Sul Ross State University

Mission

The mission is to enhance the educational process by promoting an optimal level of wellness, to enable the student to make informed decisions about health-related concerns, and to empower students to be self-directed and well-informed consumers of health care services. -- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

* Covered by student health fee except as noted. See Tuition and Fees under medical.

Campus Nurse *

Student Health Services is staffed by a registered nurse (RN) and is located in University Center, suite 211. Normal hours of operation are 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday. Minor treatments, over-the-counter medication and basic first-aid supplies are available at no cost to students. Wellness talks for student groups and American Red Cross CPR/First-Aid training for university employees can be requested by contacting health services at 837-8102 or health@sulross.edu. Sul Ross' RN is a member of the American and the Southwest College Health Associations, Ex-officio member of SRSU's Alcohol and Other Drug Coalition, Accident Prevention and ADA Committees.  In addition, health services is advisor to the student peer mentor group:

Pearce Clinic*

The university has contracted with the Pearce Clinic to provide basic medical care. This service begins September 1, 2008.
Their address is 708 East Brown Avenue, which is less than a quarter mile north of entrance # 4 along Harrison Street. Students may walk-in without an appointment between 8:00 am to noon on weekdays and 9:00 am to noon on Saturday.  After walk-in hours, students may contact the clinic directly for an appointment or be referred by the university's nurse. The clinic's hours of operation are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and from 9 am to noon on Saturday. A current student ID card will be requested at check-in. For more information call (432) 837-3433.

The Alpine Medical Center will continue to provide basic medical care and do athletic physicals until August 31, 2008. This is when their contract with the university expires.

Sports Physicals

Sports physicals are by appointment only through the Alpine Medical Center (ends August 31, 2008) or the Pearce Clinic (begins September 1, 2008). Examination is provided at no cost to all varsity athletes, cheerleaders, rodeo team members and intramural referees. Students with abnormal exam results are responsible for the cost of additional diagnostic testing. Please schedule at least one week in advance. Contact the Alpine Medical Center at (432) 837-5505 or the Pearce Clinic at (432) 837-3433 as per the above service dates.

Blank medical history and physical forms are available on the athletic department's web page.

Athletic Training Room

Treatment for sports injuries, physical evaluation and rehabilitation services is provided to student athletes at the Gallego sports facility on campus. The Head Athletic Trainer may be contacted at (432) 837-8235 or e-mail: cprude@sulross.edu.  

Emergency Services  

Students are responsible for the cost of all emergency room, hospital, ambulance and non-university health care services received during normal business hours, after-hours, weekends and holidays. The Big Bend Regional Medical Center is located on Hwy 118 North. The emergency department is open 24 hours. For life threatening emergencies call 911.

The Crisis Intervention and Suicide  Hotline is 1-800-542-4005

Learn about suicide, depression, anxiety, bipolar, stress, eating disorders and substance abuse from mtvU.com, ULifeline by clicking on half-of-us. 

Recommended Immunizations

Incoming students are encouraged to have their vaccination status reviewed by a medical provider. You may obtain a blank Personal Immunization Record from health services in UC-211. Students should keep this personal document in a safe place and have it available when seeking medical care.

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal is a serious bacterial infection that can rapidly lead to permanent disability and death. Adolescents, young adults and students living in residential housing are at increased risk for acquiring the disease. Click here to learn more from the CDC about vaccination against meningococcal. For additional information about the disease, click on the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases or Sanofi Pasteur.

Health Insurance

The student health fee does not pay for health insurance. University athletes have limited supplemental accident coverage through the Athletic Department, call (432) 837-8226 for details.

The health insurance requirement for domestic students at Sul Ross is fully voluntary. It is strongly recommended that these students maintain a comprehensive health plan. International students must show proof of health insurance that is good in the United States. Information on health insurance basics and college student coverage is provided by the Texas Department of Insurance.

The American College Student Association (ACSA) is one of many student organizations that offer group health insurance to their members. Brochures are available in UC-211. Another option is a third party administrator or on-line broker such as Macori and Health Plan One. 

Note: The above links to health insurance products and/or services are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent an endorsement by Sul Ross State University's Student Health Services.

B.R.A.D. 21

Texas Underage Alcoholic Beverage Laws

Alcohol 101 Plus

Girl Talk from the Century Council

DWI Blues

 The Partnership for a Drug-Free America

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Local  Pharmacies

There are four retail pharmacies near the main campus in Alpine.

Prescription Shop ........................................ (432) 837-3498

Food Basket  ............................................... (432) 837-1962

Highland Drug Inc ......................................... (432) 837-3931

City Drug Store ............................................. (432) 837-2252

Dial 211 for Texas assistive services information