Health Services

Health Services

Supporting your health and well-being so you can thrive at WLU. Free and accessible care is available, with guidance, prevention, and treatment services for students.

Your Health,

Your Success

Student Health Services provides personal medical care, preventive resources, and health education to help you stay healthy while at WLU. Most services are free, with some fees for immunizations or PPD testing. Walk-in or appointment visits are available Monday–Friday, with extended hours by appointment.

Location:
Shaw Hall, Lower Level, Room 019 (Across from Campus Police)
Phone: 304-336-8049
Email: cbennington@westliberty.edu

Services &

Resources

Explore the wide range of health, wellness, and support services available to keep you safe, healthy, and thriving at WLU.

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The Student Health Service staff provides personal medical care to students (residents and commuters) by appointment and walk-in. Most treatment, medications, supplies, tests, and services are provided free of charge to WLU students.  Student Health Services does not bill health insurance. Available services include:  

  • Treatment of medical problems
  • Dispensing of medication
  • First aid
  • Suture removal
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Flu/Strep testing
  • Covid testing
  • Allergy injections – by appointment only. The student must furnish the serum along with the instructions from the allergist.
  • PPD testing (Tuberculosis testing)-Mondays and Tuesdays. (Fee of $10.00.)
  • Seasonal Flu Shots (fee)Meningitis Vaccine (fee)
  • Mental Health Counseling is available at WLU’s Counseling Services.
  • Students needing accommodations are encouraged to reach out to the Student Success Center.
  • Athletic Training Resources for athletes.
  • STD testing/Birth Control

Students can be seen at Doctors Urgent Care of Wheeling. 

Confidential Services can be received through Wheeling Health Right. 

Confidential Services can be received through Adagio/Cornerstone Care. 

Confidential STD testing (only) can be received at the Ohio County Health Department. 

  • Loan of crutches or canes for a two-week period. If the item is not returned or is damaged, the borrower will be charged for the replacement. 
  • Resource information on various health related subjects. 

In order to provide the best care possible we require the completion of health forms which can be completed online through our electronic Student Health Portal.  Full-time students (both residential and commuter) and any part time or graduate student wishing to use Student Health Services must submit a physical.  The physical must have been completed within 12 months of starting classes. Due to NCAA requirements, athletes must have a physical within 6 months of starting classes. 

Please go to the NEW STUDENTS tab for Instructions on how to register for the Student Health Portal. 

See a provider Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Extended hours available by appointment.

Submit required forms and immunization records through the Student Health Portal to stay compliant with WLU requirements.

Most services are free; fees apply for immunizations or PPD testing. Health insurance is recommended for emergencies referrals or/and off campus healthcare needs.

If Student Health Services cannot provide a service, referrals are made to labs, specialists, or other healthcare providers. Students are responsible for fees.

If faced with a life-threatening situation, 911 should be called immediately. AED and Naloxone are available 24/7 outside Student Health Services.

If you can’t be seen at Student Health Services, visit Doctors Urgent Care for treatment of injuries or illnesses. Bring your student ID and insurance card.

General Info:

  • Location: 24 Homestead Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003 – 9.2 miles from campus
  • Phone: 304-232-1020
  • Hours Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Sat–Sun: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Closed on holidays

Billing Info:

  • Insurance will be billed for procedures, labs, and x-rays.
  • If uninsured, most in-office charges are written off; outside lab/x-ray fees may apply.

Protect yourself from COVID-19, flu, and RSV with vaccines, hygiene, and healthy habits. Free COVID testing is available on campus.

Meningococcal vaccine is required for on-campus students; MenB and flu vaccines are recommended. Call or email to schedule.

Access mental health, accessibility, athletic, and urgent care resources for WLU students.

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