Primary Care for Health Conditions
Services Provided
Salisbury University Student Health Services (SHS) offers the students a wide range of medical care.
Primary Services
Treatment for:
- Injuries
- Illnesses
- GYN Problems
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- HIV Counseling/Testing
In Addition:
- Allergy Injections
- Immunizations
- Pregnancy Testing
- Miscellaneous Diagnostic Lab Tests
- Physicals:
- Contraceptive Services and Counseling
- Medical Referrals
- Psychological Counseling Referrals
- Alcohol/Drug Information
- Health and Wellness Education
- Peer Education Programs
- Prescription Services
Also available - Self-care Center for:
- Colds
- Flu
- Menstrual Cramps
- Wound Care
- Headaches
- A wide range of educational brochures are available.
Elective Services (see fee schedule under policies/fees)
Injections:
- Allergy Shots
- Diptheria/Tetanus
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Gardisil (HPV vaccine)
Screenings:
- Mono Test
- Glucose Test
- Pregnancy Test
- Hearing and Vision
- Hemacult
- STD Screening
- Tuberculosis (PPD test)
Medications:
- Emergency Contraception
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Prescriptions as indicated
Miscellaneous Services:
- Suture Removal
- Wart Treatment
Equipment:
Appointments
All patient visits are by appointment only. Students may
call the SHS at 410 543-6262 to make an appointment. If no
appointments are available, a RN will return the patients call
to discuss the nature and urgency of the problem. Rarely
do students have to wait more than 1-2 days for an appointment.
A patient visit fee of $5 is charged for each visit.
Students can pay by cash, check or Gull Card at the time of
service.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have a medically urgent problem when SHS is not open?
- Contact the resident assistant, resident director or area director for you residence hall; or
- Call University Police at 410-543-6222.
What If...There is an apparent life-threatening situation?
- Call an ambulance at 911; or
- Call 410-543-6222; and
- Notify the resident assistant or area director as soon as possible.
What If...You need a specialist like a dentist, dermatologist, ophthalmologist or psychiatrist?
- The Student Health Services staff has a referral list. (Note: The student will be responsible for these medical bills.)
What If...You don't have transportation or are disabled by injury or illness?
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Emergency transportation to SHS or Peninsula Regional Medical Center can be made by the University Police. Students must make
their own arrangements for off campus prescheduled appointments. Plan ahead so that you know how to handle potential situations.
Self Care Center
SHS offers a self-care center for treatment of minor illnesses/injuries. Instructional pamphlets are available and
non-prescription medications are included in some of the self-care packets.
The self-care center helps with:
- Canker sores
- Colds
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Flu
- Headache
- Jock Itch
- Menstrual Cramps
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Sore Throat
- Strains and Sprains
- Wound Care
This service is FREE and is located in the waiting room of the SHS.
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