Health Services

Wellness Center Operations

The Wellness Center is currently offering in-person appointments, as well as telehealth appointments for students residing in Colorado. We ask that you do not walk into the Wellness Center if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, shortness of breath, cough, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. For all appointments we prefer you call 719-255-4444 to schedule a time to be seen.

• If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency room as we are unable to attend to emergencies. A list of local urgent cares and emergency rooms can be found at: https://recwellness.uccs.edu/health-services/general-information/after-hours-care
• For those students seeking a telehealth appointment, you will need to download the Microsoft Teams app on your phone or computer and have access to audio and/or video capabilities. If you need assistance downloading Microsoft Teams app on your smart phone or computer, please contact UCCS OIT at 719-255-4357.
• Telehealth visits will remain $20. Your credit or debit card payment will be collected through a Teams call with one of our staff on the day of your appointment. 
• In person visits will remain $20 and payment via cash, check, credit or debit card will be collected at the time of your visit.
• All patients being seen for medical appointments will be required to wear face coverings during their appointment.
• Do not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment as waiting room capacity is limited due to social distancing guidelines.
• Please refrain from bringing visitors to your appointment unless they are involved in your care.

Health Appointments:

• The Wellness Center will have in-person and telehealth appointments (for students that currently reside in Colorado). Examples include:
  • Acute illness, infections, injuries (sprains/strains, joint pain, head injury), allergic reactions, abdominal pain/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, and more.
  • Gender affirming healthcare
  • Evaluation and treatment of chronic conditions such as: asthma, thyroid, migraines, autoimmune disease, refill chronic condition medications.
  • Skin conditions such as rash, acne, skin lesions, eczema
  • Referral to specialists
  • Minor procedures such as wart treatment, abscess drainage, lacerations
  • Urinary tract/bladder infections
  • Medication consults, management, and refills
  • Gynecology/women’s health services
  • Birth control consults
  • Sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment
  • Physicals-sports, work, general, well woman exams
  • Mental health medication evaluation and management
  • Immunizations, Tuberculosis screening, flu shots
  • Select lab testing
  • Allergy shot administration
  • And so much more………
• If you would like to schedule an appointment please call the Wellness Center at 719-255-4444.
• COVID testing is available by appointment

Prescriptions:

• If you need a refill, please call your pharmacy to request a refill. They will send us an electronic refill request. If your pharmacy is unable to send us an electronic refill request, please call 719-255-4444 or log into the Wellness Center portal at uccs.medicatconnect.com to send a message requesting to have your medication refilled.

Mental Health Appointments:

• If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 719-255-4444.
• Mental Health Clinicians are available in person for emergency/crisis sessions Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you are trying to get help for a crisis or an emergency outside of office hours, call 9-8-8 or go to your nearest emergency room.
• In-person and telehealth appointments are available for individual, couples and family counseling.
• Group therapy will be conducted via telehealth appointments.

Nutrition Appointments:

• In-person and telehealth appointments are available for nutritional counseling.
• If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 719-255-4444.

Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, and Physical Therapy Appointments:  

• Massage therapy can be scheduled by calling Gina Nelson at 719-360-1721.
• Chiropractic appointments can be schedule by calling Dr. Laketia Johnson at 719-232-1193 or by visiting www.42klickschiro.com.

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