Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Check-ups, sick visits and more
Our team of licensed medical professionals offer Lumberjacks primary care services right here at SFA. 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.
Receiving on-campus care
Schedule an appointment
Required for most visits and usually available same-day or next-day.
Schedule your appointment through the patient portal using your mySFA credentials.
Walk-in visits
Available for acute illness, minor injury or reaction.
Walk-in during clinic hours and be seen as soon as possible.
There may be a longer wait time for walk-in visits. Appointments are strongly encouraged to reduce wait times and ensure timely care.
After-hours care off campus
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.
Our services at the Health Clinic
Services provided by our licensed medical professionals
- 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
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Women's health
- Routine gynecology check-up, including breast exam and pap smear
- Contraceptive information and prescriptions
- Depo Provera injections
- Pelvic exams for pain or symptoms
We do not offer:
- X-rays
- Eye Exams, glasses or contacts
- Dental services
- Physical therapy
- Prenatal care (includes treating an illness while you're pregnant)
- Work-related injuries (view worker's compensation insurance webpage.)
- Automobile accidents (you must receive initial evaluation and treatment by an area medical facility.)
- Allergy testing
- ADHD testing/treatment
Accepted health insurance plans
We're credentialed with the following insurance companies:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, PPO/HMO
- Aetna PPO
- United HealthCare PPO
- Cigna PPO
- and Tricare.
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.
Sick notes for class
Need a sick note?
If you're seen by our provider, you may request a sick note at the time of your visit. The note will include the date of your visit and your return-to-class date. Sick notes don't guarantee an excused absence. Refer to HOP policy 02-102 (class attendance) and notify your instructors of your absence.