Lipscomb University's Health Center provides holistic health care in a competent, compassionate manner and is committed to empower and educate students to achieve wellness of body, mind, and spirit through self-care, medical intervention, spiritual challenge, and a nurturing environment.
The Health Center offers a variety of services including emergency services, health screening, appropriate care for minor illness and referrals are provided to meet the immediate health needs of this population. Only non-prescription medications are available to students. Injections may be given only with written consent and instructions from a private physician. A nominal fee is charged for certain services, such as flu shots and TB tests. Health records with updated immunizations are required of all students.
Take Care of Yourself
College students are at a greater risk of getting sick because of the fast-paced university lifestyle. You can help prevent illnesses such as colds, flu (including the H1N1 strain), skin infections, stomach viruses, meningitis and other illnesses by practicing simple preventive measures. Click here to learn more
H1N1 Flu
Learn more about the H1N1 flu, its symptoms and recommended treatments by clicking here.
Immunizations
The Health Center dispenses immunizations for flu, tetanus, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, and meningitis to persons directly associated with the institution -- faculty, staff and enrolled students. The Health Center sponsors a meningitis immunization program during fall semester. It is conducted near the end of the first month of the semester, and is held one day only.
Campus Health Care Services
Hours: Traditional academic year: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday
Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday -Friday
Closed for holidays
Location: Lower level Elam Hall, room B-230, between the offices of the Counseling Center, and Lipscomb Security and Safety
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