Student Health Services

Student Health Services provides quality health care, wellness programming, and counseling and psychological services to Penn State DuBois students.  Our goal is to help enhance students' physical and mental health as well as assess and treat illness and injury.  All students registered for the current semester are eligible for services.

The following health services are offered free to all Penn State DuBois students:

  • Routine health services for minor illnesses and injuries
  • Referral to the campus physician or to family doctor for primary medical care for serious injuries and acute illnesses
  • Mental health counseling services
  • Referral and liaison services with outside health agencies
  • Health history forms/information-as-required for admission and registration to Penn State University
  • Rest area for ill students
  • Information programs relating to health, drugs, weight control, stress, smoking, mental health, family planning, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and health counseling, etc.
  • Health Screenings
  • Free literature, including information brochures on various health issues

All student health records are confidential.  No information may be released without the written consent of a student.

Crisis Hotlines

Penn State

  • Call the 24/7 Crisis Line at 1(877) 229-6400
  • Text the 24/7 Crisis Text Line:: Text "LIONS" to 741741

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Immunization Requirements

Penn State requires that all incoming undergraduate and graduate students be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella.  All Students must submit proof of immunizations prior to their arrival on campus.  Additionally, the University strongly urges all students to be immunized against COVID-19 (primary series and booster).

To submit: log into myUHS using your Penn State access credentials, and upload image files of your official immunization records and, if applicable, any positive antibody titer blood test results.  Problems? Contact University Park by calling (814) 863-1975 or email [email protected].

For additional immunization information and submission requirements, go to the Immunization Compliance​ web page. 

Health Insurance 

All students must submit health insurance information annually AFTER enrolling in classes.  Log on to Lion Path (lionpath.herosee.net) select 'My information', then 'Health Insurance' from the menu on the right.  Provide policy details using the information found on your health insurance card. For additional information on immunization requirements, waiver forms and submission instructions please visit: 
http://studentaffairs.herosee.net/health-wellness/health-insurance
 

How to Contact:

The Student Health Insurance Coordinator assists students with questions or concerns about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) available to Penn State students. More specifically, the Student Health Insurance Coordinator provides guidance to help navigate questions and issues related to the SHIP for Penn State coverage but does not represent the student. This position does not provide personalized advocacy with the health insurance carrier.

The Student Health Insurance Coordinator works for both Penn State and United Healthcare Student Resources. This allows them to access more information and assist students better.

The Student Health Insurance Coordinator is available to meet in person at the Student Health Insurance office or virtually by appointment through the following information:

  • Address:    231 Bank of America Career Services Center, University Park, PA 16801
  • email:  [email protected]
  • Tel:  (814) 865-4847 (press option #6)