Clinical Services
Acute Care (Same Day) Appointments
Call 406-994-2311 to schedule
Description
- Appointments for illness or injury which is less than 2 weeks old.
- Typically meant to address a single acute issue.
- Appointments must be made the day of the visit. Sameday appointments fill quickly, call early to schedule.
- Student Health Services is unable to see work related injuries.
Examples
- cold/flu symptoms
- recent injury
- lacerations
- STI/STD testing
- pregnancy testing
Cost
- No cost for the visit if you have paid the student health fee for the semester.
- Costs apply for any labs, x-rays, other testing, or prescriptions.
Primary Care Appointments
Call 406-994-2311 to schedule
Description
- Similar to your family health care provider, students are encouraged to establish primary care for ongoing management of their health.
Examples
- medication management
- birth control consultation
- annual exam
- physical
- skin check
- acne
- mental health
- LGBTQ+ services
Cost
- No cost for the visit if you have paid the student health fee for the semester.
- Costs apply for any labs, x-rays, other testing, or prescriptions.
Clinical Laboratory
Description
- SHS clinical laboratory conducts most common testing in-house. Tests not performed at MSU are sent to a reference lab.
Cost
- There is a fee for all lab tests.
- Cost for labs depends on which tests are conducted
Additional Details
- Tests for ABO/Rh (bloodtype) and rubella do not require a clinician's order.
- Tests for most other conditions, including HIV, require a clinician's order.
- Orders may be taken from health care providers outside Student Health Services.
X-Ray
Description
- X-ray services are provided at a minimal cost with all digital images interpreted by a radiologist.
- X-rays are available for chest, spine, abdomen and extremities.
- Mammograms, fluoroscopy, MRIs and CT-Scans are not offered.
You must see a provider first. Call to schedule an appointment.
Cost
- Cost depends on number and type of x-rays done.
- Students are encouraged to discuss costs with the provider before x-ray is taken.
Vaccinations & Injections
For information about immunization requirements at MSU, please visit the Immunization Requirements page.
Description
- Some immunizations require a prescription or may need to be ordered into the pharmacy. Please call to schedul an appointment to discuss immunization needs.
- Students who need vaccinations for international travel should make a Travel Health appointment at SHS to discuss recommendations.
We do not perform injections for allergy desensitization.
Vaccines
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Gardasil 9 (HPV Vaccine)
- Meningococcal MCV4
- Meningococcal B (Bexsero)
- MMR
- Polio
- Tetanus-Diptheria
- Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis (TDaP)
Cost
- Cost depends on which vaccine is given.
- Student Health Services does not bill insurance for most vaccines but can provide statements for self-billed claims.