Health Services

Health Services Director Kelly Palm with stethoscope and patient

Have a medical emergency?

If you have a medical emergency call University Police by dialing 413-572-5262 or 911. Emergencies are transported to Baystate Noble Hospital by University Police or ambulance.

A healthy body is a healthy mind.

Whether you are feeling sick or need medical advice our professional staff of licensed Nurse Practitioners at Health Services are here to take care of you. Our mission is to provide coordinated health care, wellness education and disease prevention enabling students to achieve their academic goals.

Although Health Services does not currently bill student insurance for visits, any labs/imaging/prescriptions etc. performed or obtained off-site will be billed directly to the student's health insurance. This may result in a copay, deductible or balance due that is the student's responsibility. Health Services is not able to advise students regarding what may or may not be covered by their individual plan.  

Health Services provides:

  • Health Education
  • Prescriptions (sent to pharmacy of choice) and prescription delivery offered
  • On-site Strep, Mono, Pregnancy, Flu, COVID-19 and Urinalysis
  • Reproductive Health- Contraception, PAP smear
  • STI testing & treatment
  • Xray’s & labwork (performed off site)
  • Phlebotomy
  • Condoms provided free of charge, no visit necessary
  • Specialty Referrals as needed   

Looking to schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, call 413-572-5415. We offer same-day appointments for your convenience.

*Appointments cannot be made via email.

Requirements for All Students

  • Required Health Forms & Eligibility
    • The Deadline for submission of all student health records is June 1 for fall semester and Dec 1 for students entering for spring semester.
    • Please submit completed forms by uploading them here (preferred method) OR
    • Fax to 413-572-5545 OR
    • Mail your health records directly to us at:
      Health Services
      Westfield State University
      577 Western Avenue
      Westfield, MA 01086 OR
    • Place forms in yellow drop box outside the Health Services main door.

Student Health Insurance

Eligible students without existing or adequate health insurance may elect  coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield administered via University Health Plans. 

If you are a student with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Health Insurance Plan and you have questions about benefits or claims, please call the Member Services number on your student health plan card or visit www.universityhealthplans.com  and select Westfield State University from drop down menu. 

COVID-19

If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please call WSU Health Services at 413-572-5415 to schedule an evaluation by a health care provider. 

  • For the safety of our community, COVID-19 vaccination/Booster is strongly recommended for all students who plan to be on campus at any time during the academic year. 
  • Students who have previously submitted proof of vaccination do not need to resubmit.

Westfield State University COVID-19 policies and protocols are subject to change as public health conditions evolve.

Hours:

  • Monday-Friday  8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Walk in hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 10:00am
  • Closed: Saturday, Sunday, holidays and weather related closures.
Campus Globe against cloudy blue sky

Contact Us

Health Services
Back of Scanlon Hall, follow the rainbow crosswalk