Acne
Make an appointment at GHC

http://www.aad.org/public/index.html

Advice, Health Related
Call 248-370-2341
Students with OU Student Health Insurance (Maksin) can call toll free 24 hours/7days per week  1-866-315-8756

Email GHC at Health@oakland.edu
www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseasesIndex/DiseasesIndex


Alcohol/Drugs
Oakland University Counseling Center: Substance Abuse Prevention
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings


Allergy Injection Therapy
Initial office visit at GHC required
The following information is needed for records at Graham Health Center prior to starting allergy injection therapy:

• Allergist Name, Address, and Telephone Number
• Serum
• Dose Record
• Date prophylaxis started, and any reactions
• Brief Physical Exam 

The first injection from a new bottle of serum (or if for any reason your serum dilution concentration is changed)  must be given by the allergist. You will be asked to wait 20 minutes after your injection at the Graham Health Center.  Cost: $10.00 for first injection and $2.00 for each additional injection (given at same visit).

Asthma
Make an appointment at GHC unless urgent. See Emergency/After hours

Bladder Infection
Make an appointment at GHC.

See www.womenshealth.about.com

Blood Pressure Monitoring

• For established patients a blood pressure check is available at no charge and no appointment is needed
• treatment is available with a clinic visit

Breaks and Sprains
Make an appointment with GHC

Cholesterol Testing
Make an appointment with GHC

Cold and Flu
Make an appointment with GHC

Condoms
Available at the office window for a fee ( 10 for $2.50), no appointment necessary

Contraception

• Contraceptives includes oral contraceptives, vaginal ring, patch, condoms and Depo Provera injections.
• Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are available for $15/month. Students may obtain their physical and pelvic exam at Graham Health Center or bring a copy of a recent pap smear report (within past 12 months). A clinic visit at GHC is required.
• The several oral contraceptive pills are available at a cost of $15 a pack for established patients.
• GYT on Preventing Pregnancy. Good information on what works and what doesn't.

Dental
See Community Resources

Depression
GHC provides medical management of common mental health issues.

See Oakland University Counseling Center for additional counseling options and information.

Dermatology
Make an appointment with GHC

Drug Testing
Immediate results, call for an appointment

Ear, Nose and Throat
Make an appointment with GHC

Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Two options are available
1.  Plan B is effective up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex

• Cost: $25.00 (office visit not needed )
• Must be 18 years old and show picture ID
• If under 18 years of age an office visit is required
• see Emergency Contraception

2.  Ella is effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex

• available only with a short  office visit ($30.00 if no insurance) at GHC
• by prescription only, available at Crittenton pharmacy for $42

Emotional or Mental Health Concerns
Evaluation and treatment of common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression.

See Oakland University Counseling Center for additional counseling options and information

Eye
Make an appointment with GHC for treatment for common, routine problems  For local optometry centers see

Community Resources

Flu Shots
Available at GHC in fall and winter, see our home page "alert" box  in the upper right hand corner for more details

HIV/STD Testing and Counseling
Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases is available at the Graham Health Center.

• Rapid HIV testing
• Gonorrhea/Chlamydia (painless) urine testing
• Syphilis blood test
• Herpes Simplex Virus blood test
• Why should I get tested?
• STD facts

Health Promotion and Teaching
Graham Health Center engages in campus-wide health education activities to promote the health and wellness of Oakland University students. To arrange for a staff member to speak on a health related topic call GHC. Available topics are Safer Sex, STI's, Testicular self-exam and cancer, immunizations, contraceptives, healthy eating habits, and stress management. Feel free to request a particular topic.

HPV Vaccine (Gardasil)
Provided at GHC, some insurances will provide coverage.  Free vaccine is available from the manufacture if you qualify.
Cost is $155.00 each, with three doses required over a six month period.

