About
The Student Health Clinic serves as the on-campus health resource for all students. We assist with their general health issues, sickness, psychiatric care, mental health case management, lab services, immunizations and women’s health needs.
UNI’s Student Health Clinic is located inside the Student Health Center, located at W 23rd Street (approximately the 1600 block of 23rd St.), on the University of Northern Iowa’s campus in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Our building is next to the Schindler Education Center.
Parking is available in the lot in front of the clinic or metered parking in the Latham Lot directly behind our building.
Student Health Clinic Hours
The Student Health Clinic is open on all days university classes are in session, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After Hours, Weekends & During Breaks
For a life-threatening emergency, anytime day or night, call 911.
After Hours Crisis/Suicide Hotline
For urgent situations outside of office hours, call the Counseling Center at 319-273-2676 and press 2 to speak to a crisis counselor.
- Statewide Crisis Line 1-800-332-4224
- The Foundation 2 Crisis Line is Certified by the American Association of Suicidology.
- National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Patient Engagement (nurse on call)
Call patient engagement "nurse-on-call" at 319-272-2600. This service is sponsored by MercyOne. They will provide information, and if necessary, refer you to appropriate services.
- Local Urgent Care Facilities
UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care
4612 Prairie Parkway, Ste 100
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 553-0828
UnityPoint get-care-now websiteUnityPoint Clinic Express - United Medical Park
1753 W Ridgeway, Ste 102
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: (319) 833-5888
UnityPoint get-care-now websiteMercyOne Waterloo Urgent Care
2710 St. Francis Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: (319) 272-7425
MercyOne Waterloo Urgent Care WebsiteMercyOne Cedar Falls Urgent Care
226 Bluebell Rd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 272-7425
MercyOne Bluebell Rd Urgent Care Website
- Local Emergency Rooms
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
1825 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 235-3697
UnityPoint get-care-now websiteMercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
3421 West Ninth St
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: (319) 272-7050
MercyOne emergency care websiteMercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center (formerly Sartori Memorial Hospital)
515 College Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 268-3000
MercyOne Cedar Falls website
Annual Reports
The University of Northern Iowa Student Health Center issues an annual report each fall to highlight the achievements of the previous academic year. Additionally, these reports provide an overview of the utilization of our services and how they assist us to carry out our mission on behalf of students we serve. These annual reports encompass the departments housed in the Student Health Center, including Student Wellness Services, the Counseling Center and the Student Health Clinic.
Confidentiality & Privacy
- Confidentiality
All medical records are confidential and will be transferred to another facility only by the student's request and signed written authorization to release medical records. We respect students' right to privacy and will not give any information to anyone, including parents, roommates, friends, or instructors without proper written authorization.
- Patient Privacy Rights & Responsibilities
Students have rights and the UNI Student Health Clinic staff is committed to respect and honor all patients we serve. Our full intention is to protect your Patient Privacy, Rights and Responsibilities. In the event that you believe your rights or our obligation to meet your Patient Rights are not being met, you may file a grievance/complaint. For additional information about your rights, privacy or to file a complaint you can contact the Student Health Clinic Director at 319-273-5114 or by e-mail: healthcenter@uni.edu
- Advance Directives
While students are generally very healthy, no one can predict when they'll become incapacitated and unable to make decisions about life-sustaining treatment in the face of catastrophic illness or injury.
Here are some definitions and resources that may help you regarding the two types of advance directives -- a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care.
Living Will
A living will allows you to specify that certain life-sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn if you are in a terminal condition and unable make your wishes known. However, medication and medical procedures that provide comfort or ease pain are not considered life-sustaining and are not withheld under a living will.
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
By creating a durable power of attorney for health care you will:
- Choose a person to make healthcare decisions for you in case you are unable to do so, in accordance with your wishes. The person named should be someone you trust and who is willing to act in this capacity. It is important to discuss your wishes with this person.
- Individuals who have health-care advance directives and would like them to be a part of their health record should provide a copy to the UNI Student Health Clinic.
For more information about advance directives, or forms from the Iowa State Bar Association, visit www.iowabar.org or ask your UNI Student Health Clinic healthcare provider.