Get the medical care you need without leaving campus
When you’re juggling classes, homework, and all the other stresses that come with student life, it can be tough to find time to get to the doctor’s office.
IU Indianapolis Campus Health can fill in the gaps. We offer a variety of medical services at our on-campus clinic, so you can get the care you need to stay well. You can even access your medical information—like lab results, TB test results, and immunizations—any time using the free and confidential patient portal.
Call us at 317-274-8214 to make an appointment or speak with a member of the Campus Health team. You’re welcome to walk into the clinic to seek an appointment, too. We handle those on a first-come, first-served basis. We are located at Lockefield Village on the first floor.
If you’re going to be late or can’t make your appointment, please call us as soon as possible. If you are more than 15 minutes late, we will reschedule your appointment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately.
IU employees should review our information on occupational health(link to new sub-sub page being created) prior to attending or making appointment with us.
Birth control for every body
Campus Health can now provide a variety of contraceptive options to students. No cost to you. No judgement. Call 317-274-8214 to make an appointment to access these services.
This service is available through a partnership with PATH4YOU, a program committed to providing people throughout Indiana with high-quality, non-coercive, and patient-centered access to all forms of birth control.
IU Indianapolis students can make an appointment with a provider at Campus Health if you are sick and need evaluation for a COVID-19 test. If you receive a positive test result, please report through IU’s self-report form. You’ll receive detailed instructions via your IU email account from IU contact tracers about isolation and next steps. Free at-home COVID-19 tests can be ordered on the United States Post Office website.
The Pfizer 2023-24 COVID-19 booster is also available at Campus Health. Be sure to bring your insurance card to your appointment. Book your booster appointment online.
Protect IU has additional information and resources online about COVID-19.
Medical services we offer
We can handle most of your medical concerns, including sinus infections, earaches, colds, flu, pink eye, abdominal pain, and more. And when necessary, we can write the prescriptions you need to get well or manage your condition. We offer physical exams for school or personal reasons, and we can also help with sprains, joint pain, back pain, sports injuries, abrasions, and lacerations.
Wellness (biometric) screenings are available for all students. It includes a blood pressure reading, height, weight, BMI, glucose, and cholesterol measurements. Wellness screens can be done on a walk-in basis or with a scheduled appointment. Please be mindful that they are fasting appointments.
We can assist you with a wide range of services, including:
Annual exams
Breast exams
Cervical cancer screenings (PAP testing)
Contraception advising and prescriptions
Bladder infection (UTI) treatment
STI counseling and testing
Pregnancy testing
Vaginitis evaluation
HPV vaccinations
Emergency contraception
Get the sexual health answers you need in a judgment-free environment. We help patients with a variety of sexual health concerns, symptoms, and questions. Sexual health is important across all sexual orientations and gender identities—we are here to help ALL students.
We can assist you with:
Male sexual health
Penile, anal, or vaginal discharge; burning with urination
Genital lesions
STI testing and treatment
Free rapid HIV testing
Free pregnancy testing
HIV PrEP
STI testing is also available during the school year at our monthly Know Your Status events. Health and Wellness Promotion offers the Safer Sex Supplies program to IU Indianapolis students for free.
One of the most important things you can do to safeguard your health is stay current on your vaccinations. You can get many of the vaccinations you need at Campus Health, including:
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
Tdap
Influenza
COVID-19
Hepatitis A and B
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Meningitis ACWY and Men B
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Polio
Typhoid Fever
If you are going out of the country, make an appointment with us to discuss vaccinations, prescriptions, and other health information you need to know before you travel. Call 317-274-8214.
All health care students and new international students must get a TB (tuberculosis) test. If you’ve had the BCG vaccine, you may need to get a blood test rather than the skin test. We can help you determine which one is best for you.
If you’ve had a positive TB test in the past, you must supply us with a chest X-ray completed in the United States and all medical documentation related to your treatment.
You can access your TB test results in the patient portal.
When to visit a healthcare provider
Your health is our top priority. Follow these general guidelines when determining if you need to be seen by a provider at Campus Health or if you should visit the nearest emergency room.
You have a fever greater than 101–102 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two days.
You have a headache or other pain that is not alleviated by taking over-the-counter medications, especially if you have a fever and/or a stiff neck.
You are experience vomiting or diarrhea for more than two days, or you have not urinated in more than eight hours.
You think you have a sprain or broken bone.
You have an injury that will not stop bleeding or has debris in it.
You have lost consciousness for any reason.
You have cold or flu symptoms that produce yellow/green mucous consistently throughout the day.
You have a persistent cough.
You have difficulty breathing or are short of breath.
You have chest pain, especially if you are nauseated, short of breath, or sweating.
You think you may have been exposed to an infectious disease, such as tuberculosis, meningitis, or any sexually transmitted infection.
You have a positive result from a home pregnancy test, and you need a referral to an OB/GYN.
Sometimes, your health concerns are bigger, immediate, and require a quick decision. Knowing when to call 911 or when to visit an emergency room is key. Here are some instances when you might seek those options.
If an individual seems confused and very sleepy or cannot be awakened
Experiencing chest pain with shortness of breath, nausea, and/or sweating
Loss of consciousness
Uncontrollable bleeding
Fractures
If you are an incoming student—or a parent of one—it will be important to ensure you have everything you need. Here are some tips to make your medical care a priority and ensure an easy transition to campus.
Check to see if a physical exam is required prior to attending classes.
Make sure you know the name and dose of any medication you take and have an adequate supply to get started.
We experience every season in Indianapolis, so be able to list all your allergies.
Be able to provide proof of vaccinations based on the requirements of IU Indianapolis and the school/program in which you are enrolled.
Call your health insurance provider to ask about coverage and co-pays when visiting the Campus Health clinic.
Know where the Campus Health clinic is located on a campus map. (Hint: Look for Lockefield Village.)
If Campus Health is closed, do you know where to go? Locate other clinics for immediate or urgent care.
Being able to handle fevers, sprains, or minor ailments can help you in college and in life. We recommend brushing up on your basic first aid knowledge.
Nearby clinics and pharmacies
If you need immediate care or are experiencing severe or life-threatening issues, please do not hesitate to visit a hospital or an emergency room. For less severe issues, an urgent care center should be able to help you.
Eskenazi Health 1002 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN *Emergency entrance located on Wishard Blvd. Operator: 317-639-6671
Eskenazi Health Center of Hope 1001 W. 10th Street *Emergency entrance located on Wishard Blvd. Adolescent and Adult Center of Hope (ages 16 and older): 317-630-7646 Pediatric Center of Hope (ages 15 and younger): 317-274-4673 The Center of Hope provides comprehensive care for victims of sexual assault or family violence.