The Wilkes University Health and Wellness Services

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It is staffed by a Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse. A physician is available Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

Our mission is to provide healthcare, education and advocacy to improve the well-being of our students.

  • In an effort to reduce face to face symptom assessment, ALL visits will be made by appointment only after answering a few questions prior to making the appointment. Please call 570-408-4730.
  • Doctors hours will remain Tuesday 9 to11 and Wednesday 10 to 12 by appointment only.
  • Telemedicine will be offered via a secure internet/HIPPA compliant system. For a telemedicine appointment call 570-408-4730. You will be instructed how to access telemedicine when you are making the appointment.
  • Allergy shots and other injections, including Mantoux testing, will require an appointment. Call 570-408-4730.
  • Appointments can be made between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30. The office will be closed from 12 to 1 for lunch.
  • Information on counseling services offered can be found on the Counseling Center page.

To the best of our ability, we will offer all of our regular services but sometimes in a different landscape. We will provide a safe and effective health and wellness experience to our Wilkes campus community, while following the CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19.

In case of an emergency call 911.

All services are strictly confidential.

  • Nursing assessment and physician referral
  • Walk-in physician clinic, Tuesday 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. & Wed, 10am-12pm | No fee
  • Treatment and medication as indicated for injury, i.e., over-the-counter-medicine such as Tylenol, Advil, and Sudafed (free) and antibiotics ($10/7-day supply)
  • Health screenings: blood pressure, weight, pregnancy testing, and throat cultures
  • Full Satellite Laboratory Services, in affiliation with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
  • Lab fees are the responsibility of the student.
  • Treatment items such as crutches, vaporizers, heating pads, etc.
  • Refrigeration for allergy medicines. Allergy shots given during doctor’s hours only.
  • STD counseling, free condoms and women’s sanitary supplies are also available
  • A nebulizer system to provide respiratory treatments
  • Free medical transportation to the hospital or doctor’s office in non-emergency situations
  • Certain immunizations such as TDAP, TB testing, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal vaccinations, for a fee

Phone: 570-408-4730

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Address:

267 S Franklin Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701