www.kent.edu/uhs
UNIVERSITY
HEALTH SERVICES
Excellence in Action
STUDENT CONNECTION
Mission: The mission of University Health Services (UHS) is to provide high-quality healthcare, psychological counseling and
healthcare education for the campus community in support of the Kent State University mission.
Vision: UHS will be a model of integrated health care as the premier college health center in Ohio, providing comprehensive
health and wellness care to promote retention and academic success.
Core Values: Dignity and Respect for All. Provision of Student-Centered Services. Professional Excellence, Responsiveness and
Ethical Practice. Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Approach to Public Health.
University Health Services provides outpatient primary care
including examination and treatment for illness and minor
injuries, women’s health care, psychological counseling, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy and health promotion.
University Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation
Association for Ambulatory Health Care, which means our
health center has undergone a thorough review of our policies
and practices and has met nationally recognized standards for
high-quality healthcare.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Care
University Health Services is a full-service primary care
medical facility offering appointments for treatment of chronic
medical conditions and acute illness or injury. Appointments
are recommended to reduce waiting times, and we can usually
accommodate patients the same day for an illness or injury.
Our physicians and nurse practitioners are board certified
and licensed in the state of Ohio.
Radiology
Radiology provides routine diagnostic X-rays as prescribed
by a licensed clinician. Testing is done by a licensed
radiological technologist.
Laboratory Services
University Health Services Laboratory offers a wide variety of
tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of our patients.
The laboratory is conveniently located on the first floor of the
DeWeese Health Center. Specialty and pathology testing are
completed through an outside reference laboratory.
Pharmacy Services
The pharmacy fills prescriptions and offers many common
over-the-counter items. Registered pharmacists are on duty
during clinical hours.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy provides rehabilitation after musculoskeletal
injuries or after surgery. Patients can receive short-term or
long-term therapy to help them return to an optimal level of
function and prevent future problems.
Psychological Services
A wide variety of counseling and psychological services are
available for students. Our professional licensed psychologists
are experienced and committed to the special concerns of college
students. Students contact Psychological Services for a variety
of reasons including: academic issues, relationship difficulties,
depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sexuality and substancerelated issues. In addition, psychological testing for attention
deficit (ADHD) and related disorders is available.
Women’s Health
The Women’s Clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners and
physicians who are experienced in women’s healthcare and
sensitive to the needs of patients of all sexual orientations
and cultural beliefs. We also have specialized exam tables
to accommodate disabled women. Services offered through
the Women’s Clinic include pap tests, HPV testing, sexually
transmitted infection testing, confidential HIV testing, breast
examination, evaluation and management of menstrual
irregularities and vaginal issues, initiation and management
of birth control and emergency contraception.
STUDENT IMMUNIZATION POLICY
Kent State University policy requires that all students attending
classes at the Kent Campus must comply with the following
immunization requirements:
•All students must show proof of immunity to measles,
mumps and rubella (MMR). Students must submit either:
1. Documentation of two MMR vaccines given after
one year of age and separated by at least one month, or
2.Documentation of titers (blood tests) showing
immunity to measles, mumps and rubella.
Students born prior to 1957 are exempt from
this requirement.
•International students from countries in Africa, Asia,
Eastern Europe, Central or South America where
tuberculosis is prevalent are required to have a
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HEALTH SERVICES
tuberculosis screening test no
more than 12 months prior to
starting classes.
•Both the required immunization
and the tuberculosis screening may
be obtained at University Health
Services, local health departments
or private physicians’ offices.
•Meningitis vaccine is not required
by the university, but is highly
recommended by the CDC for
all college freshmen living in
residence halls.
NURSING Services
•Allergy Clinic
•Immunizations for
international travel
•24-hour Nurse Line: 330-672-2326
Office of Health
Promotion
The Office of Health Promotion
provides programs, special events and
services that support health-enhancing
behavior among students and the
campus community.
Insurance Billing
University Health Services participates
in many insurance plan networks
as a primary care provider. Claims
are submitted to all insurance plans
regardless of our network participation.
UHS accepts cash, check, VISA/
Mastercard/DISCOVER, and Flashcard
for payment of co-pays, co-insurance,
deductibles or non-covered services. All
unpaid charges will be remitted to the
student’s bursar account.
Excellence in Action
University Health
Services Hours of
Operation
FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS
Medical Services
Monday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Tuesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Psychological Services
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Office of Health Promotion
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUMMER SEMESTER
Medical Services, Psychological
Services, Office of Health Promotion
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION
University Health Services (DeWeese
Health Center) is located on Eastway
Drive across from Beall Hall and next
to the Ice Arena.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments may be made online
at www.kent.edu/uhs or by calling
330-672-2322 (medical services) or
330-672-2487 (psychological services).
University Health Services
DeWeese Health Center
Kent State University
330-672-2322
Nurse Help Line
330-672-2326
(24 hrs./7 days a week)
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Admissions Office
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-2444
1-800-988-KENT
www.kent.edu/admissions
Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered
trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State
University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is
committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and
retention of a diverse workforce.
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