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News and Resources to help your student succeed at WOU

 

Flu Season in Full Effect in Polk County

Influenza is here in full swing, and due to a national shortage and restriction of flu vaccines, the WOU Student Health and Counseling Center is currently unable to provide this service to our students. However, we strongly advise all students who have not already received the 2012-2013 influenza (flu) vaccine do so immediately while supplies last (as soon as possible). This shortage is county and statewide.

 
Here are 2 locations that have flu vaccines available (as of f 1/15/13):

1. Polk County Heath Department - phone 503-623-8175.   Call for an appointment. If you have insurance the cost is $20.00 and if you do not have insurance then the cost is $15.00.  The Health Department will not be able to bill your insurance so you will have to pay first. 

2. Walgreens in West Salem - address 669 Wallace Road Northwest Salem. They can bill insurance.  Walk in, no appointment hours are 8 am - 10 pm (best time is between 2-4 pm).  Cost if no insurance is $31.99. 

Electronic Medical Records-Winter 2013

 

Electronic Medical Records

January 2013 marks the introduction of the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR's) at the WOU Student Health & Counseling Center. Some appointment availability may be affected while our staff learns the new system, and students will be assisted in finding alternate care in the area if they request. We are excited to offer this new service to students, as we are confident that it will allow us to better serve them during their time at WOU.

 

Insurance

Western Oregon University offers a comprehensive medical insurance plan, available to all students enrolled in six or more credit hours (not including online credit hours) and their dependents.

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Click here to watch our new video all about your options for student health insurance at Western Oregon University.

The Western Oregon University Student Medical Plan is NOT MANDATORY for domestic students, and you will not be automatically enrolled.

All domestic students enrolled in six credit hours or more (not including online credit hours) are eligible to enroll on a voluntary basis.

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Counseling Support Groups

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Winter term our licensed counseling staff will be hosting specialized educational workshops for our students at WOU. Designed to be a supportive environment where students can connect with peers and gain specialized skills, group sessions can be great for students that are looking to build connections and gain extra support in their community.

 

This term, our center will offer three workshops/groups:

1) Alive and Thriving:

This is an educational, confidential group that provides support for women who have experienced sexual or physical abuse. Facilitated by counseling professionals, this group includes use of expressive arts.

2) Asperger's/High Functioning Autism Support Group:

This is an educational, confidential group that focuses on providing peer support, relating to others, socializing and succeeding in the college environment.

3) Grief and Loss Workshop

This is an educational, confidential group that focuses on providing a time and space for students managing the loss of a loved one to gather additional coping strategies, share with others about their losses, and connect with those who have had similar experiences.

 

To register for any of these workshops, students may call our center: (503) 838-8396 or email health@wou.edu.

Prior to participating in a group, an intake appointment must be completed with a counselor at the Student Health & Counseling Center. Groups available to WOU Students only.

Contact

Student Health & Counseling Center 503.838.8313 | or e-mail: health@wou.edu

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