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Pittsburg State University
Student Health and Counseling
Services
Student Health and Counseling
Services
Bryant Student Health Center
1801 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-235-4452
www.pittstate.edu/health
www.pittstate.edu/ucs
Office Hours: M-F 8:00AM – 4:00PM
The Healer
Sculpture by Joe Beeler
Eligibility Requirements
 Any student currently enrolled at Pittsburg State
University is eligible for services.
 Spouses of Students can receive services after paying a
student health fee. Services are not available to other
dependents.
 SUMMER SERVICE: Students who were enrolled for
the spring semester, not attending in the summer
session, but pre-enrolled for the fall semester, are
eligible with payment of the summer student health fee.
Student Health Fees
 Full –time students
$84.00/semester
 Medical building assessment
$12.00/semester
 Covers unlimited medical visits at no
additional charge. Special exams and surgical
procedures incur additional greatly discounted
charges.
Operational Budget
 Student fees:
 Revenue from procedures
(meds, surgical, lab)
$1,077,000
$ 200,000
$1,277,000
Expenses:
 Salaries, Medical supplies,
Utilities, Bldg. Maintenance $1,270,000
“Instructions”
Confidentiality
In efforts to protect patient confidentiality, the Student
Health Services is compliant with HIPAA Standards
and Regulations. We do not release private health
information about a student without that student’s
written permission, except in the case of imminent
danger to themselves or others, child/dependent abuse,
court order, or where otherwise required by law.
*Notations of counseling services or health services are not part of a
student’s academic record at PSU.
Student Visits
 Visits FY 09
16,000
 Visits Aug.-Oct. ’09
3,800
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Top Five Medical Conditions:
Physical Examinations
Respiratory Infections
Influenza-like-illness
Allergies
Other Infections
Student Health Services
 Walk-ins, on a first come, first serve basis,
with emergencies taking precedence
 Can also make appointment, which makes
visits faster
 Self Check-in
 Gorilla Wellness-on-line appointment
scheduling
 Visits at no charge, with additional costs for
pharmacy, lab work, specialty appointments,
and school-related physicals
Student check-in
Insurance Information
 Student Health Services will file claims to the
State of Kansas Student Health Insurance.
(Refer to your policy for specific coverage).
 For all other health plans, a receipt can be
provided to you to file with your insurance
carrier.
Electronic Medical Records
 Student Health Services uses an electronic
medical records system called Point and Click
Solutions.
 Secure server housed separate from our office
within Information Services.
 This allows for better care of the students in an
effort to focus on both the mental health and
physical health.
View of diagnostic equipment board
and computer for electronic medical
records.
Nurses’ Work Station
Gorilla Wellness On-line
 www.pittstate.edu/health
 Appointments
 Forms
 Messages
*Appointments for counseling services cannot be made online, call the
office to make those appointments.
Medical Services
 Medical/Surgical
 Physical
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Examinations
Consultation
Women’s/Men’s
and Referrals
Health
Allergy/
Immunizations
Pharmacy
Services
Laboratory/
X-Ray Services
Pharmacy Services
Lab/ X-Ray
Services
Consultation
&Referrals
Medical/
Surgical
Physical
Exams
SHS
Women’s/
Men’s
Health
Allergy/
Immunizations
Outpatient Medical/Surgical
Services
 Common Illness – Respiratory Infections,
UTI’s, Flu Syndrome, Allergies.
 Injuries – Orthopedic injury, back pain.
 Surgical procedures – Laceration repair, lesion
excision, I&D, wart hyphrecation,
 Recovery Room – Observation and IV
Therapy.
Observation/Recovery Room
X-Ray Procedure Room
Physical Examinations
 Sports Related – Required through SHS
 Teaching Physicals – Pre-Lab and Student
Teaching
 Nursing Physicals
 Study Abroad Travel Consults
 Work Physicals
Cardiac Stress Testing
Vaccines
 MMR
 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
 Should have 2 shots in lifetime
 Meningitis
 Gardisil
 Varicella Booster
 Flu
Meningitis
 All students living in the dorms
 Athletes
 Bacterial Infection that can cause death, but is very
preventable with vaccine
 Spread through respiratory secretions
Gardisil
 Vaccination for HPV (Human Papilloma
Virus)
 STD that can cause cervical cancer and genital
warts
 Recommended for women only age 9-26
Varicella Booster
 Chicken pox vaccine
 Need to have second shot if received the first
as a child
 No need for vaccine if had chickenpox
Influenza (Flu)
 Given in the Fall
 Must be given each year
 Very important for anyone with chronic
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illnesses, children, and the elderly
Seasonal and H1N1
H1N1
Specialty Services
 ENT
 Orthopedics
 Dietitian
 Mental Health Counseling
* Some services offered for a nominal fee
Counseling Services
 Individual/Group
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Therapy
Marital/Couples
Student
Therapy
Accommodation
Services
Group Therapy
Psychological Testing
PSU Mandated
Psychological
Substance Abuse
Testing
Evaluation
Student Accommodation
Services
Individual/
Group
Therapy
Staff/
Faculty
Consults
UCS
Marital
and
Couples
Therapy
Mandated
Substance
Abuse
Evaluation
Mental Health Counseling
Services are offered to help students with a
variety of problem areas including:
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Depression, anxiety, attention (ADHD)
Family problems, communication skills
Relationships, self-esteem
Stress, substance abuse/misuse
StrengthsQuest
 A program that focuses on the strengths of
college-age students
 Uses the Clifton StrengthsFinder to find
students 5 most prominent themes that can be
used to facilitate success in their academics,
career, and relationships
Building Stronger Gorillas
Center for Student Accommodations
 Provides support services to students with Learning
Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
 Services provided include:
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Testing modifications
Assistance in understanding and completing assignments
 To Qualify:
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Be admitted to PSU
Make an appointment to visit with an assistant in the Center
for Student Accommodations
Send a copy of your most recent IEP, 504 Plan or
documentation from a doctor stating the nature of your
learning disability
Kelly Heiskell, EdS
Interim Coordinator of the Center for Student Accommodations
Staff
 Donald Holsinger, MD
Director of Medical Services
 Steven Mayhew, PhD
Director of Counseling Services
 Rita Girth, RN
Director of Operation Services
 Vicki Webber, PA
 Carrie Farrington, ARNP
 Christine Perez, LCPC
 Michael Wyczynski, Intern
After Hours Emergencies
 SEK Urgent Care
200 E. Centennial Suites 3 & 4
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-8003
Mon-Sat: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Sun: 1:00pm – 7:00 pm
 Mt. Carmel Quick Care
1102 E. Centennial
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-235-7845
Mon-Sat: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sun: 1:00pm – 7:00 pm
 Mt. Carmel Medical Center Emergency Room offers 24 hr per day
physician coverage. For emergency transportation, students may call the
Crawford County Ambulance Service 231-3344 or dial 911.
 Crawford County Mental Health Center Save Line:
620-232-SAVE (7283)
1-866-515-7283