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Primary Care Appointments
Most of your health care needs and concerns can be taken care of by one of our providers. We are staffed by licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses. Please call 829-3316 to make an appointment. Most students can be seen the same day or the next day. If we cannot take care of your problem, we will refer you to a community provider best suited to your needs.
Specialty Clinics
Women's Health Services (829-3316 for an appointment)
The UB Health Services offers a wide range of gynecologic care. We provide primary care gynecology services and counseling for women. Services related to sexually transmitted diseases, safer sex, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and referral, routine gynecologic care, and annual exams are offered at the Health Services. While your Combined University Fee covers your visit, there may be a charge if lab work is required. Most often these lab charges are billable to your personal health insurance.
Please remember to bring your insurance information to your appointment in order to complete the necessary laboratory paperwork. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your appointment to complete this paperwork. If this is the first time we will be seeing you for a pap smear or annual exam, you will need to complete a Women's Health Education Session prior to making your appointment. To schedule that session, please call SubBoard One Health Education at 829-2584. If you have completed that session or have received annual exams or pap smears in the past and would like to schedule a GYN appointment, please call 829-3316.
When the health needs of an individual require the services of a specialist, we will refer the patient to the appropriate provider in the community.
Health Services providers are available to counsel pregnant women about their options. Women who choose to terminate a pregnancy via surgical or medical (including RU-486) abortion will be referred to qualified specialists in the community who have the training, facilities, and technology to provide the best possible care for our patients. Women who choose to continue a pregnancy will be referred to qualified obstetricians in the community.
Infectious Disease Clinic (829-3316 for an appointment)
The Infectious Disease Clinic specializes in treating TB, men's sexually transmitted diseases, and various other contagious illnesses.
Immunization Clinic (829-3316 for an appointment)
The staff in this clinic monitors compliance with New York State Health (Immunization) Law. We are able to provide the required (measles, mumps and rubella) and the recommended vaccinations such as Meningococcal, Varicella, and Hepatitis B. We can also provide vaccines you may need for your specific program here at school.
AETNA Student Health Insurance covers the following vaccines in full: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV (females up to age 27), MMR (measles/mumps/rubella), Meningococcal, and Tdap. All other vaccines are not covered & must be paid for by the student. If you have another insurance plan, you are responsible for payment. We will provide you with a receipt that you can send to your insurance company to request reimbursement. Student Health Services does not guarantee reimbursement from any insurance company.
The fees associated with the vaccinations are listed below (the price is per dose):
- Hepatitis A $25.00
- Hepatitis B $35.00
- HPV $125.00
- Inactivated Polio $30.00
- Influenza Free (offered seasonally)
- Japanese Encephalitis $90.00
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella $10.00
- Meningococcal $80.00
- PPD (TB skin test) $10.00
- Rabies $110.00
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis $35.00
- Tetanus/Diphtheria $20.00
- Typhoid $40.00
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) $65.00
- Yellow Fever $70.00
Health Screenings (829-3316 for appointment):
Have you ever wondered what your cholesterol reading is? Are you curious about your blood glucose level? Do you want to know if your blood pressure is normal? SHS offers appointments exclusively for these tests – you’ll have your results by the end of the 20 minute appointment! Just call us and ask for an “RN Health Screening” appointment.
Travel Clinic (829-3316 for an appointment)
Before traveling abroad for studies or for fun, visit our travel clinic to discuss health concerns related to your trip, and to get medications or vaccines that may be recommended for you. We are able to link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide up-to-date information for safe travel. Please visit their site to educate yourself before calling for an appointment at www.cdc.gov/travel 
. Call 829-3316 for further information or an appointment. Please be aware that travel to certain countries may require an appointment with our infectious disease physician. Please plan ahead & make your appointment well before your departure date, as his schedule fills quickly.
The UB Law Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. The certified passport agents in the Law Library are authorized to distribute forms, accept completed paperwork, review required documentation, and forward applications to the U.S. regional passport agency in Boston. Hours and information
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Chiropractic Care (685-9631 for an appointment)
Student Health Services in conjunction with the New York Chiropractic College offers chiropractic care at Michael Hall. Please call NYCC at 685-9631 to make an appointment. Make sure to identify yourself as a UB student.
Nutrition (645-2837 ext. 4 for an appointment)
Our registered dietitian can provide individual nutrition counseling for wellness, weight loss or gain, and for chronic medical problems. In addition to one-on-one instruction there are many presentations as well as fun activities during the school year. Call 645-2837 ext. 4 to schedule an appointment.
Eating Disorders Team
The Eating Disorders Treatment Team provides help for students who are struggling with an eating disorder, weight issues, and body image concerns. The team consists of medical providers, counselors, and a registered dietician. The team offers coordinated outpatient treatment and assists students in accessing community resources for inpatient and intensive, long-term outpatient treatment. More information...
HIV Testing & Counseling
If you are interested in comprehensive STD screening and/or HIV testing, you will need to make an appointment with a Health Services medical provider. To schedule the appointment, please call 829-3316.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Student Health Services has partnered with the Erie County Department of Health to offer discounted STI testing to registered UB students. The cost is $10, which is billed directly to the student’s account. Test results are typically received in 2 – 4 weeks. Please call 829-3316 to schedule an appointment to meet with a health care provider & determine which tests are recommended for you.
Pregnancy Testing
To expand our service offerings, Health Services has partnered with SubBoard One Health Education to offer free pregnancy testing to UB registered students. To make an appointment, please call 829-2584.
Dental Care at UB
The School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo provides dental care to UB students who sign up as patients of one of their Clinics. A description of the fees involved and the process for signing up as a patient is contained on their web site
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Sports Medicine (829-3316 for an appointment)
We have a physician (Jody Snyder, M.D.) who is specialty trained and certified in Sports Medicine. She is available by appointment to see orthopedic concerns and sports injuries.
Policies
Student Health Services Late Policy
Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late for their scheduled appointments will be rescheduled for a future date and time. Students being late causes other scheduled appointments to be delayed, and this is not fair to our other patients. Student Health Services advises that students arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment to ensure they have plenty of time to find parking, check in for their appointment and complete any necessary paperwork.
Excuse Policy
The UB Student Wellness Team (Health Services, Counseling Services, Wellness Education Services) will not issue notes or excuses. To do so creates an undesirable climate for health care and disempowers students. Responsibility for class attendance and for completion of assignments rests primarily with the student, who assumes this responsibility by communicating directly with faculty. Health Services and Counseling Services will, with the written authorization of the student, verify the nature and extent of illness if the faculty member wishes to call. Please notify your health care provider if you would like to give this authorization during your appointment.
Appointment Reminders
As a courtesy service to our patients, we send an emailed appointment reminder approximately 1-2 days prior to a scheduled visit. The message will contain the date, time and name of the provider you are scheduled to see; however, to protect your confidentiality it will not contain the reason for your visit. A parking pass is also enclosed in this email for your convenience.