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Blum Union , Room 203
(816) 271-4495
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm

Health Center
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1.  Where is the Student Health Center located?

  •   Esry Student Health Center is located in MWSU Blum Union, Room 203.

2.  What hours is the Health Center open?

  • Esry Student Health Center's regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

3.  What hours may I see a nurse or family nurse practitioner?

  • RN hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday .  The RN can give allergy injections, immunizations, STD testing, Strep screening, Urinalysis, pregnancy test, and assist in education.

    

  • Nurse Practitioner hours are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.  No Nurse Practitioner services during summer semester.  The Nurse Practitioner can diagnose and treat illnesses and prescribe medication.
  • NO Nurse Practitioner hours during summer semester.

4.  Do I need an appointment?

  • No. However, appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. We see patients in the following order: emergencies, appointments, walk-ins.

5.  How do I make an appointment?

  • Call 271-4495 during office hours or stop by the Health Center, Blum 203.

6.  What services are available?

  • Call or refer to Services link. All services are confidential.

7.  How do I get care after-hours, weekends and holidays?

  • During hours when the Health Center is closed, students may go to:
    • Heartland Urgent Care, 1115 No Belt Highway, (816) 271-7077
    • The Clinic at Walmart, 4201 No Belt Highway, (816) 749-4444
    • Heartland Regional Medical Center emergency room, 5325 Faraon, (816) 271-6000
  • Students may also call Heartland Nursing Triage Line at (816) 271-4000 for medical advice.

8.  What do I do in case of emergency?

  • Dial 911 to request an ambulance
  • Dial Campus Police (816) 271-4438 to assist

 

 
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