The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that the sexually transmitted disease issue is huge, both in raw numbers of cases and the financial impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

The CDC outlines on their website:

  • CDC estimates that there are approximately 19 million new cases of STDs each year in the United States, almost half of them among young people ages 15 to 24.
  • STDs have an economic impact: direct medical costs associated with STDs in the United States are estimated at $16.4 billion annually.

They also discuss the importance of STD testing and the impact of untreated STDs:

Untreated STDs can lead to serious long-term health consequences, especially for adolescent girls and young women. CDC estimates that undiagnosed and untreated STDs cause at least 24,000 women in the United States each year to become infertile.  The following links provide additional information about STDs.

-General Information about STDs

-STD prevention

-Chlamydia facts

-HPV facts

-Facts about other STDs


Free family planning services

Family planning helps you decide when to have a baby.  This helps you and your babies stay healthy.

Family planning is more than just birth control.  Family planning includes screening services that help find serious health problems, such as low blood iron, high blood pressure, and infections sooner.  The program covers:  office visits for family planning related services, prescriptions for birth control, contraceptive supplies and devices, lab tests, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and some sterilizations for women 21 years of age and older.  The program does not cover costs for infertility services and abortions.

The link below provides access to application forms and additional information.

-Plan 1st website

-Plan 1st brochure

-Plan 1st paper application

-Plan 1st online application

Travel Physicals



Travel physicals are available at the Health Center.  The travel tab at the top of this page obtains more information regarding travel physicals. 

Ada B. Vielmetti Health Center

reception

The Health Center is located on the ground floor of Gries Hall. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 906-227-2355.

Clinic and pharmacy hours are:

  • Academic Year
    Clinic: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Pharmacy: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Summer Hours
    Clinic: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Pharmacy: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Emergencies

911If a situation is life threatening, call the campus emergency telephone number 911, or go directly to the Marquette General Hospital Emergency Department, 508 W. College Ave.

The on call physician can be reached after clinic hours through the Marquette General Hospital switchboard at 906-228-9440.

Credit Card Payments

The Health Center is now accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit card payments.  Payments can be accepted at the front desk for all medical office procedures and at the pharmacy for prescription and over the counter medication.

Patient Satisfaction Survey

We value you as a patient and want to ensure that our level of care and service met your needs.  As part of this effort, please complete this brief survey.

Medical Excuse Policy

The Vielmetti Health Center will not provide students with medical excuses for absences from class or missed deadlines due to short term illness or injury.  The entire medical excuse policy is available by clicking on the link provided below.

-Complete Medical Excuse Policy 

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