Frequently Asked Questions

What services are available?

Health care is available for illness, injury, first aid, and routine health checks. Health screening tests, physical exams for sports and academic programs, gynecological exams, as well as consultations and referrals are provided. Allergy shots are also administered by appointment if serum and written instructions are provided by the student’s allergist. Flu shots and immunizations are also given; however, there are charges for these injections. Please call Wick Primary Care at YSU for details.

Where is Wick Primary Care at YSU located?

Wick Primary Care at YSU is located on the corner of Lincoln and Wick Avenues.

Is there a doctor on campus?

Licensed physicians and clinicians staff the Health Center forty (40)hours per week during the semester. Appointments are required for routine visits and physicals. Students must call 330-747-4660 to schedule an appointment. The Wick clinic also provides walk-in care for more acute clinical needs. The Walk-In clinic is also open Monday-Friday, year round.   

Who can use the service?

• All students except consortium and transient students and students specifically enrolled in a distance learning/online program are assessed the Student Health Center Fee of $34.00 for each semester of enrollment. This entitles those students to use the services at Wick Primary Care.
• Consortium and transient students and students specifically enrolled in a distance learning/online program who choose to take a course on campus are also assessed the Student Health Center Fee of $34.00 for each semester of enrollment in an on-campus course. This entitles those students to use the services at Wick Primary Care.
• Consortium and transient students and students specifically enrolled in a distance learning/online program and taking courses strictly online will have the opportunity to purchase access to services at Wick Primary Care at $34.00 per semester. Go to the Health Center Fee webpage.
• Students in the following programs are not eligible for the services provided with the Student Health Center Fee: Youngstown Early College (YEC), College Credit Plus (CCP), Workshops, and Sixty Plus (noncredit classes). However, they may use Wick Primary Care using their own insurance or other methods of payment.

What’s the office fee?

Office visits are free! Students do not need to have student health insurance to use Wick Primary Care at YSU.

Who gets to know?

Student records are kept strictly confidential. Information cannot be released to anyone, including parents, faculty, and YSU administration without the written consent of the student. Certain public health diseases, however, must be reported to the Department of Health as required by law.

What should I bring with me to the appointment?

At the appointment, you will need your license, student ID and Insurance card if applicable. There is no fee for student office visit, but if you are in need of services outside of those offered free for students, those services will be billed to your insurance. Know your network and copay information.  See services provided page.