The Student Health & Wellness Center is NOT an Emergency Room. By calling 911, first responders will provide you with the most prompt response to an emergency, whether on or off campus.
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The Student Health and Wellness Center is committed to providing excellent healthcare to our students. Student success, development, and preparation for global citizenship is dependent on the many facets of good health. Mindful of our diverse population we promote responsible personal health choices to enhance each individual's lifelong health and well being.
Within our purpose we support the mission of the University to ensure service and quality in teaching performance, public service and outreach.
Students enrolled in the current semester who have paid the medical service fee are eligible for services at the SHWC.
Medical visits are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (940) 565-2333 or schedule through the MyOsh online service. A student ID card is required at check-in. Students with University-endorsed insurance should bring their insurance card as well. Click to see other pages for more information on hours, location and parking, or pricing.
Our professional staff includes licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, certified lab technologists, radiology technician, pharmacists, administrative, business, and medical records personnel. Part time staff includes psychiatrists, registered dietitian, and a massage therapist.
Our licensed medical and support staff provides primary health care and additional services, including but not limited to:
Additional health services available to UNT students includes:
Please be aware when requesting a prescription refill that it may take up to 48 hours to fill that request.
The Student Health and Wellness Center is compliant with HIPAA, FERPA, and other state and federal law. Our staff takes all possible steps to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients' Protected Health Information. For more information, visit our medical records department.
The visit with a general practitioner is free but the SHWC offers competitive pricing on ancillary services such as pharmacy, lab work and x-ray. Payment is expected at the time of service and may be made by cash, check, or by credit card (AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa).
As an extension of our customer service, the SHWC files medical insurance claims for the University endorsed student insurance policy underwritten by United Healthcare Student Resources. The pharmacy also accepts some prescription insurance plans.
The Meadows Center for Health Resources offers a wide variety of health and wellness opportunities including:
For more information about specific programs and events, visit the Meadows Center for Health Resources.
The SHWC has specialized information for international students. Please visit the international students page or call 940-565-2333 for more information.
If special accommodations are needed to utilize clinical services, please call (940) 565-2333 to arrange accommodation.
For emergencies call 911 or go directly to a hospital emergency room.
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:30PM
Friday 9:15AM-5:30PM
Appointments are available 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Thursday, Friday 9:30AM-5:00PM
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Friday 9:15AM-5:00PM
Appointments are available 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Thursday, Friday 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-11:15AM and 2:00PM-4:30PM
Friday 9:30AM-11:15AM and 2:00PM-4:30PM
*Students must be checked in by 11:15AM / 4:30PM to be seen.
Fall and Spring
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-6:00PM
Friday 9:30AM-6:00PM
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Friday- 9:30AM-5:00PM
The Student Health and Wellness Center clinic and pharmacy is closed between semesters and on University holidays.
The 2015-2016 academic year has the following closures:
You can call the 24-hour nurse call line at 855-984-3803, PIN 1072 to speak with a registered nurse. They can provide phone triage to determine if your issue constitutes an emergency that requires immediate medical attention or if you can wait until the clinic reopens. They can also provide suggestions for treating symptoms until you come in to see us.
If you find yourself in need of medical treatment when we are closed, you can visit the local hospital or minor emergency clinic of your choice. In Denton, you can choose from:
Area Hospitals
Minor Emergency Clinics - these facilities will NOT treat concussions/head injuries; perform MRI services; perform severe surgeries; or major additional testing.
24-hours Pharmacies
Please DO NOT e-mail specific health information as
e-mail is not a secure medium.
The UNT Student Health and Wellness Center is located just east of the Pohl Recreation Center on the corner of Ave. D and Chestnut Street at 1800 West Chestnut.
A limited number of designated parking spaces are available for students using services at the SHWC. Students who utilize these spaces will need to request a parking validation at the time of check-out. The SHWC will not issue validations for patients who park in metered spaces. Patients must park in the Patient Parking spaces.
Additional charges may be incurred during your visit.
We do not file insurance to outside insurance companies.
All UNT students can use the 24-hour nurse call line at 855-894-3803, PIN 1072.
