Appointments & Services
The Thielen Student Health Center is here for you and your health!
We work on an appointment basis; we strongly advise that you schedule an appointment for all services. Call 515-294-5801 to make an appointment, or stop by our main desk and schedule one with our staff. We will make every attempt to find an appointment time that fits your schedule. Keep in mind that all appointments and their availability are based on your medical needs and those of your fellow students, meaning we see the sickest students first.
All students enrolled in five or more credit hours pay a health fee, which covers routine office visits for that semester. Students are then responsible for lab fees, medication, x-rays, and some office visits. Your health fee helps keep these charges at a reduced rate. If you have private health insurance it will be billed first; your insurance information must be on file for this to happen. Please check with your insurance provider ahead of time to ensure they will cover TSHC charges. Partners and spouses of students, and students enrolled in less than five credit hours, are also eligible for service by paying the health fee.
If you have any questions regarding billing, please call 515-294-5801 to speak to a billing representative.
Services available to you include:
Physician visits with a Board Certified / Board Eligible provider. From treating a sprained ankle to diabetes care, from stitches to reproductive health, maintaining your health is our number one priority.
Full service pharmacy to provide you with the medicines and refills you might need and the one-on-one care and instruction to take them correctly. We also carry routine, over-the-counter medication available without prescription, and can help you find what.s right for you.
Laboratory and X-ray facilities to help diagnose problems as early as possible, and provide answers and peace of mind.
The Wellness Center for students interested in fitness, nutrition, stress management issues, smoking cessation, alcohol and other drug education, sexual health and related topics. Confidential HIV testing is also available here on Wednesday and Thursday between 1 and 4 pm; this is a walk-in service.
Student leadership opportunities, including working on policy and awareness activities through the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), and direct education of your ISU peers through Students 2 Students, our peer education program. To get involved, contact the Wellness Center directly at 515-294-1868.
