Health Services
The variety of services available in 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
- Health and Wellness Promotion
- Immunizations and Flu Shots
- Laboratory/ Radiology
- Physical Exams (including Pap Smears)
- Sick Care
- Travel Health
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.
IMPORTANT! It is essential that a current insurance card be presented at each visit.
How to Obtain 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 Center for Health and Counseling located in the Mike and Josie Harper Center for student life and learning.
Who Provides the Services?
Physicians, and nationally certified Physician's Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are the core provider staff supported by a staff of Registered Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants and clerical personnel. Referrals are made as needed.
Participating Providers
Our providers participate with most insurance plans, including our University-sponsored Insurance Plans.
All claims are automatically submitted to the insurance carrier indicated by the student at the time services are provided.
It is important to check with your insurance plan to verify the benefit level for services obtained here. Some plans require a referral for Out of Network services. The student will be responsible for initiating the referral process required by their insurance company.
After Hours Care
If a student is living on campus and is in need of care after hours, our Student Health Aide Program is a wonderful option for students. Students can call their RA, Residence Hall Front Desk, or Public Safety and request a Student Health Aide to come and assess their health concern. Student Health Aides are upperclass students who are trained to respond to various health concerns and have access to an on-call MD via a on-call phone. Student Health Aides can help determine if a student needs immediate attention or can schedule an appointment the next business day.
Urgent care services are also 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. Additional information can be found on our Emergency and After Hours Care page.
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.
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
All Creighton University students are required to comply with the University’s Immunization requirements. Failure to meet these requirements will result in denial of registration and/or clinical privileges. Vaccination requirements follow CDC guidelines and are reviewed annually.
Health Services also provides the following vaccines upon request:
- Gardacil Vaccine (recommended, not required for female students)
- Meningococcal Vaccine (recommended, not required for all students)
University Health Insurance Requirements
See our Insurance Requirements page.
Creighton University Medical Insurance Plan
As a service to students, the University endorses 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.
Contact Health Services for complete details.
For additional information please contact us:
Center for Health and Counseling
Phone: 402-280-2735
Fax: 402-280-1859
http://www.creighton.edu/chc