Using the Clinic
The clinic is open to all SSU students enrolled for at least 1 credit hour during the current semester and all faculty and staff members. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
You may schedule an appointment with the Health Clinic at (740) 351-4362 (4DOC) or (740) 351-3608. Walk-ins are also welcome
SSU Health Clinic
Hatcher Hall
1001 4th Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
(740) 351-4362
Free Services available at the SSU Health Clinic:
- Nurse assessment and evaluation
- First aid for minor injuries such as cuts, strains, sprains, contusions
- Management and treatment of minor illnesses such as UTIs, upper respiratory infections, rashes, stomach “bugs”
- Blood pressure checks/management
- Sports, employment and annual physicals
- Minor excisions, incisions and drainage
- University-required immunizations
- STD checks (does not include off-site laboratory testing), counseling and treatment
- Pap Smears (does not include off-site laboratory testing)
- Health education, including nutrition, tobacco and alcohol/substance abuse
- Tobacco cessation and counseling, referral to tobacco-support group
- Medication review and management
- Referral to SSU and community resources
Additional Services Fees:
Services for Faculty & Staff:
Faculty and administrative/ATSS staff may utilize the University Health Clinic as needed for the payment of $20 per visit. These payments will be processed through payroll deduction and employees will be required to complete a payroll deduction authorization form at the time the services are rendered.
Below is a list of services that will be excluded from the $20 fee:
- Referral for hearing and vision screenings to off campus resources
- Blood pressure screenings and weight checks
- Pap smears
- Breastfeeding/pumping support
- Contraceptives
- Health education and outreach
- Nutritional information/advising
- Routine immunizations (measles/mumps/rubella, tetanus, flu shots, Hepatitis A/B)
- Confidential HIV testing and testing for sexually transmitted diseases
- Tobacco cessation – information, materials, over-the-counter supplies
- Substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) – information and referral
Employees participating in a medical Flexible Spending Account may request reimbursement of these fees using this form: AmeriFlex FSA Claim Form (PDF)
For a quick reference guide of what expenses are eligible for reimbursement: FSA Eligible Expenses (PDF)
Other charges may be assessed by the Health Clinic depending upon the services provided.