Executive Director
Dr. Voorhees is the Student Health and Wellness Center's Executive Director as well as a board certified physician who provides general family medicine services. He received his DO from UNT Health Science Center and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center for over 20 years.
Director of Clinical Services
Dr. Hermann is a licensed gynecologist. She provides general women's health services, as well as specialized procedures, including colposcopies and long-term contraceptive (intrauterine device [IUD] and implant) insertions and removals. She received her MD from Texas Tech School of Medicine and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2011.
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Dr. Shelton is a board certified physician who provides general family medicine services. He received his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2009.
Physician Assistant
Mr. Brady is a Physician Assistant who provides general family medicine services and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015. He received his license from the University of Nebraska.
Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Davis is a certified Nurse Practitioner who provides general family medicine services. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2008.
Nurse Practitioner
Ms. DiVecchia is a certified Nurse Practitioner who provides general family medicine services. She attended Vanderbilt University and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2003.
Physician Assistant
Mr. Malmberg is a Physician Assistant who provides general family medicine services and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015. He received his license from UT Southwestern Medical School.
Part-Time Staff Physician
Dr. Schenck is a board certified ER physician who provides general family medicine services and specialty travel medicine. She does not perform gynecology exams. Dr. Schenck received her DO from UNT Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and has worked part-time for the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2006.
Staff Physician
Dr. White is a board certified physician. She performs general family medicine, gynecology, orthopedic, dermatology, psychotropic medication management, and cardiovascular and pulmondary, as well as seeing new allergy patients. Dr. White received her DO from the College of Osteopathic Medicine Pacific and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 1995.
Physician
Dr. Surve is a triple board certified specialist in Performing Arts Medicine. He provides a wide range of services such as osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, injections, bracing, practice recommendations, and general counseling. His services are limited at this time to performing arts students. He received his DO from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Director of Nursing
Kathy is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care and supervises the Student Health and Wellness Center's excellent team of nurses. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center for over 20 years.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Comedra is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care and assists with the supervision of the Student Health and Wellness Center's team of nurses. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2011.
Staff Nurse
Audrey is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care and has worked at the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2007.
Referral Nurse
Arleine is a licensed vocational nurse who assists patients with referrals to outside specialists and providers. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2000.
Staff Nurse
Amy is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2014.
Part-Time Nurse
Rebecca is a part-time nurse who has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015.
Staff Nurse
Kim is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2006.
Medical Assistant
Deanne is a licensed Medical Assistant who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2006.
Staff Nurse
Angela is a licensed nurse who has been at the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2016.
Staff Nurse
Kim is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2014.
Staff Nurse
Patty is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2016.
Part-Time Nurse
Megan is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center part-time since 2016.
Staff Nurse
Jansi is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015.
Treatments Nurse
Laura is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care in the Treatments area of the Clinic. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015.
Staff Nurse
Greta is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2001.
Staff Nurse
Tamera is a licensed nurse who has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2016.
Staff Nurse
Nancy is a licensed vocational nurse who assists with patient care. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2008.
Director of Pharmacy
Karen is the Chief Pharmacist in charge of all Pharmacy functions. She received her B.S. from Butler University and has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2011.
Part-Time Pharmacist
Nancy received her B.S. from the University of Texas and is a licensed Pharmacist who works part-time with the Student Health and Wellness Center.
Part-Time Pharmacist
Christine received her B.S. from University of Texas and is a part-time pharmacist who has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Staci is a Certified Pharmacy Technician who has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2003.
Radiologic Technologist
Jennifer is a Radiologic Technologist who has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2015.
Medical Technologist
Carol is a licensed medical technologist in the Student Health and Wellness Center CLIA-certified Laboratory. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2010.
Part-Time Dietitian
Danielle is a certified dietitian who has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center part-time since 2013.
Medical Technologist
Nancy is a licensed medical technologist in the Student Health and Wellness Center CLIA-certified Laboratory. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2006.
Director of Administration
Dana supervises all Administrative functions of the Student Health and Wellness Center, as well as assisting with the supervision of all health center functions in general. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2000.
Coordinator of MCHR
Israel supervises the Meadows Center for Health Resources, which includes the Student Health and Wellness Center's wellness resources such as Condom Club and the Mean Green Screen. He has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2014.
