Wright State Physicians | Photo by Daniel Delgado | Edited by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian
If a student is seeking medical care or a check-up, they might notice The Student Health Services has moved out of the Student Union.
As of Jan. 6, the health center for Wright State University has moved into the same building as Wright State Physicians.
Where to find it:
Wright State Physicians Health Center is located at 725 University Blvd. The Physicians building is next to the Rinzler Sports Complex and Lot 20, according to Student Health Services.
“I believe that the move of Student Health Services to Wright State Physicians will benefit students in a number of important ways. Students will have increased access to medical professionals at a medical setting also offering expanded hours,” said Dr. Rando, director of Counseling and Wellness Services. “I know that the University and Wright State Physicians have worked diligently to ensure as smooth of a transition as possible and I know that Wright State Physicians is working to provide the best service possible to our students.”
Now that the Student Health Services is combined with the Wright State Physicians Health Center, students have access to more services.
Such as easy access to blood work and physical therapy at the new location, according to their website.
There are also additional specialized health care options available such as dermatology, OB/GYN and internal medicine.
Student Health is now open longer and offers walk-in appointments. The health services will accept more health insurance plans, according to their website.
How do students feel?
“I don’t think [the move] good for students who live on campus and have mobility issues,” said Sasha Torres, a fifth-year student at Wright State.
Some students are torn on whether or not this change is good for the campus community.
“It’s probably better for advertisement and if it’s more accessible I think it benefits students,” said Ryan Borsini, a freshman at Wright State.
Ashley Stout, a junior at Wright State, believes the department move is too far.
“The apartments [dorms] are so close to where [Student Health Services] was, that’s a bit far. Typically, a lot of the students on campus, from what I’ve heard, they don’t have a car. So how would they be able to drive down there?” Stout said.
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