Health Center

Students who are on their maintenance dose are eligible to receive their allergy injections at the health center.  Interested students must obtain documentation from their allergist stating permission to receive allergy injections in the health center before receiving injections in the health center.  We charge $5-$8 per visit, depending on the number of injections given.  Appointments are required.  For more information, call 704-233-8102.

At the health center, a number of birth control methods at available for Wingate students.  Annual exams require a fee.  We offer both prescription and non-prescription contraceptives:  

• Birth control pills
• NuvaRing
• Depo Provera injections
• Nexplanon
• Condoms-FREE
• Birth control education and counseling

The health center offers care for common illnesses such as the flu, colds, rashes, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat, and urinary tract infections, just to list a few.  We can also monitor your health if you have a chronic health condition such as asthma, high blood pressure, or diabetes.  Our providers and nurses are experienced in diagnosing and treating the common illnesses often seen among college students.  Be sure to bring a list of your current medications, including the name and dosage of the medications when you come to the health center for care.  This information is very important even when treating simple acute illnesses.

We offer testing, diagnosing, and treatment for a variety of STDs.  Services are available for both men and women.  STDs education and counseling are also available. 

Immunizations offered include:

• Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (Tdap)
• Tetanus booster (Td)
• Hepatitis B
• Meningitis
• Hepatitis A
• Influenza
• TB testing

Fees 

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The health center staff is experienced in handling routine office surgeries such as simple suturing lacerations, removal of ingrown nails, draining abscess, and evaluation/biopsy of moles.  Fees apply.

The health center offers students comprehensive physical examinations for sports participation, travel, new student admission, and health professional student requirements.  We charge a fee for the examination plus additional charges may apply for lab work, immunizations, or TB skin test if required.  Appointments are required. 

Fees

1. For services beyond our scope, such as diagnoses and treatment of complex conditions or those requiring specialty care we have an extensive referral network of local providers, sports medicine clinics, radiologists, and other specialty services.  
2. For serious emergencies or needing hospitalizations, Carolinas Medical Center-Union is within five minutes of campus.  Students are responsible for the costs associated with outside referral services.