Safe sex
Concerns may include: questions about birth control, concerns related to having sex, wondering where to get safe sex items, birth control options, wanting more information about having safe sex.
Primary Resource
Student Health Center
Student Health Services is open Monday - Friday 8am through 8pm during the academic year and Monday - Friday 8am through 4pm during the summer and breaks. In order to serve our Slippery Rock University students better and to stay current with healthcare trends, all staff participate in a weekly staff meeting on Thursday from 2 pm - 4 pm. There are no appointments available at that time.
For after-hours health care, students should contact:
• Allegheny Health Network Grove City Hospital's Emergency Department, Grove City
• Butler Health System Faster Care, Slippery Rock
• Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler
For emergencies on-campus, please call campus police at 724-738-3333. For emergencies off-campus, please call 911.
Registered Nurse Evaluation is available Monday - Friday 8am through 8pm during the academic year. Please call to schedule an appointment for the following concerns:
-Mental health concerns (for appointments with a counselor, consult the SRU Student Counseling Center) 724.738.2034
-COVID quarantine and isolation advice and management
-Sexual assault or rape
-Injuries, lacerations, sprains, fractures, and burns
-Head or eye injuries
-Diarrhea and/or vomiting
-Animal or human bites
-Abdominal pain
-Headache
-Emergency Contraception (morning after pill)
-Drug/alcohol related issues
-Burning or frequent urination
-Change to ongoing health conditions (asthma, diabetes)
-Illness with fever
-TB tests
-Pregnancy testing
-Health assessment, treatment, education, and referral
-Minor injury care and follow up
-Minor illness
-Immunizations for Tetanus/Pertussis/Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Influenza
-Allergy injections until 3:00 pm (call to discuss allergy injection policy)
-Most blood work (must have a healthcare provider's order)
-Depo Provera Injections (must have a healthcare provider's order)
Physician & Nurse Practitioner Appointments are available Monday - Friday. Please call to schedule an appointment for the following concerns:
-Medical evaluation, treatment and management of acute and chronic illness
-Physical exams (Call for more information)
-Gynecological services: annual exam or vaginal infection
-Sexually transmitted infection (STI) exams and treatment
-Pregnancy counseling and referral
-Birth Control
Student Health and related pages are not meant to replace the advice of a health care professional. You should not utilize information on these pages to replace consultations with qualified professionals regarding your own specific health situation.
For after-hours health care, students should contact:
• Allegheny Health Network Grove City Hospital's Emergency Department, Grove City
• Butler Health System Faster Care, Slippery Rock
• Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler
For emergencies on-campus, please call campus police at 724-738-3333. For emergencies off-campus, please call 911.
Registered Nurse Evaluation is available Monday - Friday 8am through 8pm during the academic year. Please call to schedule an appointment for the following concerns:
-Mental health concerns (for appointments with a counselor, consult the SRU Student Counseling Center) 724.738.2034
-COVID quarantine and isolation advice and management
-Sexual assault or rape
-Injuries, lacerations, sprains, fractures, and burns
-Head or eye injuries
-Diarrhea and/or vomiting
-Animal or human bites
-Abdominal pain
-Headache
-Emergency Contraception (morning after pill)
-Drug/alcohol related issues
-Burning or frequent urination
-Change to ongoing health conditions (asthma, diabetes)
-Illness with fever
-TB tests
-Pregnancy testing
-Health assessment, treatment, education, and referral
-Minor injury care and follow up
-Minor illness
-Immunizations for Tetanus/Pertussis/Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Influenza
-Allergy injections until 3:00 pm (call to discuss allergy injection policy)
-Most blood work (must have a healthcare provider's order)
-Depo Provera Injections (must have a healthcare provider's order)
Physician & Nurse Practitioner Appointments are available Monday - Friday. Please call to schedule an appointment for the following concerns:
-Medical evaluation, treatment and management of acute and chronic illness
-Physical exams (Call for more information)
-Gynecological services: annual exam or vaginal infection
-Sexually transmitted infection (STI) exams and treatment
-Pregnancy counseling and referral
-Birth Control
Student Health and related pages are not meant to replace the advice of a health care professional. You should not utilize information on these pages to replace consultations with qualified professionals regarding your own specific health situation.
Related Resource
HOPE Peer Educators
Health Outreach through Peer Education operates the Protection Connection office, where students can get safer sex products at a reduced rate. HOPE also conduct health and wellness programs across campus, including presenting at FYRST Seminars, the Residences Halls, etc!
