Health Services/Medical Visits
Health Services
The Health Services 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.
- Please refrain from bringing visitors to your appointment unless they are involved in your care.
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.
- Hormone therapy
- 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
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.
- 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, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. If you are trying to get help for a crisis or an emergency outside of office hours, call 988 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.
- 24/7 Mental Health Resources | Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center
- 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.
Please note:
All immunization records should be submitted via the Wellness Center Portal.
Paper and email copies of records are no longer accepted.
Resources
Location
Health Services is located inside the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, immediately to the left as you come through the main entrance.
Phone: (719) 255-4444
Parking:
There are six reserved spaces available for Wellness Center visitors ONLY DURING their appointment time. They are located inside the Alpine Parking Garage on the first level against the east wall. You will be asked to provide your license plate number when you check in for your appointment.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am -5:00 pm
Call for appointment availability
Same day appointments are available for acute care visits schedule permitting.
We do follow UCCS weather related delays and closings.