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Sheetz Family Health Center

Health and Wellness Center

Your Health and Wellness Center

The Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center is available for all students in the Sheetz Family Health Center!

Health and Wellness Center staff care for students' health issues in an atmosphere of confidentiality and respect. The Center offers medical care and treatment for most illnesses and minor injuries, counseling and psychological services, and health education. Contact the Health and Wellness Center at 814-949-5540 with any questions.

Business Hours

  • Monday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
  • Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

YOUR HEALTH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

Got questions about Penn State Altoona’s Health and Wellness Center? Please stop by one of our residence halls to chat with a provider from the Center and learn what opportunities and support are available to you.

The Health and Wellness Center chats are available on the following dates for spring 2025:

  • Wednesday, January 22, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in Oak Hall
  • Wednesday, January 22, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in Maple Hall
  • Thursday, January 23, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in Spruce Hall
  • Thursday, January 23, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in Cedar Hall

Services

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Health Services is your comprehensive on-campus healthcare resource. We specialize in outpatient student health, treating medically urgent problems and ongoing health concerns. We also provide preventative care, education, and resources to help students live healthy lifestyles.

  • No need to travel! Located on campus.
  • Cheaper co-pays than going to urgent care facilities.
  • Co-pays and deductibles are billed directly to your Bursar Account.
  • Uninsured? Office visits are available (costs vary).
  • Prompt service: Same-day appointments are usually available.
  • Evening hours are available with an in-house doctor.

Learn more about Health Services

The Counseling Center is staffed by licensed counselors who provide individual and case management services. The Center's staff is dedicated to assisting students in their pursuit of personal and academic growth, helping students gain a better understanding and appreciation of themselves, and supporting students as they make important decisions about their lives.

Learn more about Counseling and Psychological Services

Through Health Education, we strive to help students gain knowledge and skills to make proactive decisions, promoting their health and well-being.

Learn more about Health Education

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Contact the Health and Wellness Center

814-949-5540
Fax: 814-949-5731
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Sheetz Family Health Center
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

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Insurance Information

The Health and Wellness Center is a participating provider for many insurance companies. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage at the Health and Wellness Center. If we are not in your network, you must request a “guest membership” from your insurance company for services provided at the center. If this is not an option for you, Penn State's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is available. Please note that even though you uploaded your insurance information to LionPATH, our systems are not connected. You must bring your insurance card to the center for your initial visit.

Accreditation

As of November 2023, the Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center once again achieved the milestone of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) accreditation. Organizations that earn AAAHC accreditation embody the philosophy of 1095 Strong, quality every day, a transformational movement spearheaded by AAAHC to equip ambulatory leaders with the best of what they need to operate quality organizations. The three-year coverage of the accreditation allows the Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center to continue to review and improve the level of care afforded to Penn State Altoona students.

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