The Health Services Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Allen Family Student Center. The Director of Health Services can be reached at 903-233-4445 from 9 am – 2 pm, Monday through Friday. Nurse visits are free of charge, and no appointment is needed. First Aid kit supplies may be obtained through University Police and the Resident Directors. In a medical emergency, call 911 or University Police at 903-233-4444.
Services Available
Through the Health Services Office on campus, students may receive the services listed below:
- Allergy shots (Antigen, with Physician’s orders that the student may receive the shots without the presence of a physician), must be supplied by the student. Students will be responsible for his/her own Epinephrine.
- Record of shots will be kept in the Director of Health Service’s office.
- Treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
- Referrals to other health providers and appointments made as deemed necessary.
- Assistance in selecting a personal physician.
- Over-the-counter medications dispensed at no charge; the nurse cannot write prescriptions.
- Coordination of services with a physician when necessary.
- On-Campus “House Calls” to students by Director of Health Services as needed.
- Follow-up care by Director of Health Services as needed
- Loan items are available, including crutches, hot/cold packs, arm slings, and other health-related items
- Access to “TimelyCare” university telehealth provider
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