Health Services requests that enrolling students complete a Health and Immunization History to be included in the student's chart. When a student arrives at Health Services for the first time he/she will be asked to complete the front of the chart that includes basic demographic information.

Students are seen on a drop-in basis (see Hours of Operation) for primary health care in an outpatient setting. The students will be screened and assessed by professional nurses; they may receive treatment by the nurse based on orders from the physician or referred directly to the physician, depending on the nature of the visit. The physician is on campus six hours per week, but is available to the nurses by phone when not on campus.

The student may be referred to the physician's private office if necessary. Should a student receive a prescription while at Health Services, he/she may get that prescription filled at a local pharmacy (there is no pharmacy on campus). When a specialist's care is indicated, the nurse will assist with the referral.

Services available to the Murray State Student are:

• Health Education
• Physical assessment for illness or injury
• Treatment of illness and minor injury
• First aid - Crutches are available on a loan basis
• Referrals as needed
• Laboratory services - We have a CLIA-certified lab for moderately complex procedures including complete blood counts, urinalysis, rapid strep screens, urine colony counts, pregnancy tests and sexually transmitted infection testing.
• Evaluation of health risks
• Health Promotion

All health care received at Health Services on campus is covered under the mandatory activity fees that students pay.

Health Services does not have an immunization program on campus. Students who need immunizations are referred to the Calloway County Health Department for those immunizations that are considered standard by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The cost is minimal.

For the meningococcal vaccine, students are encouraged to talk with their primary care physician to discuss the pros and cons of receiving this vaccine. (See Health Clips - meningitis information.) Should a student wish to receive the meningococcal vaccine in Murray, they may call the Calloway County Health Department at 270-753-3381 and schedule an appointment to receive immunization. There is a charge for the meningitis vaccine. Other Health Departments in Kentucky and other states may also offer this immunization.