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Get a quality education with quality health services.

Important notice

Appointments are now required for all students, please call 508-929-8875 to make an appointment.

Our staff includes licensed nurse practitioners and physicians, which enables us to evaluate you on campus for any illness or health concern with minimal disruption to your studies.

Health Services at Worcester State University is your source for high quality, cost-effective health care. We provide accessible, convenient, and affordable services—we do not bill you or charge any co-pays.

What can I get at Health Services?

Unlimited visits for evaluation & treatment of health concerns & illnesses

Health maintenance & wellness information

Women’s health

Including routine gynecologic exams with Pap testing, & contraception

Screening for sexually transmitted infections & pregnancy issues

Tuberculosis screening

Available in select situations.

Physical exams

Available in select situations.

COVID-19 Safety & Immunizations for Health Services

All students must call prior to entering Health Services, no routine walk-ins will be accepted. If a student has an emergency, they should contact University Police, and, if it is related to COVID-19, the student should make University Police aware of this when they call.

All students should report any symptoms related to COVID to Health Services by telephone and contact our office if they have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 or have been told that they are a close contact of an individual with confirmed COVID-19.

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COVID-19 vaccination locations

Please refer to the University’s Safe Return plan for additional information.

 

Flu Vaccine

The Massachusetts Department of Health and Worcester State continue to strongly recommend that everyone receive their seasonal flu vaccine each year. The flu vaccine is available by contacting your Primary Care Provider or visiting any urgent care center/pharmacy that administers immunizations. Find a location near you.

Interested in learning about health & wellness? Join a program!

Health Services educates students to promote health and wellness in the following programs. We also offer practicums and internships for Worcester State nursing students and UMass Medical School Graduate School nursing and nurse practitioner students.

Substance abuse prevention & education
Healthy sexuality education
Stress management
Healthy eating
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Personal safety
Keeping personal health records
Accessing the health care system
Understanding health care insurance coverage

Do you live on campus? Make sure you have these supplies in your dorm room.

All students should have a copy of their health insurance card with them on campus. It is also suggested to have the following items if living in the residence halls.

Thermometer
Band-Aids
Gauze
Medical tape
Bacitracin ointment
Burn gel
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Expectorant
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Canned or instant chicken soup

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Deadlines for Resident & Commuter Students

Resident students must submit health forms by August 2. Students will not be allowed to move into the residence halls if there are outstanding requirements.

Commuter students must submit health forms by September 1.

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