Things that Winona State University Health Services would like students and parents to know before they come to Winona State:

• Students’ health and well being is in their hands for the first time for most of them.  There is no mom or dad to tell them how to take care of themselves when they are sick.  The student has to make their own appointment, buy their own medicine and take care of themselves.  College health services understand about the transition from home to campus.  We work very hard to be a part of the educational mission of the university preparing students for the rest of their lives by more than illness and injury care.  We have a complete program of health promotion and health education resources and staff to promote a life time of wellness.

• Our student health service is more than a band aid station.  We have medical, nursing and counseling staff that are specialists in their field and know a lot about the special needs of college students.  We are not the family doctor who has known the students since they were born, however so they need to be knowledgeable about their past health history. 

• College health services are very cost effective, easily available and do not require insurance to be seen there.  We do request as much as possible that the student schedule an appointment in advance for the best care.

• Students do need health insurance for more complicated illnesses, injuries and accidents. If they are no longer covered by the family policy, there is information on our website about special plans for students at WSU. https://www.uhcsr.com/

• We do need the medical health form completed and sent to us before school begins.  A student may plan on going back home for illnesses or health concerns.  but sometimes they need immediate care and come to the health service.  If they have not filled out the health form in advance, they will have to do so when they get here.  And having their health information is very important for the health care provider in providing treatment.

• Confidentiality of medical records can keep us form discussing your student’s medical problems until we have a release of information to do so.

• What to bring to college:
• A first aid kit with band aides, antibiotic cream, an ace bandage and some tape.
• A thermometer
• Pepto Bismol for upset stomachs, acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen for pains and fevers, Imodium for diarrhea and something for colds and congestion
• Ice pack and heating pad

We invite you to look at the rest of our website and become more familiar with our services.