Five tips to help your student access on-campus health care

A University Health Center nurse takes a student's temperature at the vitals station.
A University Health Center nurse takes a student's temperature at the vitals station.

The University Health Center is a valuable campus resource that provides students with health care when they need it. Here are five tips to help your student be prepared to use its services this semester:

  1. Have your student save the University Health Center number to their phone contacts. Illnesses and injuries are never planned, so it's good to have the number handy when they need it. The main phone line is 402.472.5000. When they call, they can follow the prompts to make an appointment, talk to a nurse, ask about a bill or connect to another department in the building.
  2. Make sure they know the building hours. During the spring semester, the health center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hours may vary by service.
  3. Remind them to call ahead to get care. For the safety of patients and staff, the health center requires students to make an appointment before arriving. Walk-ins are not accepted, but same-day appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis for urgent needs. If your student has an after-hours concern, they can call the health center when it's closed and follow the prompts to speak to the 24/7 nurse advice line.
  4. Encourage them to prepare for their appointment. If they have a telehealth appointment, they can test their computer or mobile phone in advance and find a private, quiet place for their video visit. If they have an in-person appointment, make sure they know where the health center is located and how they will get there. They should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early so that they have time for the symptom screening and check-in process.
  5. Remind students to take advantage of the many services available. The health center offers much more than illness and injury care, including:
The University Health Center is here to support your student. Call us at 402.472.5000 if you have questions or need our assistance.

More details at: https://health.unl.edu