Student Health Center
On-Campus Medical Services
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TSU Health Services
The Tennessee State University's Student Health Center is an on-campus clinic staffed by qualified medical professionals designed to safeguard the health of TSU students. Services are for students only and include:
- General medical and nursing care is provided for acute, urgent and minor medical issues.
- Office visits are free for registered students.
- Medical screenings and referrals for major acute issues are provided to the appropriate continuum of care of physicians, hospitals, clinics, and other related agencies
- Appointments are encouraged with walk-ins subject to availability
- Verification of visits are provided. School excuses are given per the provider's discretion
- Athletic and School-Related Physicals.
- Evaluation and treatment of Women's Health and gynecological problems including administration of Depo-Provera injections, referral for Long Term Contraception and urine pregnancy testing.
- STI Testing Referrals
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Allergy Injections: Allergy Shots are given as ordered by the patient’s physician or allergist. Students must have received their initial dose prior to coming to Health Services for injections.
- Contact Health Services at studenthealthservices@tnstate.edu for additional information regarding Allergy Shots.
- Medications: Medications commonly used by our physicians are dispensed at Health Services. Outside prescriptions may not be filled at Health Services.
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Laboratory: Due to Department of Health and Human Services’ federal regulations, only a few laboratory tests are performed on site.
- In-house procedures include Rapid Strep, Mono testing, urinalysis, urine pregnancy testing, and finger stick blood sugar.
- Health Education: The medical and nursing staff view patient education as an essential component of care and strive to make each visit an informative and educational experience whenever time allows.
Students suffering from complex medical/surgical problems are referred to and hospitalized at local hospitals of their choice (at their own expense). The University accepts no responsibility for any student requiring hospitalization or specialty referrals.
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan. The University does not offer a Student Health Insurance Plan, however, plans are available for review and purchase through the Health Exchange website located at: www.TBRstudentHIX.com or Healthcare.gov ..
Our Mission
Tennessee State University Health Services aims to provide quality outpatient health care and education to all students, to empower them with knowledge of their personal health status and to educate them on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives. The Health Services Center is designed to safeguard the health of all TSU students. All activities are carried out with an emphasis on education for the promotion of good health.