Bloomsburg Student Health Center | Commonwealth University
Primary Care • Bloomsburg, PA
About
Summary: The page describes Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg, a public university in Bloomsburg, PA, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Key details: - Campus: 366-acre, located at the foot of town; large, active campus life. - Size and scope: 54 undergraduate majors, 44 minors, 20 graduate programs; robust academic offerings and student experiences. - Employment and finances: ~874 staff (up ~3.6% YoY), annual revenue ~$130M. - Identity: One of 14 state-system public universities; largest comprehensive university in Northeastern/North‑central PA. - Contact and presence: Headquarters in Bloomsburg, private ownership listed (note: the excerpt may reflect branding; verify current status). Main homepage: commonwealthu.edu. Phone numbers: 570-389-4000, 17815-1301. - Additional context: Has multiple offices in the U.S.; affiliated with various programs and campus activities (e.g., Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic highlighted in recent posts about National Speech-Language-Hearing Month). Relevance to your query (Bloomsburg Student Health Center): - The provided extract mentions campus life and health-related campus activities (e.g., Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic), but does not include specific information about a Bloomsburg Student Health Center. - To find exact details on the Bloomsburg Student Health Center (services, hours, location), please refer to the university’s official site or the Student Health Center section, or provide the exact page you want summarized.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Room 324 Kehr Union Building, 400 E. 2nd St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
Phone
570-389-4451
jabplana@commonwealthu.edu
Opening Hours
Fall and Spring 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Winter 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Summer 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Emergency Care
For all medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Payment via billing statements, On-site lab tests may have costs (e.g., $15.00 total for certain tests)
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
What are the health center hours?
Health Center Hours: Fall and Spring 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Winter 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Summer 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Birth Control, Emergency Contraception, Sexual Assault and STD Testing
Depo-Provera injections are administered in the SHC with the following guidelines: You MUST CALL for an appointment and to speak with a nurse — 570-389-4451. A prescription for birth control is available after an evaluation by an SHC Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Emergency contraception (EC) is available at The Student Health Center (SHC) for a small fee. EC is also available OTC in all states with no prescription needed. EC is most effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, but it may be effective up to 120 hours. Call the SHC to schedule an appointment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Indeed: 4.5/5 stars (based on 2 employee reviews) (2 employee reviews)
Patients praise
- Employees found the environment rewarding and educational
- Professional staff mentioned as caring (per institutional description)
Common complaints
- Frustration regarding testing availability (specifically during COVID-19 pandemic)
- Perceived lack of clear communication or guidance from health services during public health concerns
- Difficulties balancing academic requirements while experiencing illness
"In my opinion, this was the second thing that Bloomsburg University did wrong. ... Six days after being denied a test, the Health Center told us that our quarantine would not last 10 days but 14 from the start of our symptoms."
— BU Voice article regarding student COVID-19 experiencesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CU–Bloomsburg’s McCormick Center Reimagined to Train Future CRNAs — Oct 31, 2025
- Bloomsburg University College of Science and Technology: BU Opens New Nursing Simulation Lab — Apr 26, 2026
- Bloomsburg University College of Science and Technology: Student Nurses Association Gives Back to People In Need — Jun 12, 2026
- Commonwealth University Bloomsburg club leads hygiene care pack drive to support local community needs | wnep.com — Feb 23, 2026
- Bloomsburg University College of Science and Technology: Nursing Students Volunteer — Apr 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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