While we do offer same-day visits, the availability is limited. Schedule your appointment through the patient portal or give us a call at Monday: a. TuesdayβThursday: 8 a. Friday: a. If you need basic blood tests, blood pressure checks, sexual-health services, treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, or more, the Center for Healthy Living is here to serve you. Our goal is to have you leaving the clinic more informed on your health or in better health than when you first came in.
We offer our services to Purdue Fort Wayne students and employees and their covered dependents , and Indiana University Fort Wayne students and employees. We can also assist you in managing your chronic illnesses and concerns. The first step is to know your numbers. We offer free blood pressure screening, no appointment necessary.
Our staff is happy to assist you, and the process is quick and easy. We can help you by offering regularly scheduled appointments with a medical assistant for routine allergy shots. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are highly contagious.
Receiving immunizations can help protect you and your loved ones from contracting these diseases, and the risk of the side effects from the immunization are far less than the risk of the severe symptoms of the diseases. Prior to receiving the immunization, a screening will occur to ensure that you are eligible to receive it. There are various items that could cause the immunization to be deferred:. Some groups are more susceptible to complications from the flu:. A flu shot can reduce your chance of catching the flu 40β60 percent and reduce the severity of symptoms if you do catch the flu.
You can visit us to receive a flu shot yearly from October through April. We offer a comprehensive selection of sexual-health services to help you stay healthy. Our nationally certified nurse practitioner offers the following services by appointment:. The best way to protect yourself is to stay informed, practice safe sex, and get screened regularly for STDs.
