Services

The Student Health Center has a few options to make sure you can conveniently get the medication you need without ever leaving campus.

Prepackaged Pharmaceuticals

The Student Health Center keeps some frequently prescribed medications on hand to be dispensed at the time of service when prescribed by our physicians. Most are under $20, and payment is owed at the time of service.

Walgreens-Delivered Pharmaceuticals

The SLU Student Health Center and Walgreens partner to make your prescription medication easily attainable. Set up an account with Walgreens and they can deliver your medication directly to the Student Health Center or the Walgreens at the SLUCare SSM Doctor's Office Building, even if it is not prescribed by our physicians. You can call 314-771-2900 to pay any copays over the phone and start receiving your medication on campus.

 

The Student Health Center includes a clinical laboratory improvement-amendment-waived laboratory on site. There is point-of-care testing done at the time of service for a variety of tests, however, the majority of our specimens are sent to Quest or LabCorp.

Please contact your insurance provider to find out which lab they will cover, and let our staff know at the time of your visit which lab you prefer.

Quest Diagnostics

Customer Care Center: 1-866-697-8378
Account Location: SLU Student Health Center, 3520 Laclede Ave.

LabCorp

Customer Care Center: 314-506-6600
Account Location: SLU Student Health Center, 3520 Laclede Ave.

The registered nurses at the Student Health Center are here for you and can provide a wide range of services for your health and wellness. Nursing visits are by appointment only.

• Vital-sign checks
• Medical advice - if we have no available appointments, you may speak with a nurse who can help coordinate the best options for care
• Drug screens
• Immunizations 
• PPD skin test (not given on Thursdays, as we are not here on the weekend to read it)
• Medication administration, i.e. Humira or other injectable with physician order (must establish care with Dr. Delaney prior to first administration)
• Allergy shot administration - vials ordered by an outside physician can be sent to SHC. Care must be established with Dr. Delaney prior to the first administration. 
• Blood work (CBC, TSH, etc.) with physician order
• Titers (immune status testing) 

To ensure timely and accurate testing, SHC maintains an on-site radiology service. A qualified radiological technologist (RT) certified by the state of Missouri and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will perform your examination. In addition, radiology procedures ordered by providers outside Student Health Services are accepted. Results are interpreted by board-certified radiologists.

Certain radiological services are not available at SHC. These include mammography, CT scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If your provider orders one of these exams, we will coordinate scheduling you at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Whether you are studying abroad, doing volunteer work or taking a trip during a break for fun, the Student Health Center is here to help you prepare for your trip and maintain your health while you are away.

We can coordinate vaccination or medication needs, as well as provide health information specific to your area of travel. Please make your appointment at least one month prior to departure, or at least two months prior if you will be traveling to Asia.

Orders for immunizations and medications we do not provide at SHC are typically placed to the Walgreens on Lindell; it is designated as a travel clinic and keeps travel vaccinations stocked. Please let us know if your insurance does not cover Walgreens.

Walgreens Store #6472
4218 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314–371–4286

The Student Health Center and physical therapy program at Saint Louis University together offer a physical therapy clinic comprised of high-quality physical therapists.

SLU’s Physical Therapy Clinic specializes in treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries. Our physical therapists are specialists in the field of orthopedics and hold many advanced credentials. Please see bios on therapists for more information. Our treatment practice is in line with current research and best practice standards including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional training, movement analysis, neuro reeducation and pain management techniques.

What to Expect

A licensed physical therapist will perform a thorough and individualized evaluation. The evaluation consists of a review of your medical history and a physical examination. We’ll also develop a personalized treatment plan and educate you about our findings.

Physical therapy can be helpful in treating:

• Back or neck pain
• Joint pain of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles
• Sprains/strains
• Sports injuries
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Work-related injuries
• Headaches
• Balance/coordination problems
• Dizziness

The Student Health Center has registered dietitians who can provide nutrition assessments and see students for ongoing care.

A nutrition assessment is an in-depth evaluation of objective as well as subjective information about your food and nutrient intake, lifestyle and medical history. This information helps the dietitian evaluate your nutritional status and develop a plan of care or intervention to help you achieve optimum nutritional health.

In order to get as complete a picture as possible, the dietitian will assess your weight, any available laboratory data, medical and diet history and lifestyle factors that may impact your nutritional health.

Our registered dietitians see students for a wide variety of reasons, such as:

• Nutrition assessments
• Weight management
• Health-related diets for conditions like diabetes
• Eating disorders
• Nutrition and healthy eating on campus
• Healthy cooking in residence halls

10 Reasons to Visit a Registered Dietitian (PDF)

Tobacco use remains a prevalent health concern among college students, with 27% of Saint Louis University (SLU) students reporting usage in the past year, according to the 2023 Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors (MACHB) survey. E-cigarettes and vaping products dominate, comprising 85% of student tobacco use. Early initiation, social influence, and poly-use with alcohol contribute to ongoing usage.

Tobacco Use Trends and Risk Factors

Commonly Used Products: E-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, hookah, cigars, and nicotine pouches (e.g., Zyn).

Key Risk Factors:

• Mental Health: Students experiencing anxiety or depression may turn to tobacco as a form of self-medication or coping mechanism, increasing their risk of dependence.
• Social Norms and Peer Influence: The perception that tobacco use is common and socially acceptable can encourage students to try or continue using these products.
• Poly-Use: Tobacco is often used alongside alcohol and other substances, which can heighten the risk of addiction and long-term health consequences.
• Stress & Habit Formation: Many students rely on tobacco as a stress-relief tool, but this habit can quickly develop into a long-term addiction.
• Academic Impact: The effects of nicotine on focus and withdrawal symptoms can impair concentration, with 24% of students reporting academic difficulties due to tobacco use.

Effects of Tobacco Use

• Physical Health: Tobacco use increases the risk of lung disease, cardiovascular issues, and nicotine dependence.
• Mental Health Impact: Nicotine can worsen anxiety and depression while contributing to cognitive decline.
• Financial & Environmental Costs: Regular tobacco use creates a financial burden for students and contributes to pollution, waste, and unethical practices in global supply chains.
• Secondhand Effects: Tobacco use doesn’t just affect the user -- it also exposes friends, family, and even pets to harmful chemicals and health risks.

Tobacco Cessation Resources

• Technology-Based Cessation Support: Utilizing apps, text messaging programs, and web-based platforms for personalized quitting plans (e.g., QuitGuide, EX Duo, Smokefree Text Messaging).
• Peer-to-Peer Support and Motivational Interviewing: Training student ambassadors and peer educators to provide tobacco cessation support and referrals.
• Counseling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): Expanding access to university counseling and pharmacological support like nicotine patches and lozenges.

SLU offers assistance to those seeking to quit tobacco use. Support services include:

• SLU Student Health Center
• SLU Human Resources
• American Lung Association – Freedom from Smoking
• Missouri Partners in Prevention

Where can I go if I have questions or want to file a report?

For questions or concerns, refer to the Reporting Concerns of Misconduct Policy. Compliance is a shared responsibility in fostering a tobacco-free campus.

Unwanted or expired drugs can be dropped off at the Student Health Center in Marchetti Towers East during regular business hours for disposal.