Esry Student Health Center

From the Missouri Western directory, Sep 7, 2026

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Happy LifeCollege is a time of academic, professional and personal growth. This can be difficult if you are also struggling with health concerns. We know how hard it is to keep up on homework and exams when you need to rest and get back to feeling 100% – that is why we’re here to walk with you through those rough patches. We provide comprehensive medical and mental health services and wellness support to enhance your personal success. Whether you need assistance with allergies, colds, physical injuries, immunizations, nutrition, sexual health, or other health issues, we are here to resolve your health concerns and help you make the most of your college experience. Our Mission StatementServicesOutpatient Clinical Services available to any registered student and include, but are not limited to:Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuriesAllergy injections and basic treatmentBlood pressure checks and managementContraceptive care for men and womenAnxiety and depression screeningEating disorder evaluation and managementLaboratory servicesGynecology servicesSTI testing and treatmentStrep testingUrinalysisWound carePhysical exams for sports, work, and clinicalsPregnancy testingInfluenza testingImmunizations: Hepatitis B, Tetanus (Tdap), Meningococcal, Influenza and tuberculin testingPartnership with Counseling CenterSpecialist referral servicesEducational literatureAll services are confidential. All services remain confidential between staff and student only. Esry Student Health Center may not release information about a student to anyone without the student’s signed authorization. Authorization forms are found on this website under “forms.” Emergent and life-threatening situations may require parental notification without written permission.Student ImmunizationsALL STUDENTSMissouri Western State University requires all students to submit a Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire.TB Screening/Testing Frequently Asked QuestionsRESIDENCE HALL STUDENTSStudents living on campus are required to submit:Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire ANDMeningococcal Immunization (MCV4 or MPSV4) documentation (given at 16 years of age or older) or if applicable, a signed waiver that indicates you have medical or religious exemption from the meningococcal immunization OROther official immunization records from the Health Department, a physician’s office, hospital or school.Additionally, students who have ever had a positive tuberculin skin test, must submit a physician signed chest x-ray report with their health and immunizations records, prior to move-in to confirm the absence of active disease.Prior to moving in, all documentation must be submitted by:Mail: Esry Student Health Center, 4525 Downs Drive – Blum Union 203, St. Joseph, MO 64507 ORFax: (816) 271-4498 OREmail: [email removed] to provide this information may delay your check-in.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students who live on and off campus are required to follow the immunization policy. Tuberculosis testing will be administered upon arrival at Missouri Western State University.Highly Recommended Immunizations:COVID-19Measles/Mumps, Rubella (MMR)Tetanus-Diphtheria-acelluar pertussis (Tdap)MenBHepatitis AHepatitis BVaricella (Chickenpox)PolioInfluenzaHuman Papillomavirus (HPV)CostIt is the policy of Missouri Western State University to provide low-cost health services to all registered students. At this time MWSU students do not pay a health fee at registration. Therefore, it is necessary to charge a nominal fee for services, laboratory and medications.Students will not be denied health services because of their inability to pay at the time services are provided. Charges will be added to the student’s account with the MWSU Business Office.The health center does not file insurance claims. We file ONLY International Student Insurance. It is recommended that you check with your insurance company to see how your policy works while you are attending MWSU. We will provide documentation of all charges so that you may submit them to your insurance company if desired.