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The staff at Inver Hills Health Service believes that good health care requires more than just treatment; we emphasize prevention, education and participation. Nominal fees may be charged for some services. No one will be denied services because of inability to pay.
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Contraceptive counseling & referral |
Physical exams |
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Pregnancy testing |
Testing for sexually transmitted disease |
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Immunizations |
Allergy shots |
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Blood pressure screening |
First aid |
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Support groups |
Treatment of minor illness and injuries |
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Nutrition |
Stress management |
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Exercise |
Wellness issues |
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AIDS |
Substance abuse |
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Guest Speakers on health-related issues |
Community involvement |
Students may use the Ask A Nurse service to submit any health questions or concerns. Simply click on the link and fill out the short form. You will receive a response via e-mail. Although we try to protect the privacy of individual information, please note that questions submitted over the Internet are not secure. If you have a private or personal issue, you're encouraged to visit Health Service in person or call 651-450-3524.
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Liz Garland, Health Services Director
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Health Service RN/Health educators also go into community settings such as schools, community organizations or social service providers to provide information about health care topics. These topics may include family planning, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV, stress management, alcohol abuse or other wellness-related issues. |
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"Inver Hills Health Service is one of the best small health services anywhere, directly serving students by meeting health care needs, making referrals, reaching out to the community, and educating the campus community." |
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Staffed by family practice physicians and RN/health educator. |
Confidentiality
Students are strongly encouraged to carry health insurance. If domestic students are not currently covered, it is recommended they find coverage. International students are required to carry health insurance. Find more information about the insurance plan available through Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (a pdf document, opens in a new window) or can obtain the brochure and application packet at Student Health Service located in the College Center. Students can also call toll free at 1-888-251-6243 for information about the policy or go online at www.UHCSR.com (opens in a new window) for more information.
Immunizations
When you enroll in college in Minnesota, you are required to show proof of vaccination against the following major diseases: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and Tdap (tetanus and diphtheria and pertussis). The Hepatitis B vaccine is available at Student Health Service for a fee of $30.00 each.
Stressed Out? Maintaining balance between your intellectual, social and personal development is the key to a well-adjusted college experience. Throughout life you will experience stress. Learning to recognize the physical and psychological warning signs of stress is the key.
Learn more about Stress Management.
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