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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 for illness and injury care are free to all full-time students. Other services, such as minor procedures and treatments, x-rays, physical therapy, immunizations, and preventative visits (physical exams and annual exams, for example) are available on a fee-for-service basis. Laboratory services at PUSH are provided by Mid America Clinical Laboratory (MACL). MACL accepts most health insurance plans, including Anthem and United Healthcare. 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.
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The University strongly recommends that each student be covered by health insurance. PUSH is in network with both Anthem and United Healthcare and will submit bills for services to the student’s insurance plan. You are encouraged 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 Purdue University Pharmacy is a fullservice pharmacy located right on campus in Room 118 of the Robert Heine Pharmacy Building (RHPH), next to the student health center (PUSH). They offer prescription services, over the counter products, and immunizations including flu, Men B, just to name a few.
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