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First Floor - Room 175, Health Service, 633 Emerson Street, Evanston Campus.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed for University holidays
Questions? Call 847 491-2137

Many of these specialty clinics are referral only - students are seen only when referred by a Health Service practitioner. You must call to make an appointment after being referred.

Allergy Shots

Specialty Clinics are available for patients who need storage and administration of allergy vaccine or special injectable medications. There is no charge for the storage and administration of these shots. However, you will need to provide your own serum and instructions from your allergist/personal physician. You must allow for a 20 minute observation period for potential allergic reactions after receiving your shot.

Immunizations and TB Skin Tests

Immunizations must be ordered by the Health Service staff. In addition to the vaccinations and the TB skin test required for matriculation, influenza and travel immunizations are also available. There is a charge for the cost of each immunization.

Orthopedics

  • Hours are by appointment by calling 847 491-2137.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

This clinic is staffed by orthopedic residents from Evanston Hospital under the supervision of attending orthopedic surgeons from Evanston Hospital. Follow-up care after an Emergency Room visit can often be done at the Health Service. Call to set up an appointment.

Surgery

  • Hours are by appointment by calling 847 491-2137
  • Monday at 8:00 a.m.
  • Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

The Surgery Clinic is staffed by an attending general surgeon from Evanston Hospital who evaluates patients and may recommend procedures. Treatment may be provided at the Health Service or Evanston Hospital. Post surgical care may be received at the Health Service. Surgery Clinic is staffed by Richard Berk, MD.

Wart Clinic

  • Hours are by appointment by calling 847 491-2204
  • Every other Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon; every other Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Routine hand and foot warts are treated by a Nurse Practitioner. No referral is needed.