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The SHIELD COVID-19 testing site on campus will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, due to a lab closure. The site will re-open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot this year! UIS Health Services and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering flu shots to the UIS community from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Nov. 16, located on the first floor of the Public Affairs Center (PAC) in meeting rooms C and D.
Illinois State Law
Illinois Laws and Rules Intertwining Schools and Vaccinations
These pages provide the text of the statutes which require children to be vaccinated. It also includes the regulations made by the Department of Public Health pursuant to the Illinois General Assembly delegating the authority to make rules. In short, the laws require all students to present proof of immunization to their schools.
Medical Excuse Policy
Health Services does not provide medical excuses for missed classes, exams, assignments, or work on/off campus. The decision for our policy is based on our limited resources, which are better dedicated to providing health care; the inability for us to make valid determinations about illnesses or injuries students may have managed through self care at home; and our commitment to student privacy.
Student Insurance
The UIS Student Insurance Plan is an affordable, high-quality insurance program, designed to meet the needs of our students, with optional coverage available for dependents. The insurance carrier for 2025-2026 is UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR). The UHCSR website can be used to find information about benefits, providers, prescriptions, and more!
Staff
Counseling Center and Health Services
Bethany Bilyeu, Psy.D.
Executive Director
- Office: HRB 64
- Phone: (217) 206-7122
- Department: VC Student Affairs
- Email: bbily01s@uis.edu
Bethany holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and is licensed as a clinical psychologist.
Contact
Health Services
Human Resources Building, Room 64
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
Flu Information
Flu Self-Assessment Tools
Flu Shot
The flu shot is available at UIS. The health department will be coming to PAC in October and November.
Make an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, you can email at uishealthservice.edu, web book at UIS patient portal, or call 217-206-6676.
All charges will be placed onto student accounts. It is the students’ responsibility to submit any receipts to their insurance provider. The receipts and other necessary forms can be found on the Health Services Patient Portal.