Health and Counseling

Health and Counseling Services

Health Center

The Pfeiffer University Health Center provides high quality, confidential health care delivered by Atrium Health. The health center is located in the Stokes Student Center on the Misenheimer campus. It is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (it is closed from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.).

Appointments can be made 24/7 using online scheduling or by calling the health center at 704-463-3425.

After Hours: If you need care outside of normal clinic hours, call the health clinic to get connected to several after-hours resources, including nursing support and the on-call provider.

In addition to in-person visits, video visits can be scheduled for patients located in North Carolina. Video visits are a great option if you’re too sick for an in-person visit or are off campus during school breaks.

Students do not pay any out-of-pocket costs for services they receive at the health center. These services are covered by your student fees.

Services are private and confidential. The health center is a safe space for students to come, learn and get help.

 Services include:

• Sick visits for colds, flu, COVID-19, allergies, sinus infections, urinary tract infections and more
• Injury care for minor cuts, burns, sprains, strains and more
• Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and pregnancy
• Care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma
• Annual wellness exams
• Vaccinations
• Weight management
• On-site testing and labs
• Specialty eConsults (clinic provider virtually consults with Atrium Health specialists)

The health center is staffed by an Atrium Health advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner). The provider can collaborate with your primary care physician and/or specialists as needed to help you achieve your best possible health outcomes.

Local off-campus options for non-emergency needs:

Emergency resources:

Note:  Residential students are encouraged to notify their resident assistant or resident director and the Misenheimer Police Department in the event of an illness or injury requiring emergency treatment.

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Counseling and Wellness

Pfeiffer University has partnered with Uwill to provide free, unlimited access to therapists and on-demand crisis counseling. You have 24/7 access 365 days a year as long as you remain enrolled at Pfeiffer University.

• Create a profile using your my.pfeiffer.edu e-mail address.
• Find a therapist and schedule an appointment.
• Connect with the counselor.

You can choose from immediacy, gender, language, ethnicity and clinical need. If you have questions about accessing these services, contact support@uwill.com.

Call (833) 646-1526 for help 24/7/365 (if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911).

The Wellness Center also recommends the following resources:

If there is an immediate danger to yourself or someone else, please call 911, or go to your local emergency department. If you are searching for Pfeiffer Marriage and Family Therapy Clinics, please click here.