Here's To Your Health

Since good health is essential for work and study, students can receive medical, mental health and wellness services through Duquesne's own Health Service. Open weekdays, by appointment, the Health Service offers:

  • Physician and nursing care
  • Routine physical exams
  • Laboratory testing
  • Allergy injections
  • Emergency care
  • Referrals
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Health education
  • Appointments

Find us on the second floor, Duquesne Union. Please call 412.396.1650 for an appointment for all services except emergencies. Walk-ins are seen at the first opening in the schedule.

Information about Flu Vaccines

Information on the H1N1 vaccine is available at flu.gov. If you have any additional questions, please call Health Service at 412.396.5727.

The injectionable vaccine for H1N1 is not available now but will be distributed at a later time. The injected vaccine is indicated for persons with underlying chronic health conditions and pregnant women.

If you have had an adverse reaction to a flu shot, are allergic to eggs or their proteins, please check with your health care provider to determine you should receive this vaccine. If you have any questions please call 412.396.1650.

More information on H1N1 flu.

After-Hours Care

For after-hours care, resident students should call the front desk of their Living Learning Center for assistance, or call 412.692.5325, identify yourself as a Duquesne student, and ask for the Adolescent Medicine physician on call.

Health Services Nursing Hours*

Monday - Thursday

Friday

Saturday and Sunday

7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed

Physician Hours*

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

9 a.m. – 12 noon

9 a.m. – 1 p.m

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

* Hours are subject to change during University holidays and summer semester.

Student health Insurance information is coordinated through the Department of Risk Management.

Health News Update

- H1N1 flu information

- H1N1 flu symptoms

- Preventing flu and communicable diseases

- What to do if you get sick

- Frequently asked questions

Get the latest news at http://www.flu.gov.

Health Service

Located on the second floor,
Duquesne Union

412.396.1650

Appointments needed for all services except emergencies.
Walk-ins seen as schedule permits.
Commuter students are welcome.

After Hours and Emergency

For after-hours care, resident students should call the front desk of their Living Learning Center for assistance. All students can also call UPMC at 412.692.5325, identify themselves as a Duquesne student, and ask for the Adolescent Medicine physician on call.