The Student Health Center
215-951-1565
North Residence Halls Complex
http://www.lasalle.edu/dean/health/studentcenter

The mission of the Student Health Center is to maintain optimum physical and emotional health of the La Salle University student body through the provision of quality, accessible, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care. The Student Health Center also promotes healthy behavior and lifestyle choices through ongoing educational outreach and programming.

Specifically, the Student Health Center

- provides routine health care (i.e., physical exams, immunizations, screenings, etc. ),
- evaluates and treats minor illnesses,
- treats infections (i.e., strep throat, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, etc.),
- prescribes medications (most medications prescribed for students are free or at a nominal cost),
- treats physical injuries,
- offers wellness and health assessments,
- provides women’s health care (i.e., pelvic exams, breast exams, etc.), and
- offers sexual health information and/or counseling and/or refers to specialists and campus and community resources.

Health insurance is required for all undergraduate students, all international students, and all full-time graduate students who use the Student Health Center’s services. Information and applications regarding the University-endorsed student health insurance is available at the Student Health Center and the Dean of Students’ office. A variety of immunizations are required, as well, and detailed health information is required from new students prior to enrollment.

The care provided by our nurse practitioners and physicians during regular office hours in the Student Health Center is free for all full-time undergraduate students.

Full-time graduate students may use the services of the Student Health Center for free if they complete health history forms, show proof of health insurance and complete all immunizations that are required of undergraduate students.

Students are responsible for charges for hospital emergency room care, x-rays, laboratory testing, most immunizations, specialists’ fees, and hospitalization. In cases of after-hours emergencies, students should contact the La Salle Safety and Security Department at 215-951-2111. They will provide transportation or, if necessary, will contact the Philadelphia Fire Rescue Squad.

All services provided by the Student Health Center are confidential. No information is released to anyone without written permission of the student, unless the student is in critical condition or there is a threat to self or others.