The Falcon Health Center is a primary care facility that services the students and staff at the University, as well as members of the community. Falcon Health Center partners with Wood County Hospital to provide an array of services that aid the health of the community.
Some of the main services offered by Falcon Health Center include immunizations, laboratory services, pharmacy, women’s and men’s health services and psychological services.
According to their website, “Falcon Health Center is committed to providing excellent health services and patient care to better serve the BGSU community body.”
Women’s health is serviced through physical exams, gynecological testing, birth control and emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, assistance with eating disorders and STI and HIV testing. The center offers both prescription-required and non-prescription-required birth control. Some examples of non-prescription birth control include male and female condoms. Physicians at the health center can also perform routine examinations such as pap smears and breast exams.
For men’s health, the center offers testicular cancer screening and STI testing. Some of the sexually transmitted infections they can screen for include Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Herpes.
If a student is missing a recommended vaccine, they can go to the health center to obtain that vaccine, even without doctor’s orders. Immunizations are also offered for students who may be traveling out of the country. Students can obtain any allergy injections they may need at the health center. The flu shot is also currently available for those who have not received it.
In terms of laboratory testing and radiology, Falcon Health Center can assist with court-ordered drug tests. It can administer X-ray scans if needed.
The health center also contains a full-service pharmacy which includes a drive through window. Students and faculty can bring any prescriptions they need refilled to the center, and the pharmacists will assist them in getting the necessary medications. There are a variety of over-the-counter medications available; however, these are not covered by insurance.
In addition to serving physical health needs, Falcon Health Center offers psychological services that include psychological evaluations and counseling.
Many students have received medical care and assistance from the Falcon Health Center over the years.
“They were very informative, which was very helpful, and I felt like I could take care of myself better after going there,” freshman Reagan Shull said.
Students can learn about the Falcon Health Center and easily request appointments or fill subscriptions by making a MyFalconHealth account. An account can be created after the first appointment at the health center. After the first appointment, a token will be provided that allows temporary access to the portal while the student completes registration. Students may also obtain this token without an appointment by stopping by the health center and asking for one. MyFalconHealth account is also where billing information can be found. Parents have access to the bill, but students have the option to not disclose the reason for the appointment.
Falcon Health Center is located on the corner of South College and East Wooster Street. It is open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
