University Health Center Services

Laboratory services help to diagnose your problem and monitor your recovery. Most of the laboratory work is performed at the University Health Center, in our CLIA approved lab, but some special laboratory tests are sent to a reference laboratory for analysis. Charges for laboratory tests may be billed to your personal insurance, paid for at the time of service, or billed to your student account. 

HIV testing and testing for other sexually transmitted diseases is available.  As with all medical information, the results are strictly confidential and can not be released without your consent.

For any questions call 660-543-4338.

We offer students routine immunizations, including those required for all enrolled students. Visit our Immunization Information page for a list of the required and optional immunizations/vaccines and tests available at the University Health Center, as well as instructions for submitting your immunization records. Please call the front office at 660-543-4770 for more information.

Prescription Medications

We stock a limited amount of pre-packed prescription medications and only dispense medications that our clinical staff have prescribed. Because medications are pre-packed they're usually ready in 10 minutes or less. Our medication office is operated by a Certified Pharmacy Technician, not a pharmacist.

The medication office does not take prescription insurance; however, our medication costs are generally lower than most insurance co-pays, and can be paid for at the time of service by cash, check, credit card, debit card, or can be charged to your student account. There are also several retail pharmacies in the Warrensburg area that accept most insurance plans. Talk to our staff about the best option available for meeting your prescription needs.

Over the Counter Medications

A wide variety of over the counter medications are also available at very reasonable prices, such as pain relievers, cough syrup, and spermicide.  Spermicide is a cream or gel that kills sperm before it can get to an egg. It can be used alone, but is more effective if used in conjunction with another form of birth control, condoms for example.

Hours of Operation

The medication office is typically open when the University Health Center is open.  It has limited hours during semester breaks and is closed when the University is closed for holidays or other closings.  Plan ahead to be sure you have an adequate supply of medication to carry you through any closings.

For medication questions not answered here, call 660-543-4628; if leaving a message, please be sure to include your name, 700# and date of birth.

Oral Contraceptive (pills): Most commonly used among the college age population. Typically one of the best choices for regulating periods, helping with PMS symptoms and having a lighter period. The birth control pill is something that has to be taken every day. About 93% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Birth control patch: A small sticker/patch that is placed on the skin and changed once a week for 3 weeks, then left off for a week (time of period).  About 93% effective at preventing pregnancy. 

Birth control ring: A small ring that gets inserted into the vagina and is left for 3 weeks, then removed for 1 week (time of period), then a new ring is inserted after your period. About 93% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Injectable birth control: A shot that is given into a large muscle (typically the glute/buttocks) once every 3 months. May lighten and shorten periods, some women may go without periods at all. Some women notice more weight gain/changes with this option. About 93% effective at preventing pregnancy. 

Nexplanon: A small rod about the size of a matchstick that is placed into the upper arm and can be left in for 3 years.  May lighten/shorten periods, or periods may stop altogether. Some women may have irregular bleeding with this method as well.  Visit the NEXPLANON website for more information.  About 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. 

IUD (intrauterine device): A small device that gets inserted into the uterus and lasts for 5-7 years.  Most women have super light periods or no period at all once hormones regulate in the body.  About 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. 

Plan B: An emergency contraceptive that can decrease the risk of pregnancy after intercourse but before the establishment of a pregnancy. It can be used after intercourse when no contraception was employed (ie, unprotected intercourse), a method was used imperfectly (e.g. a condom slipped or broke, pills or injection were missed). Available for just $25, a much lower cost than at other pharmacies.  Plan B can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours and preferably within 12 hours of unprotected sex.

STI stands for sexually transmitted infection from diseases that are spread during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. If you have an STI, you are not alone. Millions of people, from students to executives, get STIs every year. Some STIs can be cured, some controlled, and all can be prevented.

Everyone who is sexually active is at risk. You can reduce this risk by learning more about STIs.

Common Symptoms

In men and women:

• A burning, especially with urination.
• Lumps or bumps and other skin changes near the sex organs may be genital warts, herpes, or syphilis.
• Itching in or around the sex organs may be herpes, scabies, or crabs.
• Painful or itchy sores on or near the sex organs may be herpes.  Painless sores can be syphilis.

In men: 

• A white or clear often thick discharge from penis may be a sign of gonorrhea, chlamydia, or other STIs.  If a man is infected during anal sex, a discharge may appear from the anus. 

In women:

• Any unusual vaginal discharge – often along with itching, burning, or odor – may be a sign of gonorrhea, chlamydia, or vaginitis.
• Abdominal pain may mean pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), chlamydia, gonorrhea, or other infections.

No Symptoms Some symptoms don't show up for months, even years.  If you think you have been exposed to an STI, seek medical care.

 

Protect Yourself

Using male condoms, female condoms and dental dams during sex reduces your risk of getting an STI and spreading an STI if you have already contracted an infection.  Also, limiting yourself to one sexual partner greatly reduces your risk of an STI. 

Prevention is the key to protecting yourself from an STI.  If you think you have an STI seek medical attention for early intervention and treatment.  Most important, remember to make healthy choices for your body.  It's the only one you have!

 

Students may pick up free condoms at any time from the health center lobby. 

Students who need a large number of condoms for presentations can call the medication office at 660-543-4628 to talk about a quantity needed and arrange a time to pick them up.

Community Advisors can request up to 100 free condoms for use on their floor; CAs should complete this form, and a staff person will contact you.

A the UHC we Start By Believing. Our nurses are specifically trained in providing free, confidential exams to individuals who have experienced sexual assault, including collection of evidence and discussing other services that may be needed such as treatment and testing for sexually transmitted infections. Call the main UHC number to discuss your options with a nurse: 660-543-4770.

Beginning on August 25, 2022, the University Health Center will operate a clinic one day a week at the Lee's Summit campus at the Missouri Innovation Campus.

The clinic will be open every Thursday that classes are in session, and the hours will be 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; the last appointment of the day will be 4:30 PM.  The clinic location is Room A201. 

Just as with the main location on the Warrensburg campus, students must make an appointment by calling 660-543-4770. 

While this clinic will provide nearly all of the same services that the Warrensburg location provides, currently the Lee's Summit campus location will NOT provide blood draws for lab work.

For more information call the main University Health Center number: 660-543-4770.