Student Health Center at UNLV

The student health program provides prevention and education opportunities in an accountable quality health care setting that is accessible and cost effective to UNLV students. The program promotes a balance between mind, body, spirit and community through the development of self-responsibility and life-style choices in a diverse population.

Summer Hours
Effective May 19, 2008 – August 22, 2008

Clinic Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm

Pharmacy Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am -6 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5 pm

Clinic & Pharmacy Closed Memorial Day and 4th of July

Regular Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 8 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
(Patient care begins at 9 am on Friday)
Closed holidays and weekends.
Hours of operation are subject to change.

Pharmacy: Monday-Thursday: 9 am-6 pm
Friday: 9 am-5 pm

Contact Us
702-895-3370
shc@unlv.edu

Location
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) is located on the east side of the Thomas and Mack parking lot.

Prematriculation Immunization Clinics
To be held at the UNLV Student Health Center
3/25/08 - 8/28/08

To assist students in registering for summer and fall 2008 classes:

The UNLV Student Health Center will be offering prematriculation immunization clinics for current and prospective students.

The clinics will be held 3/25/08-8/28/08 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8-9:30 am.

We will offer Tetanus and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunizations.

The cost will be $15 each and the students are asked to please pay in CASH ONLY .

Meningitis vaccinations will also be available for $15 each.

Students under age 18 must have a parent's or guardian's signature on the form or bring the parent or guardian with them.

Immunizations available while supplies last.

The UNLV Student Health Center is located in the
Student Recreation and Wellness Center (first floor).

If you have any questions, please call the Student Health Center at 895-3370.

Appointments
The SHC has open access scheduling; just walk in or call during scheduled hours to reserve your same day or next day time of service.

Emergency After Hours
Family Practice Telephone Consultation
After Hours Phone: 702-992-6888

Students who have Associated Insurance Plans may go to any UMC Quick Care if the Student Health Center is closed.

Parking
Attention Student Health Center Patients:
Patient parking is available in the Thomas and Mack Parking lot, at the most eastern end of the lot in the first row of parking in front of the RWC. Please have the make, model, and license plate of your vehicle. You must inform the SHC reception staff that you have parked in the designated parking area during check in.

Healthy Rebels
Healthy Rebels are a group of students committed to providing reliable information to students about health related issues through outreach programs, workshops, health fairs and campus awareness weeks. To become a member email healthy.rebels@unlv.edu or call Heather Doane, Wellness Educator at 895-0288.

Immunization Requirements
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 441A.755 requires that all students, regardless of age, must provide documentation of having received certain vaccinations.

Immunizations are typically available through your private physician or the Public Health Department. To assist students in registering for classes, the Student Health Center offers immunization clinics during certain times of the year. Check back for dates and times of the next scheduled clinic. In the meantime, learn more about the immunization requirements.

Meningitis Vaccination
The SHC is currently offering meningitis vaccine to students for $15.00. Meningococcal Meningitis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is spread through the air by respiratory secretions and by direct contact with infected individuals. College students seem to be more susceptible because they live and work in close proximity to each other. The American College Health Association supports the recommendation issued by the Advisory Committee or Immunization Practices (ACIP) that all incoming freshmen living in residence halls receive the meningococcal meningitis vaccine. Please call or come into the SHE for more information or to receive the vaccination.