Student Health Services
Debra C. Saure, BSN, APRN, Director
Karin T. Priefert, DO, Medical Director
Theresa Abbott, PA-C, Physician’s Assistant
Susan Weston, RN
Mission Statement
We provide holistic health care that supports students in their academic endeavors and
prepares them to make healthy choices throughout their lives.
Student Health Services
The variety of services available at Creighton University Student Health Services will
meet the health care needs of most students. Every effort is made to help students obtain
appropriate consultation or referral when additional or specialized services are required.
A physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner provides services. Services are
available to all currently enrolled Creighton University students.
Services Available:
*Allergy Injections
*Physicals
*EKG's
*Immunizations
*Laboratory
*Travel Health Consultations
*Pap Smears
*Radiology
*Health Promotion
*Educational Materials
Services are supported by student fees, personal insurance, and/or self pay.
Immunizations, laboratory tests, x-rays, splints, specialist referrals etc. not covered by
personal/family health insurance will be the financial responsibility of the student.
It is essential that a current insurance card be presented at each visit.
How to Obtain Student Health Services
Call 280-2735, Monday through Friday.
Appointments should be made for all health needs other than emergencies. It is important
that you keep scheduled appointments and that you arrive on time. If you will be late or
must cancel, please call as soon as possible. Your courtesy will result in the best use of
our available appointment times.
Students will be seen in the Student Health Services office located in the Kellom Valley
(Shops) Center at 2530 Cuming Street.
Who Provides the Services?
Physicians, and nationally certified Physician's Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
provide the core staff of Student Health Services. An auxiliary staff of Registered Nurse,
Medical Assistants and clerical personnel supports them.
Medical specialty and dental care is provided by referral to physicians and dentists who
are faculty members of the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry at Creighton University
Medical Center. Mental health services are provided by referral to Counseling and
Psychological Services, the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine,
psychiatrists, and/or therapists within the community.
Participating Provider
Student Health Services providers are considered participating providers with Universitysponsored Insurance Plans. It is important to check with your insurance plan to verify if
services rendered at Student Health Services will be a covered expense under your plan.
Claims are automatically submitted to the insurance carrier indicated by the student at
the time services are provided.
After Hours Care
Urgent care services are available at local urgent care centers. These centers have
laboratory and x-ray services and can treat most acute illness and injury. Creighton
University Medical Center's Emergency Department is conveniently located adjacent to
campus. Any after hours care received will be the financial responsibility of the student.
Campus Health Aides are available to students living in Residence Halls and can be
reached by calling 280-2104.
Services Available During the Summer
Services provided during the summer are the same as those offered during
the academic year. These services are provided through personal health
insurance and/or self-pay.
Student Health Services is responsible for maintaining the records that relate to the
following University requirements. Please contact us if you have any questions.
University Immunization Requirements
 Creighton University policy requires that all students born before January 1,
1957 provide documentation of one dose each of Measles, Mumps and Rubella
vaccine. Students born after January 1, 1957 are required to provide
documentation of 2 doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine. The first
given after the first birthday and the second at least one month after the first dose.
 Positive blood titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella will meet this requirement
if vaccination dates are not available.
 Blood titers are encouraged for Health Science students.
University Health Insurance Requirements
It is Creighton University policy that all full time students be covered by a
comprehensive health insurance plan* for the entire academic year.
NOTE: The premium for the University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan will
remain on the student’s account unless the waiver process is properly completed before
the deadline. This information is required on an annual basis.
*A comprehensive health insurance plan fulfills the following requirements:
 Coverage includes most inpatient and outpatient health services and is comparable
to the University sponsored Plan
 Coverage is in effect for the entire Academic year
 Coverage includes comprehensive benefits when out of area (away from home)
Additionally, coverage must include Mental Health care and have a comparable
deductible.
* Automatic enrollment into the University sponsored Plan will occur and the tuition statement
will reflect a charge for the entire premium when Student Health Services becomes aware of a
lapse in the student’s health coverage.
Additional Immunization Requirements for Health Science Students:
In addition to the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella requirement, all Health Science students
must comply with the following list of requirements. Current CDC standards will be
used to determine compliance.
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Hepatitis B immunity usually involves a series of 3 doses of vaccine and/or a positive
antibody titer. A positive titer without dates also meets this requirement.
Annual Tuberculosis screening. If you have had a positive PPD in the past, please
contact Student Health Services for further instruction.
Varicella immunity as determined by a positive antibody titer or a series of 2 doses of
vaccine.
Completion of a 3 dose Diphtheria/Tetanus vaccine series, one of which is within the
last 10 years.
Completion of a 3 dose series of Polio vaccine.
All of the above services are available at Student Health. Registration holds will be
implemented to assist with compliance .
Creighton University Student Health Insurance Plan
As a service to students, the University sponsors a comprehensive health insurance plan.
This plan is available at a reasonable group rate and provides year-round coverage,
wherever the student may be, as long as the semi-annual premium is paid. This plan
provides benefits for laboratory tests and x-rays, the services of designated sub-specialists
and specific services at St. Joseph Hospital with minimal charges when referred by
Student Health Services. Students enrolled in this plan can access our health care
providers by telephone, after-hours, for guidance for urgent or emergency care.
Contact Student Health Services for complete details.
For additional information please contact Student Health Services:
2530 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131-1632
Phone: 402-280-2735
Fax: 402-280-1859
http://www.creighton.edu/StudentHealth