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Vaccine Information

Immunization Requirements

Vaccines

Contact Information

Medical Clinic:
Location: Tomichi Hall - Room 104
Phone: (970) 943-2707
Fax: (970) 943-2218
Email: mdhealth@western.edu

 

General Information

You are encouraged to use the Health Center when you are ill or have health questions. We are here to keep you as healthy as possible, so we encourage you to make your health a priority and seek care in the early stages of an illness, and follow advice given by Health Center professionals.

The Student Health Center medical staff includes a Physicians Assitant from the Gunnison Family Medical Center and a front desk administration coordinator. The Health Center can occasionally be a very busy place, so we encourage you to call for an appointment as early in the day as possible to get the care you need. Walk-ins are also welcome on a first come basis and will be served as time allows.

We hope you will be able to take advantage of your health services and feel free to call us at 970.943.2707 anytime if you have any questions regarding your health.

Clinic hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm, closed for lunch 12 -1pm
  • Friday: 9am - 1pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed
  • All Campus Holidays: Closed

Assistance When Clinic Is Closed

Please call Gunnison Family Medical Center at 970.641.1771 if you need medical assistance when the Campus Health Center is closed. If you have an emergency please call either 911 or the Gunnison Valley Hospital at 970.641.1456.

Important Phone Numbers

  • Campus Health Center(Medical): 970.943.2707
  • Campus Counseling Center: 970.943.2484
  • Gunnison Family Medical Center: 970.641.1771
  • Gunnison Valley Hospital: 970.641.1456
Current Events and News

**FLU SHOTS**

~Every Tuesday Public Health gives vaccines  by appointments only~

~City Market Flu Shots are available anytime for $25~ 

*GARDASIL IS NOW APPROVED FOR MALES*

!!!!!HPV Vaccination for $14 per Dose!!!!!!

Gunnison County Public Health received a grant to give 100 Doses of HPV VACCINATIONS to Women aged 19-26 for $10 per dose until May 1st. After that it will cost $14 per dose. HPV is a 3 series vaccination

Normally this vaccination would cost $200 per dose at your physicians office - What a GREAT Deal

Call Public Health - First Come, First Serve - To get your vaccination. These shots can prevent Cervial Cancer!!!!!

Call 970-641-7990

SEASONAL FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE AT GUNNISON CITY MARKET

Meningitis, HPV and Tetanus with Pertussis Shots are now available at Gunnison Public Health

 Menactra- the meningitis shot.  Public Health has received a onetime shipment of this vaccine to be used for anyone over 18 years old, such as college students--cost $14.

HPV- This vaccine prevents Human Papilomavirus infection that is leading cause of cervical cancer.  Public Health has a limited supply of this vaccine that is available for patients 19-26 years old--cost $14.

Tdap- Tetanus with Pertussis (whooping cough).  This vaccine is always available at Public Health for all ages of the public who need it.  Current recommendation is one-time dose.  This is especially important with the rise in Pertussis cases, locally and nationally.  Cost $14. 

Call Gunnison Public Health for an appt 970-641-0209