General Services

The Student Health Center provides basic health care to students on an outpatient basis, Monday through Friday Fall/Spring Semester and Monday through Thursday Summer Sessions (see hours on the home page). The health center is equipped to provide diagnosis and treatment for the most common health problems encountered by students. More serious medical situations are referred to a network of local specialists.  All registered students currently enrolled at Radford University (main campus not RUC/Roanoke campus) can receive the following services:

Primary Care

Our team of providers are highly experienced in managing the healtchare needs of student populations. We offer initial diagnosis and treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries as well as provide appropriate follow-up care and refferals. We offer a wide range of preventative and health maintenance services including vaccines, physicals and well woman exams.  

After Hours 24/7 Nurse Line

Healthcare advice is never more than a phone call away: 866-205-2164. Our 24/7, toll-free telephone service puts you in touch with a registered nurse who can help assess any health issues or medical problems, provide you with self-care information, or offer appropriate referrals. Please note that any student calling the nurse hotline will receive a follow up call from a Radford University Student Health Nurse on the next business day.

There will not be a return phone call to the student from Student Health if someone other than the student calls this service.

Specialty Care and Referrals

As a member of the largest healthcare system in Southwest Virginia, we have access to a large network of specialists for students whose complex conditions require additional treatment.

Immunizations

We provide preventive immunization services to Radford Univesrity Students.  Available vaccines include:

  • Influenza (available between September and June while supplies last) $25.00 or you may use insurance with ALL necessary Pharmacy Benefits information is on your card including: Rx BIN/PCN and Rx Group.
  • Meningococcal $120.00
  • Hepatitis B $50.00
  • Tetanus/pertussis $40.00
  • MMR $68.00
  • TB Screening - no cost if testing is needed a QFT (Quantifeon Gold) will be drawn $42.00

Additionally, we are able to counsel students on recommended immunizations for travel and assist in arranging country specific immunizations at the local health department 

Flu Clinics

Flu clinics are held on campus during the fall and spring semesters. Dates and location are announced during each flu season and will be advertised throughout camus and on the information monitors.    

Allergy Injections

We will administer allergy injections using the serum supplied by your allergist after receiving orders and records from your allergy/physicians office. This service is offered by appointment only and is available to currently enrolled students only. There is a $5.00 charge per appointment for injections. After your allergy injection you MUST wait 30 minutes inside the health center after which time you will be asssed by a nurse. Failure to abide by Carilion Clinic Family Medicine guidelines will end in a dismissal from this service. 

Laboratory and Radiology

Lab services are available at the health center.   Rapid Flu, Strep, Mono, Urinalysis, and UPT are available in clinic. Rapid COVID-19 testing is also available for a fee of $7.00.  We also provide tuberculosis (TB) screening and QuantiFerron Gold testing for students who require it. Additional laboratory tests will be sent to Carilion Clinic/Quest Diagnostics.

Radiology services (Xrays, CT, MRI, US) can be ordered after evaluation by one of our providers.  Radiology images will be obtained at  Carilion Clinic New River Valley which is located less than five miles away. Once obtained your student health provider will review the radiology reports and digital images. For more expensive tests, you can opt to bill your health insurance carrier. Please make sure you have a copy of your insurance card with you at your appointment. If you have concerns about payments, please visit the student health fees page. 

Medications

We provide over-the-counter medications as well as an appropriate range of prescription medications as a STAT dose at the time of visit with a minimal charge.  Other prescriptions can be electronically sent to a local pharmacy of your choice for you to pick up.

Women’s Health

Our staff provides a range of gynecological services to treat the needs of our female students. Services include assessment and treatment of sexually transmitted and other infectious diseases, annual examinations, pregnancy testing, and birth control. Gynecological services are available by appointment  by calling 540-831-5111. or utilizing your my chart.

Note: In order to receive contraceptive services, students must have had a gynecological exam, including pap smear (typically required if 21 or older), within the last year. If this has been done elsewhere, we need a copy of the examination visit notes as well as lab pap report. If a student has not had an exam, we will provide this service. This requirement does not apply to any other services.

Men’s Health

We counsel, diagnose, and support the specific needs of men. We provide information on contraception, as well as education and screenings for sexually transmitted infections and testicular cancer.  

Confidentiality

Medical records are strictly confidential. Information will not be released without written authorization from you for each individual visit, except by a court order. Medical release of information forms are available at the student health center.

Services not provided

There are some services that Radford University Student Health Services do not provide. Those services include:

  • Emergency care for serious or life-threatening illness or injury, please call 911. Emergency medical services are available at the Carilion New River Medical Center. Ambulance service is available by calling 911.  
  • Evaluation, treatment, or medications for serious psychiatric disorders
  • Medical services after regular hours or during official school holidays or breaks
  • Evaluation for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)