SBU Killian Health Center
(417) 328-1888
803 S. Pike (street address)
1600 University Ave. (mailing address)
Bolivar, MO 65613
General health services are provided at SBU's Health Center for undergraduate and graduate students, and for faculty and staff members as well. Services provided include limited medical treatment, consultation, referrals, self-care recommendations, immunizations, and medical counseling. When self-care recommendations are offered, limited over-the counter medications, bandages, and first aid-treatment are available without additional fees. These services are available to students who pay the student services fee.
Students who require specialized medical assistance or tests are referred to the CMH Walk-in Clinic (see information below) or other local medical facilities. Students needing additional treatment will be financially responsible for any services acquired. The University will not be financially responsible for costs incurred by the student for services provided by any physician or medical center. Students injured during intramurals or any other University activities are financially responsible for any treatments received beyond those provided by the Health Center.
Flu Information
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Meningitis Vaccine
Know your risk, know the signs and symptoms - go to http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html for more information. The Meningitis Vaccine is available at the Polk County Health Department. Call 417-326-7250 to schedule an appointment and check availability. When scheduling your appointment, inquire about the fee.Hours of Operation and Contact Information
The Health Center office is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Nurse available from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, during SBU’s annual fall and spring semesters and the January and summer (June and July) term sessions.
Additional information is available at the Health Center (417-328-1888). To obtain documentation for a class absence (one or more days), a student must be seen by the Director of Health Services on the first day of the class absence.
Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH) Walk-In Clinic:
The CMH Walk-In Clinic is a community clinic, with a SBU cooperative agreement, that is conveniently located at 2230 S. Springfield Ave. in Bolivar, in the Railway Station building. It is open from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. The Walk-In Clinic provides convenient and quick care for people of all ages who have a sudden illness or injury, and for those who need to be treated right away.
The Clinic provides full-time undergraduate students with the availability to be seen by a licensed nurse practitioner without any additional costs. Services beyond an office visit – such as X-rays, stitches, ear irrigations, throat cultures, urine tests, and blood work – may have additional fees. It is recommended that students, especially those without insurance, are aware of these extra fees before services are rendered. Any additional costs acquired will be billed to either the student or their insurance company.
No appointments are necessary. The Clinic is staffed by licensed nurse practitioners and offers X-ray and laboratory services on site. For more information about the Clinic, call 417-777-4800 or the CMH Information Center at 417-328-6010 or 888-328-6010.