As a UNLV student I am luckily entitled to discount health care on the UNLV campus in the Student Rec and Wellness Center. I don't have health insurance so when I do get sick, it really sucks but this place is the one who gets to take care of me since I pay the student health fees every semester. Here is what they offer for those who do not know:
* Physical exams
* Specialty services such as dermatology, gynecology, sports medicine, and nutrition
* Immunizations and vaccinations
* On-site medical lab
* Pharmacy services
My allergies finally got the best of me as I was completely incapacitated during my final exam for my Fitzgerald/Hemingway class. Not fun. Getting a walk-in appointment usually sucks, but calling ahead and getting one is a piece of cake. I made an appointment late in the afternoon. Since I had been here before, check-in was easy and I even got seen 15 minutes before my scheduled appointment because I got there a bit early.
First you have someone to do the quick intake - weight, date of last lady time, blood pressure, temperature, and this time since my eyes were insanely swollen I got to do an eye chart reading as well. The doctor came in very quickly and asked me basic questions about my history with allergies, then looked at my eyes and ears. He said, "Wow, I wish I could take a picture of your eyes. You are the epitome for allergy eyes." Thanks doc, I'll put that on my dating profile if the boyfriend decides to split with me. Yeesh.
All that aside, he prescribed me four - yes four medications. For my severe allergies, I needed them. He did say however that my eye drops might be pricey so they could be optional. There is no cost for doctor's visits so I went around the corner to the pharmacy. The pharmacists behind the counter were SHOCKED how expensive the other things he wanted me to get with the exception of one item for $8. The rest were priced at $98-130 - EACH. So needless to say I am just suffering with my damn allergies but I'm taking the $8 medication. The only problem with filling this prescription was that it was after 5 and their register was closed so I had to go back inside to check out, but that was not an issue.
Overall I do love UNLV's health center. They have always been extremely professional and helpful and really do try for the most part not to screw you over as far as pricing. I have done testing and the like before and it is always quick and of low cost. UNLV's health care is so good that I have heard of a lot of people taking an audited 3 credit class because it is cheaper than health insurance and you get to use the health center as much as you'd like. If and when I am sick, this is the place to go