- Student/Staff Eligibility
- Clinical services available
- Special services
- Over the counter remedies & equipment for loan
- Routine immunizations
- Costs to students – immunizations & tests
- Appointments
- Important notice about appointments and costs
Health care is provided to students whether they are full-time or part-time and whether or not they carry the student health insurance. Employees may be seen for minor, acute illnesses or injuries which might interfere with the working day. Worker’s Compensation injuries may be seen for an initial evaluation for first aid purposes only.
Services include treatment for minor acute illnesses and injuries, yearly pap smears, birth control, allergy injections, foreign travel consultations and immunizations for foreign travel as well as required immunizations. Physical examinations are provided for all UIS athletes and for students who are required to have them for work, school, etc.
A wellness resource and self-help area is available in the Health Services (HS) clinic and a supply of over-the-counter remedies is also available along with guidelines and directions for their use.
The HS is supported by student fees (shared with the UIS Counseling Center) university funds and some user fees. There is no charge for visits to the HS although there are some charges for special services. Students are notified at the time of the visit if any charges will be incurred. Because more complex health issues sometimes arise, students are expected to have their own health insurance to cover those types of expenses. Students are responsible for informing the HS staff if their insurance requires the use of specific providers.
Patient Health Record
We require anyone who receives service or consultation in the Health Services to complete a Medical History Record prior to their clinic visit. We ask that you review the information at each visit to the Health Service so that your information remains current throughout your academic career at U.I.S. Copies of the form can be found online at:
All completed medical history forms are reviewed by a Health Care Provider for immunization compliance with state and federal regulations, and for any medications, allergies, chronic diseases and other health issues so that we may provide the appropriate services. This review takes place before the provider examines the student and prior to each visit.
Policy for appointments missed without notice
A “no-show” fee of $15.00 is charged to those who do not show up for appointments and for those who cancel appointments less than 24 hours before the appointment time.
Services offered by the HS are a valuable resource to the campus and are free or low cost in most instances. When an appointment is not cancelled in a timely fashion, it may cause a serious inconvenience to others who need health care, who are ill or injured and need to be seen as soon as any appointment is available. The no-show fee encourages students to be timely in canceling their appointments and helps to finance the cost of health care provider time that was not utilized because an appointment was not cancelled in a timely fashion.
University Of Illinois Nondiscrimination Statement:
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.
University complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and students with the means for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this Statement.
Student/Staff Eligibility
Health Services provide treatment to all students, both full and part-time students whether or not they have student insurance. Employees may be seen though students receive priority during busy times.
Employees can make appointments for minor acute illnesses and injuries that interfere with the working day if appointments are available. Prior to making appointment, employees should make certain that their health insurance will cover any cost related to the visit such as prescriptions or tests that might be ordered.
Students pay a mandatory fee for the use of Health Services and minimal user fees are charged for some services. Employees may be charged user fees on a sliding scale in comparison to student rates. Patients are informed about these fees before the service is rendered. Nurse or physician visits and many other services are provided without charge.
Clinical services available
Services provided include treatment for minor illnesses such as colds, allergies, infections, examinations such as pap smears, pelvic exams, and minor injuries. Hypertension and diabetic monitoring are also available. For more complicated illnesses, referrals are made to other physicians and agencies through HS.
Students with the UIS Student Insurance (United Health Care) can call an after hours nurse at 1-877-643-5130 with any medical questions or concerns.
Special services
- $25.00 Foreign travel consultations available by appointment.
- Most travel immunizations are available at low cost.
Over the counter remedies & equipment for loan
- Antacids
- Aspirin
- Band Aids
- Cold tablets
- Condoms
- Crutches (loan)
- Decongestants
- Ear Plugs
- Heating pads (loan)
- Ice bags
- Lozenges
Routine immunizations
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Polio vaccine (Poliomyelitis)
- Td or Tdap (Tetanus/Diptheria)
- TB Quantiferon Gold Test (Tuberculin blood test)
- Hepatitis B (Requires three injections given at specific intervals)
- Meningitis vaccine.
