{"id":151,"date":"2017-11-13T02:55:07","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T02:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-wellness\/services\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:37:53","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-well-being\/medical-services\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Available Medical Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The list of available services is not intended to be comprehensive. If you have questions about whether or not we can meet your medical needs, please call the Hamre Center (<a href=\"tel:6516966275\">651-696-6275<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#MentalHealth\">M<\/a><a href=\"#MentalHealth\">ental Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#SexualHealth\">Sexual Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#PreventiveVisits\">Preventive Visits and Chronic Illness Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#AcuteIllness\">Care for Acute Illnesses and Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Procedures\">Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Immunizations\">Immunizations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#LabTests\">Laboratory Tests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Meds\">Medication Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NotProvided\">Services We Do Not Provide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"MentalHealth\"><\/a>Mental Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We provide diagnosis and care of depression, anxiety, and other psychological concerns. We collaborate with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-wellness\/counseling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">counseling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> staff  who specialize in areas such as stress management, depression, anxiety, eating problems and disordered eating, and substance abuse. They can also help you manage your mental health medication needs. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-wellness\/counseling\/mental-health-medication\/\">medication management.&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"SexualHealth\"><\/a>Sexual Health <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hamre Center for Health and Well-being offers a range of sexual and reproductive health care options including physical and mental health care for all of our degree-seeking currently registered Macalester students. Our goal is to provide care in a way that is as transparent and accessible as possible so that you feel safe, seen, and respected. We want to help you connect with the resources to make informed decisions that align with your health goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about services, resources, and more at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-wellness\/sexual-and-reproductive-care\/\">Sexual and Reproductive Health Care web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"PreventiveVisits\"><\/a>Preventive Visits and Chronic Illness Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical exams (including physicals for sports, travel, or work) \u2013 there is a charge for these visits unless you are on the United Healthcare Student Resources (<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UHCSR<\/span><\/span>)<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> insurance offered by Macalester which will cover physical exams at no charge if performed at the Hamre Center.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prescription refills<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chronic illness management (asthma, diabetes, allergies)<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Hamre Center does not provide allergy shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"AcuteIllness\"><\/a>Care for Acute Illnesses and Injuries (not limited to this list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infections (eye, ear, nose, throat, respiratory, skin, bladder, UTI)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abdominal problems<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exercise, dance, or sports injuries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abrasions &amp; burns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Procedures\"><\/a>Procedures (charges may apply)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note that there are charges associated with most procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abscess incision and drainage<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ear irrigation and wax removal<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suture removal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Immunizations\"><\/a>Immunizations (charges may apply)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note that <\/span>there are out-of-pocket<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> costs associated with most immunizations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/people\/immunize\/basics\/adults.html\">Information on Vaccines for Adults <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Td\/Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)<\/span> vaccine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MMR vaccine<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B<\/span> vaccine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HPV Vaccine &nbsp;(now indicated for all genders, 3 shot series)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Influenza vaccine (during flu season)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meningitis (ACWY and B)<\/span> vaccine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mantoux (tuberculosis) skin test or IgRA blood test\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"LabTests\"><\/a>Laboratory Tests (charges may apply)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have questions regarding whether a lab test is available or questions about cost, please contact the Hamre Center.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Meds\"><\/a>Medication Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our providers can initiate and refill prescription medication at local pharmacies. If you are looking for a refill, please first contact your pharmacy to see if you have one available.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"NotProvided\"><\/a>Services We Do Not Provide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical imaging (X-Ray, CT, MRI). If a provider orders imaging, you will be referred off-campus.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allergy testing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certain immunizations for study away\u2014please consult <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdc.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cdc.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and then Health Services to learn what is recommended for your destination and what is available on-campus<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outside lab orders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Updated January 2026 Nicola Michael-Tsai<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The list of available services is not intended to be comprehensive. If you have questions about whether or not we can meet your medical needs, please call the Hamre Center (651-696-6275). Mental Health We provide diagnosis and care of depression, anxiety, and other psychological concerns. 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