1. WHO CAN BE SEEN IN HEALTH SERVICE?
2. WHAT IS THE COST?
3. DO I NEED INSURANCE COVERAGE TO ATTEND SIUE?
4. DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO BE SEEN IN HEALTH SERVICE?
5. IS THERE A LOW COST DENTAL SERVICE IN THE AREA?
6. IS THERE A LOW COST EYE CENTER IN THE AREA?
1. WHO CAN BE SEEN IN HEALTH SERVICE?
All SIUE students, faculty, and staff may use the service. Visitors to campus will receive care in cases of emergency only. All SIUE students or employees should be prepared to show a current SIUE identification card.
Since students are assessed a health service fee in their tuition payments, there is no charge for a student to see a member of our health care delivery team for a routine visit. A minimal fee is charged for laboratory work, pharmacy items, complete physical exams, and immunizations.
Visitors, faculty and staff members will pay a $20.00 fee to see a physician, $20.00 to see a Women's Health practitioner, and $5.00 to see a nurse. Blood pressure checks are free for a first time visit.
3. DO I NEED INSURANCE COVERAGE TO ATTEND SIUE?
SIUE advises you to have adequate health insurance. A reasonable student health insurance plan is available through Academic Health Plans, which holds the contract with SIUE. Mandatory health insurance is required for international students who have a J-1 or F-1 visa and they must have the SIUE endorsed plan. The School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy also require proof of health insurance. Brochures and enrollment forms may be picked up in Health Service. You can also apply online by going to their website at www.AHPCare.com/siue
4. DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO BE SEEN IN HEALTH SERVICE?
Appointments are strongly advised for your convenience. A certain amount of paperwork is necessary to complete during your visit. It helps to have as much as possible ready ahead of time. Emergencies will be seen after being screened by a nurse. Walk-in's may be seen if time is available and after being screened by a nurse.
5. IS THERE A LOW COST DENTAL SERVICE IN THE AREA?
An extensive variety of dental services is offered to the public by the SIU School of Dental Medicine. This is a dental school and much of the care rendered is provided by students who are closely supervised by experienced dentists. Prices are very affordable. There are 2 locations. One is on College Avenue in Alton; the telephone number is 474-7000. The 2nd one is at 411 East Broadway, East St. Louis; the telephone number is 482-6980. Hours are 8-4:30, Monday - Friday.
6. IS THERE A LOW COST EYE CENTER IN THE AREA?
The East St. Louis Eye Center offers affordable, convenient and comprehensive eye care services for the entire family. These services are provided by interns and faculty of the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. Prices are very affordable. The Center is located at 411 East Broadway (5th floor), SIUE East St. Louis Center. The telephone number is 482-8355. Hours are 8-4:30, Monday - Friday.