Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Get healthy. Stay healthy.
Students have access to a full range of medical services through the health clinic. From checkups and preventive care to immunizations to contraceptives and STI testing, we're here to help ensure that your time at SFA is happy and healthy.
If you're experiencing a medical issue when the health clinic is not open, go to:
- Nacogdoches Medical Center
- Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
- or an urgent care clinic.
- Call ahead to confirm urgent care clinic hours before visiting.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Health Insurance
Remember your student ID and health insurance card! You'll need these with you every visit.
Accepted insurance providers
We're credentialed with the following insurance companies:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, PPO/HMO
- Aetna PPO
- United HealthCare PPO
- Cigna PPO
- and Tricare.
Payments are expected at time of service
We accept payment by cash or credit card for immunizations and labs not covered by insurance.
Looking for health insurance coverage?
SFA offers access to a student health insurance plan for nationwide health and prescription coverage, including access to top providers, at competitive rates. Learn more and sign up for an AcademicBlue Student Health Plan, provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.
Services
We offer medical care similar to what you would receive from your family physician. Services are provided at little or no charge to students.
COVID-19 testing
Visit covid.gov/tests for more information on at-home testing. Regardless of your vaccination status, if you test positive for COVID-19, follow CDC guidelines. Students are responsible for informing their professors of absences due to COVID-19. Employees are responsible for informing their supervisors and Human Resources of any absences due to COVID-19 and their expected return-to work date. Vaccines and boosters are available through health care providers and most pharmacies.
On-site services
- Depo Provera injections
- Hep B, Influenza, Bacterial Meningitis, TDAP (Tetanus) immunizations
- Hep B, Varicella, MMR bloodwork
- TB skin test or blood work
- Sickle Cell screen
- Urine drug screen
- Physicals
- Prescription refills (no controlled substances)
- Testing/treatment for illnesses and minor injuries
- Testing/treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Women's health
- Routine gynecology check-up, including breast exam and pap smear
- Contraceptive information and prescriptions
- Pelvic exams for pain or symptoms
Services not available
We do not offer the following services:
- X-ray
- Eye Exams, glasses or contacts
- Dental services
- Physical therapy
- Prenatal care
- Students who are pregnant must be under a specialist’s care, even for illness.
- Work-related injuries
- View important information and reporting protocols on the Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management's worker's compensation insurance webpage.
- Automobile accidents
- Students who sustain injuries as a result of an automobile accident must receive initial evaluation and treatment by an area medical facility.
- Allergy testing
- ADHD testing/treatment
Patient Portal
The patient portal is a secure platform to complete new patient paperwork, schedule an appointment, check your medical records and receive lab results.
Appointments are required for most visits and usually available same-day or next day. If you have an acute illness, minor injury or reaction, utilize our urgent walk-in timeslots are 8 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Bill pay
All services must be paid online: sfasu.edu/payhealthservices.
Patient forms
If you're unable to log in to the patient portal before your appointment, use the appropriate form(s) below.
Intake forms
- Medical History
- Notice of Privacy Practices/HIPPA
- Privacy Health Information
- Patient Financial Responsibility