What's New
Health Services wishes you a successful finals week and a healthful winter break!! Health Services will be closed December 22, 2012 - January 6, 2013.
Happy 5th Birthday, Breathefree UMD!!! The smoke-free policy was first implemented at UMD in 2007. To learn more about the policy and where it is today, visit the University's Breathefree UMD website: http://www.d.umn.edu/breathefree/
Interested in quitting smoking?? Health Services offers smoking cessation support; call 218-726-8155 to set up an appointment with our smoking cesation nurse specialist.
Another option for cessation support--The UMD School of Medicine is exploring the connections between stress, appetitive and quitting smoking. The research is funded by the NIH. They are enrolling individuals interested in quitting (and non-smokers!), ages 18-70. Participants are paid for the time they contribute. Participation involves a flexible schedule with multiple sessions occurring on Weekdays. Individual smoking cessation counseling is included to help quit successfully. For more info, or to be enrolled, people can call: 218-726-7399.
If you did not attend one of the flu clinics, you can still recieve a flu vaccination in Health Services. Please call 218-726-8155.
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Health Services Online Self-Care Tips
UMD Health Services medical staff provides self-care tips to students on a regular basis. This new logo will link students to a variety of common illness with home healing strategies. Many illnesses can be treated at home, and can save students a trip to the clinic. Recommendations on when to be seen at Health Services are provided. Students are always welcome to call the nurse line with questions or concerns, 218-726-7870. |
Welcome to UMD Health Services
UMD Health Services is a comprehensive medical facility designed to meet the health care needs of today's college students. Physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses are available on an appointment and urgent care basis. Most health needs can be met directly within the Health Services facility. UMD Health Services also provides free and confidential counseling, and health education services for students of the UMD campus community. The mission of our clinic and professional staff is to help students develop healthy personal lifestyles and to provide the services necessary to ensure academic success.
Our staff is committed to meeting today's highest health care standards. All services are provided by experienced physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals and counselors.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by our active participation in the American College Health Association, our accreditation through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, and our ongoing quality improvement program.
UMD Health Service supports three active student groups that make a difference on the UMD campus through peer health education (S/HE and APE) and through policy change as it pertains to campus health (SHAC).
Scheduling
To schedule a medical appointment at Health Services, call the Registration desk at 218-726-8155.
To schedule a counseling appointment at Health Services, call the Counseling Registration desk at 218-726-7913.
Phones will be answered during regular office hours.
Appointment Information
Not sure if you need to be seen?
Students with medical questions may call our Nurse Care Line at (218) 726-7870. Phone calls will be answered/returned during regular office hours. (Line available September through May only.)
What to bring to your appointment
Students are required to bring and present their student identification card and health insurance card. If you are a new patient, please also bring these completed forms to your first appointment.
New patients to UMD Health Services
New patients are encouraged to complete the following forms prior to their first appointment. (In an effort to save you time, print off and complete the three forms prior to your first appointment.) Be sure to include prescription names of any current medications you are taking and the dosage. Present both to the registration clerk at the time of check in. All forms must be completed in ink.
Checking In
Students with appointments must check in at least 5-10 minutes prior to their appointment.
New patients are required to check in 15-20 minutes ahead of their appointment time. Students
who arrive 10 minutes late for their scheduled appointment will be asked to reschedule.
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