Costs to students/staff
| Procedure / Vaccination | Students | Employees – charges assesed during scheduled visit |
| Allergy Shots – per semester | $40.00 | |
| Arm Sling | $15.00 | |
| Ankle Air Cast | $50.00 | |
| Blood Glucose | $5.00 | |
| Chickenpox Vaccine by appointment only 2 injections @ $120ea | $120.00 | |
| Child Care PE & TB Test | $15.00 | |
| Chlamydia/GC Test | $14.50 | |
| Copies | 8.5 cents each | |
| Depo-Provera | $65.00 | |
| Disposable Ear Syringe | $4.00 | |
| Gram Stain | $7.00 | |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | $33.00 | |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine – 3 injections @ $40ea | $40.00 | |
| Histofreeze Treatment | $20.00 | |
| HIV | $10.00 |
N/A
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| HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine – 3 injections @ $157ea | $157.00 | |
| KOH | $5.00 | N/A |
| Loestrin | $8.00 | |
| MMR Vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) | $60.00 | |
| Meningococcal/Meningitis Vaccine – 2 injections @ $110ea | $110.00 | |
| Nebulizer Treatment-Includes Supplies | $20.00 | |
| Nebulizer Treatment-Meds only | $12.00 | |
| Pap Smear | $38.00 | N/A |
| Peak Flow Meter | $25.00 | |
| Plan B CPT-S 4993 | $18.00 | |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | $52.00 | |
| Poliomyelitis | $27.00 | |
| QFG – Quantiferon Gold (TB blood test) | $40.00 | |
| Shingles Vaccine – by appointment only | $200.00 | |
| Syphilis / RPR (Herpes I and II) | $8.50 |
N/A
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| TB Test | $10.00 | |
| TCA 80%-Wart Treatment | $15.00 | N/A |
| Teacher Physicals & TB Test | $15.00 | |
| TD Vaccine | $22.00 | |
| Tdap (Adult-tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis/whooping cough) | $40.00 | |
| Thermometers | $4.00 | |
| Throat Culture | $30.00 | |
| Travel Consultation – by appointment only | $25.00 | |
| Typhoid Vaccine | $55.00 | |
| Urinalysis | $10.00 | |
| Urinalysis Culture | $12.00 | |
| Urinalysis Sensitivity | $17.00 | |
| Urine Dip | $3.00 | |
| Urine Pregnancy Test-here | $6.00 | |
| Wet Mount | $7.00 | |
| Wooden Shoe | $5.00 | |
| Wrist Splint | $20.00 |
More vaccines/services are available that are not listed.
Any Lab work done at Health Service may need additional Lab work completed, separate charges may apply.
It is the patient’s responsibility to submit paid receipts to their private insurance provider or the student health insurance – UIS Human Resources
Appointments
- Please arrive 10-20 minutes before appointment to complete necessary paperwork
- Regular Clinic days are Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. – 5p.m. when UIS is open.
Open Access Appointments: Same Day appointments may be made on a first come first serve basis by calling Health Services (206-6676) between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30a.m.
Regular Appointments: Annual exams, athletic physical examinations and examinations that require more lengthy appointments or that can be scheduled in advance.
Urgent Appointments: Can be made for issues that are urgent : such as injuries, burn, cuts, UTI’s, Emergency Contraception, high fever, asthma attacks, etc.
Students with the UIS Student Insurance (United Health Care) can call an after hours nurse at 1-877-643-5130 with any medical questions or concerns.
Important
- Who is eligible to use Health Services?
The HS provides treatment to all students, full- or part-time, whether or not they have student insurance. Employees may be treated for minor illnesses and injuries that interfere with their ability to continue the working day when appointments are available. Employees should see their primary care for all other issues.
- Is there a cost to use Health Services?
Students do not pay an office visit fee; employees pay a small fee for office visits other than those for blood pressure checks. Some small user fees are charged for certain services.
There is a missed appointment or late cancellation fee of $15.00 charged for appointments that are not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
