Services We Provide

Plan B (levonorgesterol), an emergency contraception pill, is available at PLU Health Services for a discounted price.  Plan B can be used up to 72-hours after an unprotected sexual encounter.  It is not 100 percent effective, but can significantly reduce the risk of pregnancy.

If the Health Services clinic is closed, you can purchase Plan B without a prescription at most retail pharmacies.

We offer a limited program for immunizations for students.

• TdAP (Free for undergraduate students)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine (No Charge)
• PPD ($25 per dose)

If you have questions about receiving immunizations, please contact the Health Services team.

We have the ability to conduct certain tests on-site at the Health Services clinic.  These include:

• rapid screening for strep throat
• urinalysis
• electrocardiograms
• STI screening (1 free per academic year, $30 for each subsequent )

These services are offered at no charge to students covered under the Wellness Access Plan, and for a small fee for other students.

For other laboratory tests, such as blood testing, urine cultures, wound cultures, and other services, we are able to conduct or obtain a blood test and send the specimen to an off-campus lab.  There is a fee for this service, but we offer greatly reduced fees.  We are happy to provide you with a receipt for any laboratory tests so that you can submit it to your insurance company for reimbursement, if applicable.

PLU Health Services maintains a safe, sensitive, and confidential environment to discuss any issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identification.  Our provider has received specialized education on the unique needs of transgender, non-binary, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and asexual clients.

Information about a student’s health care is always kept strictly confidential.

Health Services has an on-site pharmacy stocked with commonly-prescribed medications, some over-the-counter medications.  We offer these medications to you at greatly reduced costs.  We even offer some over-the-counter medications at no cost.

You must have an in-person office visit with a PLU nurse practitioner in order to obtain medication from our in-house pharmacy.

We will provide you with a receipt for any medication we dispense to you.  You are then welcome to submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement, if applicable.

If we do not have medication in our pharmacy, we will happily write a prescription for you, or send an electronic prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.  We are also able to send prescriptions to mail-order pharmacies and Kaiser pharmacies.

It could take up to 48-hours to process and fill medications at PLU Health Services.

PLU Health Services works in close collaboration with PLU Counseling Services.  The two offices work together to find the best places for you to seek care for any mental health concerns you may have.  In collaboration with Counseling Services, we offer evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, and more.

We offer counseling and referrals related to tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse.

We strongly encourage students to download and use the TimelyCare app as an immediate resource for mental health care.

When needed, Health and Counseling centers can make referrals to off-campus mental health providers when the need arises.

Health Services provides physical examinations at no charge.  This service is provided by appointment.  

PLU Health Services does not provide physicals for NCAA or Club Sports.

PLU Health Services provides counseling about sexual health issues in a confidential environment.  We are available to discuss and educate about sexual problems or concerns, among other issues, including (but not limited to):

• HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis screening (no charge for the first screening, $30 for each subsequent screening)
• other sexually transmitted infections
• pregnancy testing (no charge)
• birth control counseling and prescriptions
• cervical cancer screening (pap smears) – recommended for any woman age 21 or older (no charge)
• irregular or painful menstrual periods and other menstrual problems
• breast masses or changes
• vaginal pain or irritation
• painful intercourse
• erectile dysfunction
• scrotal pain or masses