Your Health and Wellness Center

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

  • No need to travel! Located on campus.
  • Cheaper co-pays than going to urgent care facilities.
  • Co-pays and deductibles billed directly to your Bursar Account.
  • Uninsured? The visit fee is only $25.
  • Prompt service: Same-day appointments usually available.
  • Evening hours available with an in-house doctor.

COVID-19 Testing

Walk-up COVID-19 testing is available Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Students must pre-register through MyQuest.

  1. Register with MyQuest at http://www.pennstatetesting.com/al.
    1. When registering, be sure to use the first part of your Penn State email address as your Penn State User ID (e.g., abc1234).
    2. Students covered by insurance will enter their insurance provider's name and insurance member ID. Penn State will cover all costs not covered by insurance. Students not currently covered by insurance should enter "no insurance" in the insurance provider field and "000" in the member ID fields. Penn State will cover all testing costs for uninsured students.
  2. Visit the Sheetz Family Health Center during testing hours to complete your test.

If you have already been tested at the Health and Wellness Center, you will need to re-register with MyQuest.

Medical and Telehealth Services

Until further notice, Penn State Altoona’s Health and Wellness Center is open for scheduled medical appointments only on the following days and times:

  • Monday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday from 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Friday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Walk-in appointments are not being accepted at this time. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Center at 814-949-5540.

Telehealth services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Center at 814-949-5540.

Tele-mental Health Services

Tele-mental Health Services are available from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. through February. Beginning in March, the Center will offer evening telehealth appointments on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Center at 814-949-5540. Students already engaged with services will continue to meet with their provider as scheduled and may contact their providers via secure messaging through the student online portal.

Crisis/emergency and after-hours mental health concerns are advised to call the Penn State Crisis Line at 877-229-6400.

If you have an emergency, please dial 911. The national and state mandates continue to change rapidly, so please check the Penn State Altoona website as well as Penn State’s Coronavirus Information site.

Information for the Spring 2021 Semester

  • Tele-Health and Tele-Counseling now available
  • Student Disability Resources is providing services remotely through zoom and phone for students seeking classroom accommodations.
  • AWARE programming will be conducted by zoom. Call to schedule intakes as directed by the Office of Student Conduct or Residence Life.
  • Online Scheduling will be temporarily unavailable, please call the Center at 814-949-5540 for scheduling needs.
  • Please no walk-ins. Due to COVID-19 and the need to pre-screen students prior to entering the Health and Wellness Center for appointments, all students must call ahead.
  • All people entering the Center must wear a mask and use the hand sanitizer available.

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Health and Wellness Center staff are here to care for students' health issues in an atmosphere of confidentiality and respect. The Health and Wellness Center is located at the Sheetz Family Health Center. The center offers medical care and treatment for most illnesses and minor injuries as well as counseling and psychological services, student disability resources, and health education. Contact the Health and Wellness Center at 814-949-5540 with any questions.

Services

Health Services

Health Services is committed to promoting health, wellness, and safety at Penn State Altoona and the surrounding community by providing quality medical care.

Learn more about Health Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

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

Learn more about Counseling and Psychological Services

Student Disability Resources

Penn State Altoona is committed to providing a welcoming, encouraging, and empowering environment for students with disabilities to ensure equal access, full participation, and reasonable accommodations for their academic pursuits. Student Disability Resources is responsible for coordinating support services, reasonable academic accommodations, and promoting disability awareness in the university community.

Learn more about Student Disability Resources

Health Education

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