MSSC Student Health Center

Jan Dipley, MSN, FNPC, Health Services Coordinator
Kuhn Hall (Room 306), 417.625.9323, e-mail: dipley-j@mssu.edu

Learn about the services offered by selecting a category below:

Communicable Diseases
Costs
Hours
Laboratory

Over-the-Counter
Primary Care
Services Available

Hours

General Clinic: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, closed Noon-1:00pm

Physician's Clinic: Physician available for consultation at all times.

Women's and Preventive Services: Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm

Please call 625-9323 or stop by the Health Center (Kuhn 306) to make an appointment.

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, counseling).

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,Tetanus-Diptheria, and MMR

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

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 MSSC Business Office.

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.

Communicable Diseases
Students MUST be protected against the diseases of measles, mumps, and rubella (two doses). This booster is free, so you have no excuse! It is recommended that each student be immunized for tetanus/diptheria in the last ten (10) years. Vaccination against meningitis is also recommended. 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 College property in the event of an outbreak on campus.

When a communicable disease comes to the attention of the College, whether student, faculty, or staff member, the College'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 College community.