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Health Services

University Health Services Manoa
1710 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8965 Reception Desk
(808) 956-6221 Specialty Clinics
(808) 956-8892 Physical Therapy
Fax: (808) 956-3583
Web: www.hawaii.edu/shs/

University Health Services Manoa (UHSM) offers medical services and health education/promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overnight and weekend services are not provided. For clinic hours, appointments, or information, please call UHSM.

Medical Clearance

Before enrolling at the UH, all new students must do the following:

1. Complete and return the Confidential Health Form;
   
2. Provide evidence of a tuberculin skin test and/or chest X-ray performed within one year of University enrollment, indicating the individual is free from active tuberculosis infection; and
   
3. Provide a completed immunization record, which includes proof of disease history or protection by two immunizations against measles.

Clinical Services

General Medical Clinic

Physicians and nurses provide primary medical care for illness and injury. Services also include immunizations, travel counseling, allergy shots, and physical examinations. A clinical laboratory provides testing, and the pharmacy stocks prescription and over-the-counter medications. UHSM assists the student in obtaining specialized medical services in the community.

Specialty Clinics

Specialty clinics include sports medicine, dermatology, and psychiatric services. The following special services are also offered:

• Nutritional counseling is provided for medical conditions and weight, sports, and fitness concerns.
• The Physical Therapy Clinic, located next to Duke Kahanamoku Pool, is jointly sponsored by UHSM and the Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science.
• The Women’s Health Clinic offers examinations, pap tests, contraception and emergency contraception, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy tests, and education and counseling.
• Free, anonymous HIV testing is available by appointment.

Fees

Services, supplies, and medications are provided at reasonable cost to clients with and without insurance. UHSM will submit claims for visits and procedures to the endorsed student insurance plans and other non-HMO companies.

Health Education/Promotion

Queen Lili’uokalani Center for Student Services, 313D
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-5862 Student Health Insurance
(808) 956-3574 Health Resource Center/Peer Educ.
(808) 956-3453 Alcohol/Other Drug Education Prog.
Fax: (808) 956-6371

Health Insurance

All students are strongly urged to purchase medical insurance. Nonimmigrant international students are required to have insurance coverage. UH endorses student health insurance plans with enrollment periods at the beginning of each semester. The endorsed plans cover visits at UHSM. Contact UHSM or visit the UHSM website for information on these plans.

Health Resource Center

The Resource Center provides a wide range of health education materials for personal use and class presentations and papers. Resource center personnel are available to assist students, faculty, and staff.
Peer Education Program (LOKAHI Program)

Based at the Health Resource Center, LOKAHI is a peer education program through which staff and trained student educators provide presentations for classes and other campus groups. Topics include sexual decision-making; contraception and STD prevention; body image and weight; tobacco, alcohol, and other drug education; and wellness.

Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program (ADEP)

ADEP provides education, counseling, and referral in regard to alcohol and other drugs. This includes work with students who have violated alcohol and/or drug use guidelines, as well as quit-smoking counseling.

Student Employment and Training Opportunities

Paid employment opportunities are listed in the Student Employment and Cooperative Education Office. Volunteers serve in peer education programs and on the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Students also receive training to fulfill academic requirements in medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and public health. Staff members assist students with research projects.