Health Center
ONU Student Health Center
Phone: 419-772-2086
Fax: 419-772-2545
Summer hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M-F
Email: health-center@onu.edu
For emergencies call 911
Health Center
Health Center Hours
Sunday 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Saturday
Providing Students with Quality Health Care
The ONU Health Center is a FREE*, walk in** clinic for ONU students. Any ONU student, regardless of insurance may utilize our services. The Health Center provides general health assessments, treatment, as well as referrals to specialist in the area.
Students who are ill and miss classes are responsible for notifying their professors concerning missed classes/assignments. Written excuses are not issued.
Confidentiality: All medical records are strictly confidential and no information is released without authorization from the student in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. Medical records are kept for 4 years after a student leaves ONU, and then they the records are destroyed.
Available Services
- Physical examinations
- Allergy Injections
- Acute illness and injury assessment and treatment
- Lab draws
- Wound care and suture removal
- Female annual exams
- Health prevention/promotion education
- General Health Assessment
- First Aid
- OTC (Over the Counter) Medicines
- Pregnancy Tests
- Strep test
- Referral to Specialists in area
- Earwax Removal
- Urine Checks
- Blood Sugars
- Minor Laceration repair
- Rapid Mono test
- Blood pressure checks
Women's Services
- Birth Control
- STD Screening
- Pap Smears
- Breast Exams
- Health Information for Women
We also offer:
Allergy Injections: The Student Health Center gives allergy injections to students as directed by their personnel allergist. The student must provide the serum and orders.
Travel Health: Are you traveling overseas? Immunizations and individual counseling are available for those students traveling abroad.
Flu shots: Faculty, Staff and Students can receive their influenza vaccination (flu shot) at the Student Health Center. Dates and times are posted during the flu shot campaign.
Laboratory: Have your blood tests drawn at the Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring an order from your health care provider and tests are billed to your insurance company.
Blood Pressure Readings: Receive free blood pressure readings on a walk-in basis.
Wheelchair & Crutch Loans: You can sign out to borrow crutches and/or a wheelchair for medical transportation. You are responsible to return them in a timely manner. If you do not return them you will be billed the cost of the replacement.
*There is no charge to see the physician, certified nurse practitioner (CNP), or nurses for injuries or illnesses. Some over the counter, minor injury supplies, and other services are provided at no cost. If warranted, breathing nebulizers are provided as prescribed by physician or CNP.
**While the Health Center staff tries to accommodate walk-in students, students with appointments will be evaluated first. It is recommended to call in advance for an appointment at 419-772-2086 to see the physician. Most laboratory tests such as throat cultures, urine cultures, complete blood counts, and lab mononucleosis screenings are sent to a reference laboratory and a fee is charged by that laboratory (Medlab in Lima, Ohio or Quest Labs in Cincinnati). Prescriptions are filled by a local pharmacy and billed to student insurance. Referrals are made as needed at students cost. ALL FEES are the responsibility of the patient.
Vision: For each student to sustain optimal physical and emotional health for a successful college career.
Mission: To assist students in enhancing their physical, mental and emotional capabilities. The Health Center staff educates and encourages students to make informed decisions about health care concerns and empowers students to be self-directed and well-informed citizens on personal health care. Emphasis is placed on prevention, promotion, and maintenance of good health.
