Student Health Services at Concordia University Portland
Our Director of Health Services /Campus Nurse for students provides caring and confidential health care to all Concordia University students with an emphasis on health education.
There is no charge for nurse visit.
Staff
Barbara A. Russell RN ANP (retired) BAbrussell@cu-portland.edu, message only 503-493-6226
Services (Emergencies call 911)
- Health counseling and education
- Referrals/assistance with physician or other health care provider appointments
- Triage to Urgent Care/Same Day Medical Care
- Assessment and over the counter medication for minor illness and conditions
- Immunization counseling and referral for immunizations and TB testing
- Nutrition and weight counseling
- Blood pressure checks
- Vision screening
Hours/Location
School year (August 1 thru May 31) Monday - Friday appointments 8:30 - 2:30
Summer hours (June 1 thru July 31) Nurse is not available.
During summer hours please direct questions to studentservices@cu-portland.edu.
Location
Centennial Hall Entrance A downstairs C004
Appointments - 8:30 - 2:30 (consults and visits with RN are free)
Email brussell@cu-portland.edu. please include full name, CU ID# or birthdate
Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments have preference. All are taken in order of need
Same Day Medical Care Resources
You will need to use your health insurance or other finances. Costs vary.
Providence Medical - Group Gateway Immediate Care1321 NE 99th Avenue
Portland, OR 97220
Map/Directions
503-215-9000 Urgent Care Express
42nd & Sandy Blvd.
http://urgent-care-express.com
503-249-9000 Family Medical Group Northeast PC
2647 NE 33rd Ave
www.fmgne.com
503-288-0083
Forms (required by Student Health Services)
- Introduction Letter from Nurse - explains the forms
- Health History Form - for your safety
- Measles Documentation form - state of Oregon Requirement
Health Insurance
- Please know how to use your insurance in Oregon (at the very least have a wallet card)
- Concordia University offers a health insurance plan for students (not included in tuition)
- see "Health Insurance" under Student Services side bar menu
- A "toolkit" may be downloaded to help understand health insurance.
Health Information Links
- National Library of Medicine includes:
- MedLinePlus© an authoritative health information source (illnesses, medications)
- Savvy Health Surfing/Questions to Ask about Health-Related websites
- Center for Disease Control wealth of information (immunizations, travel)
- Student Health 101 (click on icon at top of this page) e magazine of college health
- Health Q and A Columbia University's www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Oregon Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW 1-800-784-8669 free service www.quitnow.net/Oregon
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) www.sucidepreventionlifeline.org
- WebMD