Student Health Center
Mission Statement
Southern University's Student Health Services endeavors to promote optimal health and wellness so that the student can attain/maintain a healthy lifestyle thereby promoting success during their matriculation at Southern University.
Southern University offers comprehensive health care services for all students. Students may also obtain urgent care from the Department of Health Services. For more routine or less serious health concerns, physical exams, gynecological exams, pregnancy tests, and contraceptive refills, the student should schedule an appointment with the medical provider. All services performed are covered by the Student Health fee except certain immunizations and contraceptives. Student Health Services maintains strict confidentiality of our students’ health records. Southern University’s Student Health Center (SUSHC) is an ambulatory health care facility, which provides primary care for routine acute and chronic illnesses. The SUSHC offers allergy injections, health education, in house laboratory services, confidential HIV testing, reproductive consultation including contraception counseling, treatment and screening for STDs, and women’s and men’s health care.
Psychological problems and mental health concerns are treated thru the University Counseling Center in collaboration with the Student Health Center providers. Any student who presents with these concerns will be referred to the University Counseling Center.
The Student Health Center does not utilize individual health plans for services rendered in the clinic nor contracted services through the clinic.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5pm
Women's Clinic - Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Services
The pre-paid student fee covers all visits to all providers in the Student Health Center and medications dispensed by the Student Health Center Pharmacy. It also covers the accidental injury, dismemberment, and death policy. The student fee does not cover immunizations and contraceptives.
Appointments
Calling before you arrive at the Student Health Center (SHC) will decrease your wait time. We make every effort to schedule timely appointments and are able to schedule same day appointments.
Please call (225) 771-4770 to schedule an appointment. REMEMBER, appointments are strongly encouraged.
Pharmacy
The Student Health Center has an in-house pharmacy and Pharmacist. The pharmacy is stocked with formulary medications as well as over-the-counter medications. Students are able to contact the pharmacist regarding prescriptions and over the counter medications at 225-771-2025.
After Hours
For life-threatening illnesses or emergencies call 911 immediately.
Health Emergencies:
Students should contact University Police at 225-771-2770 for all after hours urgent and emergency situations for transportation to the nearest hospital for emergency services. The student is encouraged to follow up with Student Health Services during regular hours.
For emergent non life-threatening illnesses, report to your nearest emergency room:
Baton Rouge General Medical Center (Bluebonnet Blvd)
8585 Picardy Ave (225) 763-4000
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessey Blvd (225) 765-6565
Lane Regional Medical Center
6300 Zachary, LA (225) 658-4000
LSU Health Baton Rouge North Clinic
5439 Airline Hwy (225)358-4853
Visit your nearest After Hours Clinic for all other medical concerns:
Lake After Hours Clinics:
Click here for a list of your nearest After-Hours Clinic.
Disclosure
If a student chooses to be seen at an Emergency Room, Urgent Care or After Hours care facility, any fees associated with their visit will be the responsibility of the student.
The Student Health Center fee is not a health insurance plan. Those students who are registered but do not have private insurance will be referred to resources for coverage.