UH Hilo Student Medical Services
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The University of Hawaii at Hilo's Student Medical Services (SMS) is staffed by a full-time nurse practitioner and a part-time physician. Services include medical care, prescriptions, first aid, health education, tuberculin tests and immunizations. The Family Planning Clinic, located within the SMS, offers pelvic exams, contraceptive methods, and testing for pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases for men and women.
Hilo Medical Center, located about four miles from campus, provides 24-hour emergency care.
Hawaii Community College Students will be charged a $7/semester fee for medical services at UH Hilo SMS starting in 2011.
Services
General Medical Care
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Nurse Practitioner and Physician are available for general medical care - First-aid treatment for illness or injury
- TB tests
- Immunizations
- Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)
- Meningitis
- MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)
- Hepatitis A (2 shot series)
- Hepatitis B (3 shot series)
- Flu vaccine
- Pelvic Exams
- Pap Smears
- Birth Control
- Pills
- Depo-Provera Shots
- Ortho Evra patch
- Nuva Ring
- Reproductive Life Plans
Sexual Health
- STD testing (males and females)
- Pregnancy Testing
- Hepatitis B Immunization
- Morning-After Pill (emergency contraception)
- Free condoms always available!
HIV/Hepatitis C Testing
- Women's Center, Campus Center room 311
- Call for confirmation of schedule (11-3 pm usually) and location -- 974-7306.
- January 19
- February 6 & 16
- March 5 & 15
- April 2 & 19
- May 7
- Free testing at Waiakea Health Center (STD also) 808-974-4247
- HIV/AIDS Foundation - 808-982-8800
Student Insurance
All students are strongly encouraged to purchase medical insurance. The University of Hawaii offers a student insurance plan. If you need an application, you may either pick one up at the Student Medical Services office or call us at 808 974-7636 and it will be mailed to you. The Student Health Insurance information and application is also available online at www.hmsa.com/portal/student. You may also call HMSA at 1-800-620-4672.
Fall 2011 Insurance Plan booklets are available in front of our office.
Spring Schedule
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Shot Clinic: Mondays, 8-12,(TB testing is Mondays only); and Wednesdays, 8-12
NOTICE: Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, Shot clinic will be from 1-3:30 p.m.
Medical Clinic: Monday 1-3:30 pm and Wednesday 8-12 noon and 1 pm - 3:30 pm; Doctor is in all day Fridays
Family Planning Clinic: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-12 noon and 1-3:30 pm
If you need medical care when the clinic is closed, please call:
- Bay Clinic -- 969-1427
- Keaau Health Center -- 930-0400
- Kauka Express Urgent Care Clinic -- 981-1700
- Urgent Care Clinic -- 969-3051
- Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room -- 974-4700
TB Skin Testing
REGULAR SCHEDULE
TB skin testing is done every Monday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Readings are done Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. There is a $3.00 charge. (TB tests must be done before your MMRs.)
Also, the Dept. of Health provides free TB tests on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Their phone number is 808-974-6025 to confirm location.
Immunizations
Flu Immunizations are available beginning Monday, September 5, 2011 and every Monday and Wednesday thereafter during our normal Shot Clinic hours. It will cost $15.00 for anyone without insurance. If you have insurance coverage, please bring your card.
Our shot clinic is held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 to 12:00 noon. Immunizations are given on a walk-in basis. (We accept cash or checks). Prices listed are for uninsured patients.
| Immunization | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tetanus/Diphtheria | $5.00 |
| Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis | $38.00 |
| Meningitis | $95.00 |
MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)
|
$5.00 |
| Hepatitis A (2 shot series) | $25.00 each |
Hepatitis B (3 shot series)
|
$5.00 each |
| Flu vaccine | $15.00 (while supply lasts) |
Family Planning Health Care
Our new Nurse Practitioner, Heather Hirata APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, is available for Family Planning health.
The Family Planning Health Clinic, located within the Student Medical Services office, offers pelvic exams, Pap smears, pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections, contraception (birth control pills, Depo-Provera® shot, Ortho Evra patch, or free condoms), and the morning-after pill (must be taken within 90 hours after unprotected intercourse), and counseling for the development of reproductive life plans.
Services for males include exams, STD testing and treatment, free condoms, and counseling for the development of reproductive life plans.
Appointments for Family Planning can be scheduled by calling 808-974-7636.
Confidentiality
All medical records at the SMS are strictly confidential and will not be released to anyone without your consent.