Health CARE Center Services
Health care services are available on campus at the LSSU Health CARE Center. The Health CARE Center offers a wide range of services a sample of which is listed below. For a registered LSSU student there is no out of pocket expense for a majority of our services. The Health CARE Center is staffed by two physician assistants and a consulting physician. Our providers have prescriptive authority to order a wide range of prescriptions. Services are available Monday through Friday from 8a.m. โ 4:30 p.m.. Hours of operation are reduced during the summer semester and University breaks.
Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are accepted as time permits, for an appointment (906) 635-2110 or on campus ext 2110.
Services Provided
- Acute / Urgent Medical Care
- Chronic Illness Care
- Communicable Disease Evaluation and Treatment
- Family Planning (see information below)
- Allergy Injections
- Immunizations (view fees)
Laboratory Services
- Blood Drawing Station
- On site mono, strep, blood sugar, pregnancy and urinalysis testing
Family Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Injection of Depo Provera (birth control injection)
- Birth control pill prescriptions
- Condoms
For associated cost – please contact the Health Center
Physical Exams
- Women and Men Annual Physicals
- Sports Physicals
- MCOLES
- Fire Science
- Nursing Students
- Employment Physicals
- CDL Physicals
For associated cost – please contact the Health Center
Additional Services
- STD
- Eating Disorder and Alcohol Problem Evaluation and Referral
- Treatment of anxiety and depression
- Minor surgical procedures
- Treatment of warts
Counseling Center
Counseling services are available on campus at the LSSU Counseling Center . For a registered LSSU student there is no cost for this service.
525 Foundation
Educating teens and families and raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and prescription drug misuse and abuse.
On Line Mental Health Services:
ULifeline
Interested in online resources or self evaluation? Get help now.
Crisis Text Line
Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
- Crisis Assistance
- Referrals & Resource
- Follow-up support
Immunizations and Allergy Shots
Currently LSSU does not mandate but highly recommends the following vaccinations: Meningitis, Hepatitis B, MMR, Chickenpox (Varicella), Tetanus and Gardasil immunizations. Please be advised certain programs on campus do require updated vaccinations, students should check with the programs department for this information.
Allergy Shots
We can store and perform your allergy shots as part of our included services to students.
Immunizations Available at our Health Center:
- TB Testing: $5 co-pay
- Flu Shot
- DTAP:ย
To receive the following vaccinations contact your local Health Dept. or Chippewa County Health Dept at 906-635-1566:
- MMR
- Gardasil
- Meningitis
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Hepatits B
Mom in a Bag
Many illnesses are viruses. Normally a virus is not treated with an antibiotic. To help our students through a virus the LSSU Health Center staff provides what we call a Mom in a Bag.ย There is no cost for this bag. It contains information on self care measures. It also contains over the counter supplies, kleenex, hand sanitizer, chicken soup, hot apple cider, acetaminophen, Pepto Bismol, thermometer and cough drops. To obtain a Mom in a Bag โ stop in the Health Center and request a bag.
