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Health Services

Location

You can find us on the first floor of the Perkins Student Center, Room 8.

Hours

8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday from Mid-August to Mid-May.

We are closed during summer, on campus holidays and weather events.

Appointments

Appointments are preferred, and can usually be arranged for the same day. 

Call (610) 396-6075 or stop in Perkins Room 8 to make an appointment with our nurse or nurse practitioner. Appointments that are not cancelled or rescheduled will be subject to a no-show fee.

Closures

In the event of a campus closure due to holiday or inclement weather, Health Services will also be closed.

Eligibility

Any student enrolled at Penn State Berks can be seen at Health Services.

Providers

We have a Nurse Practitioner available to see students at scheduled times on Monday and Wednesday during select hours

Conditions We Treat

Our nurse practitioner can provide care for many of the same medical problems you would see your own primary care provider for.

Common conditions we treat in Health Services include:

  • Cold Symptoms
  • Bladder Infections
  • Pink Eye
  • Respiratory Infections
  • Sore Throat
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Rashes
  • Menstrual Complaints
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Minor Burns
  • Asthma
  • Women's Health Concerns
  • Allergy Symptoms
  • Ear Infection

In addition to providing care when students are ill or injured, our nurse practitioner can also perform physical exams, including women's health exams. For your convenience, in most cases we can even provide the medications prescribed during your visit. Our staff is complimented by Registered Nurses and a Certified Medical Assistant.


Disclaimer: The information found on this site is intended as educational information only. You SHOULD NOT rely on the information to make any medical or other decisions for treatment. Any medical or other decisions should be made in consultation with your health care provider. University Health Services will not be liable for any complication, injuries or other medical accidents arising from or in connection with the use of or reliance upon any information on the Web.

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Health Services

Perkins Room 8
(610) 396-6075
Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Closed during summer, campus holidays and weather events

 

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