Administrative Assistant
Linda provides administrative functions such as payroll, as well as being Safety Officer. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2002.
MCHR Administrative Assistant
Amelia assists in the Meadows Center for Health Resources. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2016.
Assistant Coordinator of HIM
Donna assists with the supervision of the Health Information Management Department as well as being a main points of contact for askSHWC and the health center's social media accounts. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center for over 10 years.
Coordinator of Administration and Assessment
Stephanie assists with all health center administrative and assessment functions. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2009 and received her MA from UNT shortly after.
Coordinator of Billing
Nathan supervises the Student Health and Wellness Center Billing Department, including managing the University-endorsed student insurance plan. He has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2012.
Billing Specialist
Darlene is a part of the Billing Department team. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2011.
IT Specialist
Jonathan has been the Student Health and Wellness Center's IT Specialist since 2009 and is responsible for the health center's IT functions.
Coordinator of HIM/HIPAA Privacy Officer
Tricia has worked at the health center for over 20 years and currently serves as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Officer and Coordinator of Health Information Management.
Coordinator of Auditing and Compliance
Heather is responsible for health center audits, compliance, medical staff credentialing, and medical coding. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2016.
Materials Management Supervisor
Shari has worked at the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2009, first in the Billing department and more recently as the Materials Management Supervisor.
Assistant Director of Outreach
Kerry attended the University of North Texas where he earned a BA in Journalism and MEd in Higher Education. He has been at the UNT Student Health and Wellness Center since 2005 and currently manages marketing and outreach.
Coordinator of Accounting and Purchasing
Cathy supervises all aspects of accounting and purchasing for the Student Health and Wellness Center. She has been with the health center since 1999.
Insurance Specialist
Stephanie is a part of the Billing Department team and assists with the management of the University-endorsed student insurance plan. She has been with the Student Health and Wellness Center since 2012.
March 9, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control continues to caution travelers to areas in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America about the threat of contracting the Zika Virus, which is carried by mosquitoes. While there is no evidence of local transmission of the...
April 15, 2016
Earlier this week, Denton County confirmed its first case of a person infected with the Zika Virus. Although the case was not a result of a local transmission of the virus, the university community should take precautions in travel and against West Nile Virus which is...
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Many common medical concerns can be resolved with over-the-counter medicines and only require a medical appointment if they do not resolve or worsen after using the over-the-counter medicine. The lists below are common issues and recommended medications for resolving those issues. ...
Sorry. The Student Health and Wellness Center is out of flu vaccine for the season. You can use the widget below from the CDC and Flu.gov to find the nearest flu clinic in your area.
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Additional charges may be incurred during your visit.
We do not file insurance to outside insurance companies.
All UNT students can use the 24-hour nurse call line at 855-894-3803, PIN 1072.
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In order to inform our students about this virus, we are providing information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. What is the West Nile Virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is potentially serious illness. It is spread by...
Michelle's Law prohibits group plans from terminating a college student's health insurance coverage based on the student taking a medically necessary leave of absence from school or changing to a part-time status. Coverage is extended for...
Kathy Brewer, Director of Nursing, put together the following list of suggested items to bring with you to UNT. Batteries Sunscreen Shampoo/Conditioner/toiletries Tweezers Q-Tips First Aid Kit Thermometer...
As a patient of the UNT Student Health and Wellness Center, you have choices, rights and responsibilities. You have the RIGHT: To be treated with dignity and respect. To know the names and professional status of people serving you...
Important Information About Meningococcal Meningitis Effective October 1, 2013 students 22 years of age or older are not required to submit evidence of meningococcal meningitis vaccination. Exemptions from Immunizations for Reasons of...
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Tobacco Cessation Resources and Support Want to quit smoking? We can help. A healthy lifestyle is the key to continued well-being. Changing your lifestyle for the better takes time and real effort. But you can do it. And it's worth it...
Starting January 1, 2013, The University of North Texas will be a Smoke-Free Campus. In order to provide students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a healthy, welcoming environment, UNT’s Smoke-Free Campus Policy prohibits smoking...
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Additional Charges Ask a Dietitian Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Medical Exemption Affidavit Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Record Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Extension Bacterial Meningitis Online Class Petition...
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