Health Services

Western Connecticut State University Health Services

We’re here for your health & wellbeing.

Make an appointment to see a nurse practitioner, or drop by anytime for free hygiene items.

Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Appointments required.

To Schedule an Appointment:
Call: (203) 837-8594 or schedule online via your health portal

Emergencies: call 911 or Campus Police (203) 837-9300

Our Location

Student Health & Wellness Center

Newbury Hall (Midtown Campus)
(Across from the WCSU Police Station)

Services Offered

The Student Health and Wellness Center offers a variety of primary care services including help with infections, illnesses, minor injuries, prescription management, wellness counseling, and more.

Appointments offered for:

  • Episodic sick visit (cough, cold, UTI, rashes, etc.)
  • STI testing and treatment
  • Wellness counseling
  • Short term prescription management
  • Treatment for minor injuries
  • Testing for COVID-19, Influenza, Strep

Stop by anytime for:

  • Free condoms and other barrier devices
  • Free Menstrual Products

Free menstrual product availability on campus:

  • Health Services office Period Pantry (bulk)
  • Student Health & Wellness Center (bulk)
  • WCSU Food Pantry (bulk)
  • Midtown Student Center- 101A and 2nd Floor bathroom across from the Pride Center (dispenser)
  • Westside VPAC building: 037 and 317 (dispenser)

Cost

Office visits at Health Services are free of charge to students.

  • Certain medications and testing are provided in office at low cost and are added to university account bills.
  • External laboratory and pharmacy services are billed to patient’s insurance.

Students, bring your health insurance information with you each time you visit Health Services. 

FAQ's

Students are eligible for treatment at the Health Service Office when classes are in session.

A fee will be charged for some medications or supplies provided by Health Service. These charges will be added to your tuition bill as a Health Service fee. Charges for services received outside of Health Service, such labs, x-rays, specialty care, or emergency room/urgent care visits will be billed to the insurance provided by the student.

Please call 203.837.8594 to speak to a staff member. Either a virtual (telehealth) or office appointment will be scheduled for you after you have spoken with our healthcare staff. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911!

Please wear a well-fitted mask and get tested for COVID-19.

City of Danbury Health & Human Services, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT. Phone: (203) 797-4625.

All full-time students are covered by the Aetna Student Health accident plan in the event of injury. The accident plan is an excess plan so any claims relative to an accident should first be submitted to the students’ primary insurance. Additional details and claim forms can be found at the Cashier’s Office web page.

Our Staff

Western Connecticut State University

Michelle Young,
APRN-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Board Certified, Director

Western Connecticut State University

Joanne Zanella, RN

Registered Nurse

Western Connecticut State University

Dawn Lipke

Administrative Assistant

Contact Information

Student Health & Wellness Center
Newbury Hall (Midtown Campus)
Phone: (203) 837-8594
Fax: (203) 837-8583

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