Women's Health Services
A Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner provides gynecological services
one day per week at the University Health Center. Women’s health resource/educational
material is available to all interested students.
The Women’s Health Clinic is open every Wednesday from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. Visits
are by appointment only. A student can schedule an appointment in person or by calling
the University Health Center at (985) 549-2241.
Services Offered:
• Annual Examination: includes health education, blood pressure, weight
measurements, abdominal and pelvic exams, breast exam; pap smear (test for
cervical cancer and precancer). All sexually active women should have yearly pap
smears. Other laboratory and STD testing is completed as recommended by the
Nurse Practitioner.
•There is no charge for the visit. However, the student must pay for laboratory
services. The total cost normally varies from $30.00 to $50.00. The only acceptable
method of payment at the University Health Center is your Lions Lagniappe (ID). All
other forms of payment must be made at the University Controllers Office.
• Evaluation of menstrual irregularities
• Contraceptive counseling: abstinence, condoms, Depo-Provera injections, oral
contraceptives, patch, etc. are prescribed as needed. The student is responsible for
filling their prescription.
• Pregnancy testing, counseling, and referral for prenatal care
• Consultation, education regarding self breast exam
• Consultation, education regarding self testicular exam
• Consultation, education, testing and treatment of STD’s
• Consultation regarding other women’s health issues
Contact Us
Phone: 985-549-2241
Fax: 985-549-2093