Flu Season is Upon Us

 

Don't want to catch the flu? Here's what you should do: get a flu shot at the health center, wash your hands often using soap or hand sanitizer, cough into your elbow to avoid spreading germs and avoid close contact with others who are ill. Visit our flu page for additional information.

 

Wellness Fair

Stop by the Wildcat Wellness Health Fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Great Lakes Room's of the University Center for screenings, prizes, healthy food samples, healthy living information and more! Contact the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department at 227-2130 or visit its website for more information.
 

Electronic Medical Record

We appreciate your patience as we transition to using an electronic medical record (EHR) process. Wait times, check-in and check-out times may be longer than usual.

Thank you,  Health Center Staff 

 

STD Awareness

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

The following links provide additional information about STDs:
-General Information about STDs
-STD prevention
-Chlamydia facts
-HPV facts
-Facts about other STDs

 

Family Planning Services

Family planning is more than just birth control.  It includes screening services that help find serious health problems. The true program covers office visits for family planning-related services, birth control, contraceptive supplies and devices, lab tests, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and some sterilizations for women 21 years of age and older. 

Application forms and additional information:

-Plan 1st website

-Plan 1st brochure

-Plan 1st paper application

-Plan 1st online application

 

 

Ada B. Vielmetti Health Center

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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 (Monday-Friday)

  • Clinic: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Pharmacy: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Lab: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed: Noon-1 p.m.)
  • Immunization/Shots: 8:15 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Physicians Visit: By appointment, schedule in advance
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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Events

Monday Feb. 11
5 p.m. - 311 Learning Resources Center
5 p.m. - University Center, Back Room
Tuesday Feb. 12
All Day Event - University Center
Wednesday Feb. 13
1 p.m. - Great Lakes Rooms, University Center
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