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Keeping Boilermakers Healthy
Health Services
purdue.edu/push (765) 494-1700 The Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH) provides medical care through a high-quality outpatient facility staffed by licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and professional healthcare providers.
Office visits to the medical clinic are free to all full-time students. Other services, such as minor procedures and treatments, laboratory tests, x-rays, physical therapy, immunizations, and preventative visits are available on a feefor-service basis.
Students must submit immunization dates through the patient portal by the first day of classes. Please go to purdue.edu/push/ Immunization and follow the instructions for completing and submitting the online form.
The University strongly recommends that each student be covered by health insurance; families are encouraged to contact their insurance providers before their student arrives on campus. PUSH is in network with
both Anthem and United Healthcare and will submit bills for services to the student’s insurance plan. We encourage you to check with your insurance plan about coverage before coming to campus.
Student Health Insurance
purdue.edu/push/Insurance/ EnrollmentInformation Domestic students are not required to purchase outside healthcare coverage; however, purchasing health insurance is mandatory for international students as it is a condition of enrollment at Purdue University.
Purdue University Pharmacy
purdue.edu/rx (765) 494-1374 With the goal to assist in keeping all Boilermakers healthy, Purdue University Pharmacy is located in Room 118 of the Robert Heine Pharmacy Building (RHPH), next to the Student Health Center (PUSH), so your student does not even need to leave campus for their prescription and over-thecounter needs!
Most major prescription drug plans are accepted, as well as HSA and FSA cards. Transfer and refill requests are easy and can be completed online or with the refill app called RxLocal. Check out the website listed above for all the details. The pharmacy offers convenient hours for students that are based around the academic calendar.
Mental Health
purdue.edu/caps Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a variety of mental health services and strives to provide assistance to help actively enrolled students improve their mental health and succeed, in life and academically. Students can schedule an Initial Assessment online at myhealth.push.purdue.edu or call (765) 494- 6995 for more information. Shall your student experience a crisis outside of CAPS hours of operation, they should call (765) 494-6995, press 1, and they will be connected with a clinician who will assess their situation and provide help.
Recreation & Wellness
purdue.edu/recwell There are many programs offered to help your Boilermaker stay healthy through Purdue’s Recreation & Wellness housed in the France A. Cordova Recreation Sports Center (also known on campus as the CoRec). Membership for full-time students is included in tuition fees, with short-term passes available for visiting guests.
Recreation programs include: • Certifications: CPR/AED and Standard
First Aid, Lifeguard Training and more! • Challenge Education for groups/teams • Climbing classes and training • Fitness Programs: personal trainers,
GroupX classes, fitness clinics and more! • Over 30 club sports and more than 40 intramural sports Wellness Programs provides a variety of options and services to help your student achieve their health and wellness goals.
Wellness programs include:
• Wellness education • Nutrition counseling • Demonstration kitchen • Alcohol education • Sexual health • Stress management and well-being • Massage therapy and light therapy
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