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Policy on providing medical excuse letters.
You may continue to receive care at the UHCS after your last semester at UWW
up to (but not including), the first day of classes for the new semester or
the second Monday in June for those leaving UWW after spring semester. Continuing
students not enrolled in summer session may pay a summer fee to receive health
services over the summer.
While we offer this service to avoid disruption of your care, it is important
that you begin to make arrangements for care with alternate providers before
you lose eligibility. Our staff can help you examine your options.
University Health and Counseling Services is not an emergency facility. In case of emergency, call 911.
How to care for yourself when you have a cold.
Measles update 4-10-08 see pages 12-13
MRSA Information
Strains of community acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have emerged in the past several years. Unlike hospital MRSA, community MRSA is currently still sensitive to a number of antibiotics. It is, however, resistant to the antibiotics we usually use for skin infections including methicillin, but also Keflex, dicloxicillin, Augmentin, erythromycin, azithromycin. These are still the best antibiotics for most skin infections but will be ineffective for MRSA.
The infection is spread by direct contact in most cases. You can help prevent
spread of any skin infection, including MRSA by:
• good hand-washing
• not sharing personal care items such as razors, towels
• keeping wounds covered
• appropriate cleaning of sports equipment surfaces after use.
The initial lesion in a skin infection can look like a pimple or insect bite. If this is not getting better over 3-4 days by keeping the area clean with soap and water and using a topical over-the-counter antibiotic cream, or if it seems to be getting worse rapidly or if you begin to run a fever great than 100.5, you need to be seen by a medical provider.
If you have questions or concerns, or wish to make an appointment at the Health Service, please call 414-472-1300. More information on MRSA
Tips for Teens with Diabetes Quiz for Teens with Diabetes
Information on influenza and prevention Information on influenza from Wisconsin DHSS
Flu Shots are no longer available at UHCS. Call your family health care provider.
Who is at high risk of flu complications?
- People who are 50 years old or older. Even if you are active and in good health,
you have a higher risk of complications if you get the flu. Each year about
36,000 people in the U.S. die because of the flu.
-People with chronic (ongoing) or long-term health problems. You may look and feel healthy, but if you have a condition like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or asthma, you are more likely to have complications from the flu. If your immune system is weakened by long-term problems like cancer or HIV/AIDS, you need a flu shot (the flu shot is safe for people with weak immune systems).
-Women who are pregnant during flu season (typically November through March). Pregnant women are at risk of complications and hospitalization if they get the flu. The influenza vaccine is safe for pregnant women and their babies. Protect yourself and your baby by getting vaccinated.
-Children under 5 years old. Children under 5 years old have a high risk of emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to flu.
Influenza (flu) is a serious disease of the nose, throat, and lungs. It can make you sick for a week or longer with coughing, fever, aching, and more. And it can lead to pneumonia. Get your flu shot.
If you live with or take care of people like these, you should get vaccinated
too. When you protect yourself, you help protect your family and friends.
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Avain Flu update Pandemic Influenza Planning for Individuals UWW Pandemic Flu Information
Gardisil, the vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer and other diseases in females caused by certain types of genital Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is now available at UHCS for $135 (price subject to change) for each injection. A total of 3 shots is needed over a 6 month period. Call 262-472-1300 for an appointment. HPV Vaccine Questions and Answers
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Fact Sheet
Students, staff and faculty can receive free individualized help to quit smoking from our smoking cessation expert, Judy Lembrich, RNC.
The first session lasts about 40 minutes and helps you identify your triggers and develop a comprehensive quit plan encompassing several strategies. Prescription medication, if appropriate, can be dispensed to students for a reasonable fee. (Staff and faculty need to see their own MD for prescriptive medicine).
E mail follow up to give support and problem solve is offered. If desired, 20 minute follow up support sessions may also be scheduled.
Call 262-472-1300 to schedule an appointment.
Students receiving allergy desensitization's at the Health Services must follow these regulations:
The Health Service at UHCS is staffed by a psychiatrist, two MDs and three nurse practioners who provide the full range of student health care. All of these providers care for students with mental health concerns. In providing care they can coordinate with counselors in our Counseling Services that the student may be seeing.
Health care staff commonly deal with the whole range of mental heatlh concerns students experience including depression, anxiety, as well as other less common concerns.
Staff can also assist students to get medication to treat these problems. After evaluating the student (this may include a review of records from other providers), the medical and nurse practitioner staff at UHCS can write a prescription for medication to be obtained from local pharmacies, can dispense one of the moderately priced medications we have in our dispensary and/or can help students apply for a patient assistance program to receive medication at no cost directly from the pharmaceutical company.
What Our Patients Say About Us:
Last year 97%
of surveyed students who used the health service rated it as excellent
or good and 99% said they would use it again if needed.
"Staff is concerned and nice. They do what they can to try and assist you with your needs. Dr. and staff try to get to know you on a personal level and make you feel more at home/relaxed"
The majority found their visit to the Health Service helpful in their academic performance/attendance.
"The staff is always very friendly, Most of the time I am seen right at my scheduled appointment. Really has improvved my schoolwork and attitude on life."
"The doctor was very helpful in explaining what I had and what treatment was available. Also, the free samples were great for my college budget."
"The staff is alwyas very freindly and helpful. They listen to your concerns and do their best to help, offering assistance and advice on how you can help yourself."
"I think you do a great job! I like how you seem to always get people in to see someone ASAP."
"Very helpful and fast service. Way better than
any previous doctor’s appointment that I’ve had anywhere else. Thanks!"
" I have been to the UHCS many times while at UW-Whitewater.
Each visit I am greeted by friendly staff and receive excellent, timely advice.
My concerns are always heard and addressed."
" Staff is so helpful and patient. Thank you! Thank
you! Thank you!"
"Very accommodating. Procedure done ahead of schedule. Pleasant staff to work with."
"Very helpful, the health center got me on a program that takes care of my medication. Until then I had to pay for it or go without. (no insurance)"
"I have used UHCS since I began my education at
UWW and have never had a bad experience. Staff is friendly and approachable.
I'm very happy with the service provided at UHCS"
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