Immunizations
Many insurances provide coverage for the following vaccines. Check with your insurance company

See www.cdc.gov/vaccines for more information

Tdap: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) - A booster is recommended every 10 years

• Cost: $50

Hepatitis B - 3 injections are required over a 6 month period.

• Cost: $70 each 

Meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine – one time dose

• Cost: $125

HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine – 3 injections are required over a six month period

• Cost $160 each 
• Many insurances provide coverage
• Free vaccine may be available if you qualify

MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)- 2 injections are required over a 28 day period) 

• Cost $70 each

Influenza- one injection annually

• Cost $20

Health Insurance
Health care insurance is available to any enrolled student of Oakland University. Insurance is offered through UnitedHealthcare starting August 2012.  Enrollment will soon be available at  www.uhcsr.com

Laboratory
GHC offers a wide range of diagnostic and laboratory testing. These services must be ordered by a health care provider at the Graham Health Center.

Medications and Health Related Items

• Prescription medications  are available at discounted prices for uninsured students who receive care at Graham Health Center.
• Low cost medical supplies including bandaids,dressings, ankle/wrist/knee supports, splints, slings, peroxide, crutches, first aid kit and other various items such as condoms, pedometers are for sale at the front window.
• Over-the-counter medications not requiring a prescription may also be purchased at Graham Health Center.Click here for a list of medications and supplies.

For established GHC patients

Call 248-370-2679 24 hours before you will need the refill

Meningitis
Seek immediate medical care if you have symptoms

See www.meningitis.org/symptoms

See immunization section above for vaccine information

This vaccine is highly recommended for college age students by the CDC (Center for Disease Control)

Men's Health

Testicular cancer is a young man's disease and is the number one cancer in men under 30 years old. If caught early it is treatable. A monthly testicular self-exam is important. Check out these videos on self-exams: http://www.carpetestes.org/

Mental Health
GHC provides medical management of common mental health issue

Oakland University Counseling Center

Morning After Pill
emergency contraception

Nutritional Counseling
Information, evaluation, and referrals for eating disorders are available. The Health Center also provides diet counseling for weight loss, cholesterol control and promotion of healthy eating habits.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlateOnCampus/index.html

Pap Smears
Pap smears are recommended yearly at age 21 or 3 years after a woman becomes sexually active (whichever is first). Gynecological problems can be diagnosed and treated including problems with vaginal discharge, menstrual cramps, pelvic pain and discomfort with sexual intercourse

Physicals for Work or School
Physicals can be performed on a scheduled basis. Appointments are required.  Special package prices.  Rapid drug screening available

Prescriptions
We are not a state licensed pharmacy. We are only able to dispense medication ordered by the health care provider after they have had an opportunity to evaluate your concerns

Pregnancy Testing

Is available with immediate results.  We will take time to answer all your questions and concerns and provide unbiased options counseling.

• Cost: Urine pregnancy test $10.00 ( office visit not required).

 Sexually Transmitted Infections

• Rapid HIV testing
• Gonorrhea/Chlamydia (painless) urine testing  
• Herpes Simplex Virus blood testing
• Syphilis blood testing

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ 

http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/peerh/sex/ 

STD facts

Sexual Assault
A referral to a sexual assault center or Emergency dept if the assault occurred within the past 72 hours.

Haven’s First Response Team   1-248-334-1274

Oakland University Counseling Center- Sexual Assault

Smoking Cessation
GHC provides a smoking cessation package year round to help you quit. Click here for resources and programs.

Strep Throat
Make an appointment for on site, rapid testing and treatment at GHC

 
Test Results
GHC will notify clients of abnormal test results. Call with any questions or concerns

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Provided by GHC

Recommended for higher risk OU students. See Immunization Record for TB testing guidelines

Urinary Tract Infections
Make an appointment with GHC

Vaccinations: See Immunizations

Women’s Health
A full range of services including breast exam, pap smear, STI testing and contraception

X-Ray
Make an appointment with GHC for a referral to a local testing facility