UH Hilo Student Medical Services
About Student Medical Services
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UH Hilo Student Medical Services Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, and staff are here to assist.
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo's Student Medical Services (SMS) is located in Campus Center Room 212 above Campus Center Dining Hall. Office staff are available during business hours Monday-Friday, from 8am-12pm, and from 1pm - 4pm. Student Medical Services is closed for lunch 12-1pm and closed Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays.
Students can call our office to make an appointment, please be advised we do not make appointments via email, call at (808) 932-7369 or at (808) 932-7364.
Important Notices
Vacation Notice
Dr. Heather Hirata DNP will be on vacation from April 4-April 14. Please call to make an appointment for after she returns. Family Planning visits on Monday am , Tuesday and Thursday available during that time.
Health Clearance Requirements
KNOW THE VAX before you enroll…
State of Hawaiʻi law mandates that certain health requirements be cleared before students can enter into postsecondary institutions. For more click here for the UH Health Requirements.
All incoming students are required to use Med+Proctor to submit medical/immunization records
Submitting this information is easy!
Step 1: Register
- Visit medproctor.com and click "register" to start a new account. Type in your school email address to get started and follow the directions to register a new account.
Step 2: Download
- Fill out any required personal information. Download the required forms and follow the directions provided.
Step 3: Upload
- Log back in to your Med+Proctor account and upload a copy of your forms. Make sure your forms are complete and legible. You will receive an email confirmation once the forms have been reviewed.
Services
We offer many services to students for their health care needs including but not limited to:
(Please be aware masks are required in the Medical Clinic)
Medical Clinic In-person and Telehealth Appointments:
- TB Risk Assessments and TB skin tests
- Immunizations
- Health Advice
- First Aid
- Illness
- Injury
- ADHD/ADD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Allergies
- Colds and Cough
- Infections
- Insect Bites
- Conjunctivitis
- Rashes
- Bladder Infections
- Flu, COVID-19, and Strep Testing and Treatments
- Health Education and Counseling
- Sprains, Strains and Sport Injuries.
Family Planning In-person and Telehealth appointments:
- The Management, Change, or Starting of Birth Control
- Birth Control Methods available:
- Pill,
- Patch,
- Ring,
- Depo shot,
- Nexplanon,
- Mirena IUD,
- Kyleena IUD, and
- Paragard IUD
- Plan B
- STI Testing & Treatment
- Urinary Tract and Vaginal Infection Testing & Treatment
- Free Condoms
Telehealth Appointments
All Telehealth appointments require the completion of the Telehealth Informed Consent (PDF) and sent before your appointment using UH File Drop to recipient: uhhsms@hawaii.edu, Fax: 808-932-7368, or mail to UH Hilo Student Medical Services 200 W. Kawili street, Campus Center Room 212, Hilo, HI 96720.
We appreciate your understanding of the adjustments in Student Medical Services operations while we all assist with helping to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 here at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. As a reminder please follow the CDC guidelines for personal hygiene and social distancing .
Hours and Operations
Vacation Notice
Dr. Heather Hirata DNP will be on vacation from April 4-April 14. Please call to make an appointment for after she returns. Family Planning visits on Monday am , Tuesday and Thursday available during that time.
Medical Clinic
Telehealth appointments are based on the needs of our patients. Please call Student Medical Services at (808) 932-7369 to make an appointment or if you have any questions.
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m; 1pm - 4pm. Closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every day for lunch and closed Saturday, Sunday, and State holidays.
Pharmacy
Pharmacist available:
Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed for lunch 12pm - 1pm
Phone: (808) 932-7807 Fax: (808) 932-7808
If you need medical care when the clinic is closed, please call
- Hilo Urgent Care Clinic , (808) 969-3051
- Keaau Urgent Care Clinic , (808) 966-7942
- Hilo Medical Center , (808) 932-3000
Hilo Medical Center, located about four miles from campus, provides 24-hour emergency care.
Holiday Closures
Our office will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Jan 2, 2023 | New Year's Day (Observed) |
| Monday | Jan 16, 2023 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Monday | Feb 20, 2023 | Presidents' Day |
| Monday | March 27, 2023 | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Day (Observed) |
| Friday | April 7, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Monday | May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day |
| Monday | June 12, 2023 | King Kamehameha I Day |
| Tuesday | July 4, 2023 | Independence Day |
| Friday | August 18, 2023 | Statehood Day |
| Monday | Sept 4, 2023 | Labor Day |
| Friday | Nov 10, 2023 | Veterans' Day |
| Thursday | Nov 23, 2023 | Thanksgiving |
| Monday | Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas |
TB Clearance and Immunization Clinic
TB screening and Immunization Clinic will be by appointment only. Please call our office to schedule an appointment and bring exact cash. (TB screening must be done before live vaccines.)
- TB risk assessment screenings are free.
- However if a TB skin test is needed please see the out of pocket cost below.
- TB skin test is $13.
- Two-step TB skin test is $26.
- Feel free to call our office to discuss the two-step process.
Also, the Dept. of Health provides free TB screening. Call the Dept. of Health at (808)974-6025 to schedule an appointment.
Please refer to the Immunizations page for more information and Immunization prices.
Immunization Clinic
Tb test and all Immunization will be by appointment only. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.
Please call us at (808) 932-7369 to make an appointment.
Family Planning Health Care
Our Nurse Practitioner, DR. Heather Hirata , DNP, MSN, BSN, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, is available for Family Planning healthcare.
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 5 days 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) 932-7369.
HIV/Hepatitis C Testing
Free, confidential, HIV and Hepatitis C testing is conducted by Kumukahi Health & Wellness, testing is done on-campus every last Monday of the Month from 12pm-4pm in CC-306, or at the Kumukahi offices - To schedule an appointment call (808)982-8800 or schedule a test HERE .
Free HIV, STD, Hepatitis B & C testing also available at Waiakea Health Center - (808) 974-4247
Student Insurance
All students are strongly encouraged to purchase medical insurance. A University of Hawaiʻi endorsed student health insurance plan is available for regular registered students taking six or more credits. The Student Health Insurance information and application is available online at HMSA's student portal or call HMSA at 1 (800) 620-4672. You may also pickup a brochure in the Student Medical Services office. International students on non-immigrant visas must have proof of health insurance and present such proof to the international student advisor prior for registration.
Insurance Notice:
Please be advised, if your health insurance requires a deductible or copay and is used for an appointment you will receive a bill.
Confidentiality
All medical records at the SMS are strictly confidential and will not be released to anyone without your consent. You may view or print our Patient Rights and Responsibilities & Notice of Privacy Practices.
UH Hilo Student Medical Services Pharmacist and Staff