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Health and Wellness

Due to COVID-19, all health services, wellness education, and personal counseling for students is being done remotely for the foreseeable future.

Health Services can be reached at 570-675-9250 or [email protected].

To schedule an appointment for personal counseling, contact Sarah Luvender-Newman. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, dial 911 or use Penn State's 24/7 Support Crisis Line at 1-877-229-6400; you can also message the Penn State Crisis Text Line by texting “LIONS” to 741741.

Read more about Health and Wellness services

If you are experiencing upper respiratory infection or flu-like symptoms, contact your primary care provider or the Luzerne County Department of Health. Emergencies should call 9-1-1.

The after-hours nurse advice line is open 24/7 at 814-863-4463.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us protect the health and safety of the Penn State community.

Health and Wellness at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is comprised of Health Services, a collaborative nurse and physician practice, as well as free and confidential Counseling Services. The Health Office offers primary care (sick visits) to students as well as specialized services such as athletic physical exams, specialty referrals, tobacco and alcohol intervention programs, and some on-site laboratory testing. We are pleased to offer students health and wellness programs through a variety of workshops, programs and educational materials. Our goal is to help you learn how to care for your physical and mental health both during your college years and after you graduate from Penn State.

Immunization Requirements

Important! Immunizations offer safe and effective protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. The United States is experiencing re-emergence of these diseases, in part due to factors such as non-immunized and under-immunized persons as well as global travel. University Health Services of the Pennsylvania State University strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of our individual students and our campus community.

Please click on the links below for additional immunization information and submission requirements:

  • Immunizations Overview
  • Immunization Verification Forms & Waivers
  • Submit Immunization Information

Penn State Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Adequate health insurance provides students with security and an enhanced sense of well-being during their time at Penn State. Students who do not currently have adequate coverage on or near the campus they attend are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Penn State Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). SHIP, designed specifically for students, offers comprehensive health insurance at a competitive price with a wide network of providers across the United States. For more information contact the Student Health Insurance Center at 814-865-7467.

Confidentiality Statement

Students’ health records are kept strictly confidential and access is limited to authorized health service personnel (i.e., physicians, nurses, and medical records personnel). Professors, university administrators, staff, and parents do not have access to student medical records. Medical information is released only with the student’s written consent or by a court-ordered subpoena.

Excuses

In the event that a student misses a class due to illness, it is his/her responsibility to contact his/her professor and advise them of the situation. Health Services does not provide verification of illness for minor or routine illnesses or injuries. If a faculty member has a question concerning a student, they may call health services to confirm that the student visited the health office, but due to patient confidentiality, no information about condition or treatment will be given.

Health and Wellness

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See Also

  • COVID-19 Health & Wellness Guide
  • Personal Counseling Frequently Asked Questions
  • Smoking/Tobacco Policy
  • Alcohol and Drugs Policy
  • Firearms and Other Weapons

Health Services

Office: ARB 119
phone: (570) 675-9250
email: [email protected]

Hours:
M–F, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Health & Wellness Staff

Personal Counseling

Counselor:
Sarah Luvender-Newman

office: Murphy Center 105
phone: (570) 675-9282
email: [email protected]

Hours:
M–F, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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