Acute Care Appointments

Call 406-994-2311 to schedule

Description

  • Acute care provides appointments for illness or injury which is less than 2 weeks old.
  • Typically, an acute care clinic visit will address a single acute issue
  • Appointments must be made the day of the visit. 
  • There is more availability earlier in the day, so contact us as early as possible to get scheduled. 
  • SHP Medical Services is unable to see work related injuries.

 

Examples

  • cold/flu symptoms
  • recent injury
  • lacerations
  • sti/std testing
  • pregnancy test

 

Cost

  • No cost for the visit if you have paid the student health fee for the semester.
  • Costs apply for any labs, x-rays, other testing, or prescriptions.

Continuity Care Appointments

Call 406-994-2311 to schedule

Description

  • The continuity care clinic is similar to that of your family health care provider.
  • Students are encouraged to establish a regular Medical Services provider for management of ongoing health issues.  
  • Established patients may be seen for a recent illness or injury in the acute care clinic or with  their primary care provider depending on openings.

 

Examples

  • medication management
  • birth control consultation
  • annual exam
  • physical
  • skin check
  • acne
  • mental health
  • LGBTQ+ services

Cost

  • No cost for the visit if you have paid the student health fee for the semester.
  • Costs apply for any labs, x-rays, other testing, or prescriptions.

 

Clinical Laboratory

Description

  • SHP Medical Services has a clinical laboratory available to students who have paid the health service fee. The laboratory conducts most common testing in-house. Tests not performed at MSU are sent to a reference lab.
  • Appointment required. Call 406-994-2311 to schedule

 

Cost

  • There is a fee for all lab tests.
  • Cost for labs depends on which tests are conducted

 

Additional Details

  • Tests for ABO/Rh (bloodtype), cholesterol, and rubella do not require a clinician's order.
  • Tests for most other conditions, including HIV, require a clinician's order.
  • Orders may be taken from health care providers outside the SHP Medical Services.
  • No blood draws on Wednesdays from 8AM-9AM.

X-Ray

Description

  • A registered technologist is available on weekdays when SHP Medical Services is open, except during lunch. Note: as of 9/28/22 X-ray services are available only on limited hours/days while we are working to hire a permanent Radiologic Technologist. Please check if X-ray is available when you call for an appointment which may need X-ray.
  • X-ray services are provided at a minimal cost with all digital images interpreted by a radiologist.
  • X-rays are available for chest, spine, abdomen and extremities.
  • Mammograms, fluoroscopy, MRIs and CT-Scans are not offered.
  • You must see a provider first. Call to schedule an appointment.

Cost

  • Cost depends on number and type of x-rays done. You may discuss with the provider before x-ray is taken.

 

Vaccinations & Injections

COVID-19 Vaccine is available on campus. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine page.  

For information about immunization requirements at MSU, please visit the Immunization Requirements page.

Description

  • Appointment required. There may be availability in the acute care clinic.
  • Some immunizations require a prescription from a medical provider or may need to be order into the pharmacy. Please call to discuss scheduling.
  • Students should contact their primary care provider or schedule an appointment with a nurse in the acute care clinic to discuss immunization needs. 
  • Students who need vaccinations for international travel should make an appointment with the travel clinic to discuss recommendations based on their travel plans.
  • We do not perform injections for allergy desensitization. Please check with a local allergist for this service.

Vaccines

  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Gardasil 9 (HPV Vaccine)
  • Meningococcal MCV4
  • Meningococcal B (Bexsero)
  • MMR
  • Polio
  • Tetanus-Diptheria
  • Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis (TDaP)

Cost

  • Cost depends on which vaccine is given.
  • SHP-Medical Services does not bill insurance directly for most vaccines. Please contact your insurance company to verify that you can submit a self-billed claim before receiving your immunization. 

 

Additional Services

Nutrition Services

Travel Health