*Located in the basement of the Student Union, next to mail services*
Students
If you are experiencing any COVID -19 symptoms:
Please call Student Health Services at 605.642.6520 or 605.642.6406 if the first line is busy. The staff there will assist you in getting tested. Alternatively, you can email Sara.Gottlob@BHSU.edu and she will respond by the next day.
In partnership with Monument Health, the Department of Health, and the State of South Dakota, BHSU has arranged for students to be tested free of charge through the Monument Health COVID testing drive-through locations in Spearfish and Rapid City.
For more information about BHSU Covid-19 Updates and Information, please go to: http://www.bhsu.edu/covid
It is required of all admitted students born after 1956 to document their immune status for measles and rubella. Proof of two doses of measles vaccine or of the presence of an immune antibody titer against measles is required by South Dakota law. Additionally, meningococcal meningitis is a rare but serious disease that is life-threatening. It can strike without warning and progress quickly. Therefore, we highly recommend that students receive the shot series for Meningitis and Meningitis B.
Have you provided the immunization documentation as required? If not, please fax your proof of immunity (shot records/titer information) to Student Health Services at 605.642.6194. If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 605.642.6343.
Should you need additional immunizations, we recommend you speak to your health care provider or your local pharmacist for the necessary vaccinations. If you have questions about immunizations you can call Student Health Services at 605.642.6520 when classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters.
When you are feeling under the weather or need health care advice, Student Health Services is the place to come. A Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant is available 35 hours a week to address your medical concerns. Through your fees, the university attempts to offer the best care possible. The Health Services office is open while classes are in session. Remember to bring your BUZZ card for student status verification.
To make an appointment: Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - noon and 1-5 p.m.
Phone: 605.642.6520
--services are provided on a walk-in basis, but appointments are recommended.
What services do we provide?
Student Health Services is located in the Student Union, room 006.
Symptom |
Cold |
H1N1 Flu |
Fever |
Fever is rare with a cold. |
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3-4 days is associated with the flu. |
Coughing |
A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold. |
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). |
Aches |
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. |
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. |
Stuffy Nose |
A stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. |
A stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu. |
Chills |
Chills are uncommon with a cold. |
60% of people who have the flu experience chills. |
Tiredness |
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. |
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu. |
Sneezing |
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. |
Sneezing is not common with the flu. |
Sudden Symptoms |
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. |
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. |
Headache |
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. |
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases. |
Sore Throat |
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. |
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu. |
Chest Discomfort |
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. |
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu. |
The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread awareness.
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