Willcoxon Health Center
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Willcoxon Health Center

  • Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
  • Location: Billingsly Room 242
  • Phone: 417.625.9323
  • Julie Stamps, FNP - Health Center Director
  • William S. Hughes, DO - Campus Physician
  • Pamela Hosp, Office Manager
  • Janelle Hall, Office Assistant

Communicable Diseases | Costs | Hours | Laboratory | Over-the-Counter | Primary Care | Services Available

Communicable Diseases

Students MUST be protected against the diseases of measles, mumps, and rubella (two doses). It is recommended that each student be immunized for tetanus/diphtheria within the last ten (10) years. Vaccination against meningitis is also recommended. The meningitis vaccine is required for students who live in the dormitories or a waiver must be signed. Proof of immunization must be on file in the Student Health Center. Students who are not properly immunized or who have not had these diseases may be banned from University property in the event of an outbreak on campus.

When a communicable disease comes to the attention of the University, whether student, faculty, or staff member, the University's physician and nurse will assume the responsibility for conducting a thorough review based upon the best medical and legal information available. Any action taken will respect the confidentiality of the individual as well as the individual's welfare and that of the University community.

Additional Medical Needs

All students need to have a current medical history on file with the Willcoxon Health Center. A copy of childhood vaccinations also should be filed with the health center on campus. It is recommended for all students starting on campus to have a current tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

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Costs

General Clinic visits are free with minimal charges for some services (TB testing, vaccinations, pre-employment physicals). Women's and Preventive Services Clinic charges are based on services provided (exams, Pap smears, testing).

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Hours

General Clinic:
Women's & Preventive Services:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Physician's Clinic:

Physician available for consultation at all times.

Please call 625-9323 or stop by the Health Center to make an appointment.

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Laboratory

Analysis of blood and urine by a local laboratory is available at a special student rate. Results available the next day on most tests. Billing is done through MSSU Business Office.

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Over-the-Counter

The center has medications for coughs, colds, flu, nausea, diarrhea, headaches and upset stomachs.

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Primary Care

We offer treatment for upper respiratory infections, hypertension, back and neck strains, ear infections, physicals, gastritis, and skin rashes. Referrals to specialists available if necessary.

Services Available

  • Allergy shots for those tested by an allergist
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Confidential HIV and STD testing
  • Dietary counseling
  • Mono & Strep Testing
  • Pregnancy testing
  • TB skin testing
  • Urine testing for urinary tract infections
  • Vaccinations for Influenza, Hepatitis, Meningitis,and Tetanus-Diptheria

Tobacco Cessation

We now offer Online Tobacco Cessation Classes through Preferred Family Healthcare, available to students, faculty, and staff. This is a great incentive program with the option of $50 in Nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine gum, lozenges, patches) or a $25 Sports Retail Gift Card upon completing the third week of the class. Sign up today by emailing tobacco@pfh.org or call (660) 665-1962 ext. 667 for more information.
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