s health and gynecologic services
Men’s health care services
GLBTQA services
Basic laboratory and radiology services
Orthopedic care
Physical Therapy
Observation room
Nutritional counseling
Sexual health and contraceptive counseling
Rapid oral HIV testing
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug counseling
Referral to specialists when necessary
Other services available for a nominal fee:
Allergy injections
Immunizations
Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion
Complete physical exams (with required paperwork/forms)
Travel Health Assessments
Specialty laboratory and radiology tests
What is the Student Health Fee?
It is an $85/semester charge that shows up on your tuition bill. It covers many of the services available at Student Health. There are minimal fees for select services. Any additional charges must be paid at the time of the visit. Payment can be made with cash, personal check, Panther Funds, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.
What hours is student health open?
From September to August:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Saturday hours are for sick or acutely ill students only, no appointment is necessary.)
How do I make an appointment?
Call (412) 383-1800 or go to the Student Health Services Clinic Waiting Room (Room 500) and speak with a receptionist. Be sure to have your Peoplesoft ID number available.
What happens if I accidentally miss an appointment?
If you do not come to your appointment and/or fail to cancel it at least 2 hours before the time of the appointment, you will be charged $10 to your tuition bill. You may also be charged $10 if you arrive to your appointment more than 10 minutes late.
If you miss a travel health or routine physical appointment and do not cancel more than 2 hours in advance, you will be charged a $20 no-show fee.
What do I do if student health is closed and I am sick?
Call 911 if you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or go to the nearest emergency department. (UPMC Presby is right on campus.)
There are a couple of local urgent care centers if you would like to been seen by a doctor but are not having an emergency.
UPMC Urgent Care at Shadyside
5231 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-4114
Open 9 am to 9 pm, Everyday
MedExpress Urgent Care
5201 Baum Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 687-3627
Open 9 am to 9 pm, Everyday
Can I get an excuse for class if I go to Student Health while I am sick?
Student Health Services will provide you with evidence of your visit by printing a receipt verifying the date and time of the visit. You can ask for one of these receipts from the receptionist in the waiting room.
Where is Student Health located?
Student Health Services and the Student Pharmacy are located in the Medical Arts Building. That is the building directly to the right of Rita’s Italian Ice on Fifth Avenue. Once you go in the front doors, you will have to show your Pitt ID to the security guard. Then take the elevators to the 5th floor. Student Health is to the right and the Pharmacy is to the left.
The address is:
University of Pittsburgh
Student Health Service
Medical Arts Building, 5th Floor
3708 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
What do I do when I show up for an appointment?
Student Health Services is in Room 500. You will have to swipe-in with your Pitt ID. “If you have a scheduled appointment, your check-in will be complete after receiving an invoice with your appointment information and unique identification barcode on the form. If you do NOT have an appointment, talk to a receptionist after you swipe-in. Go to the appropriate Waiting Room listed on your invoice. When it is your turn to be seen, you will be called into the examining room. You must give your invoice to the clinician.”
Sources:
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shswhattodoappointments
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsnoshow
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsexcuses
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsmakeappointment
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsappointments
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsbusinesshours
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shslocation
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsservices
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsfee