Student Health Center Services

The Drexel Student Health Center offers comprehensive health services to support the academic and social well-being of our students.

The Drexel Student Health Center is available to all full-time and part-time students who are enrolled in classes for the current quarter in which services are needed.

If you are a student currently on a leave of absence, have recently graduated, or are a Drexel employee, we will be happy to see you at Drexel Internal Medicine in Center City (219 N. Broad St., 6th Floor). To make an appointment with Drexel Internal Medicine, please call 215.762.3507.

Drexel Student Health Services for Current Students

  • Sick Visits
  • Women's health care, including PAP Smears, birth control and pregnancy testing
  • Physical exams for co-op, driver’s license, study abroad, etc.
  • Confidential STD testing
  • Allergy shots
  • Travel immunizations (Hep A and Hep B)
  • Routine Immunizations (HPV, MMR, Varicella, Meningococcal, Tdap, pneumococcal, influenza)
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Certain medications on site
  • Refills of ADHD medications when documentation of diagnosis and current treatment are provided
  • Office-based procedures
  • Free condoms
  • On-site lab for bloodwork

In Case of Sexual Assault

Call 911 or the Drexel Police at 215.895.2222, and they will direct you to the appropriate sexual assault center for evaluation. Also, please consider calling or visiting the Counseling Center for additional support needs.

For Psychological Emergencies

Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., please call the Drexel Counseling Center at 215.895.1415. After hours and on weekends, there is an on-call counselor available for emergencies at 215.416.3337.

MyChart, Your Secure Online Health Connection

MyChart is an easy-to-use, secure tool for accessing your health information. With MyChart, you can:

  • Quickly view all your health information in one place
  • Communicate with your health care team through secure messages and ask any questions about your care
  • Get lab results
  • Request medication refills
  • Pay bills
  • Schedule or request appointments
  • Review notes from your visits
  • Check-in for your visit online before you come into the office

Need help with MyChart?

Review our support information online or call 215.762.5440.

MyTowerHealth Patient Portal

As of August 9, 2022, your provider's office has transitioned to Drexel Medicine MyChart, our new, secure online patient portal. Please sign up for a new MyChart account to access your health information and connect with your Drexel Medicine providers. You can still access a read-only version of MyTowerHealth here. Thank you for your patience during this transition. If you have any urgent questions about your care, please contact your provider's office.

Other Area Services

For urgent matters after hours, please go to a nearby Urgent Care facility or your nearest Emergency Room.

Urgent Care

  • Vybe Urgent Care
    3550 Market St.
    Philadelphia, PA
    215.405.0701
  • myDoc Urgent Care
    3717 Chestnut St.
    Philadelphia, PA
    215.921.8294
  • myDoc Urgent Care
    1420 Locust St.
    Philadelphia, PA
    215.800.1909
  • Jefferson Urgent Care
    2021 Chestnut St.
    Philadelphia, PA
    267.443.2020

Local Emergency Rooms

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: located at 39th Street and Powelton Avenue
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP): located at 34th and Spruce streets, they offer fast track services (available 12 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Area Pharmacies

If you have a prescription plan, be sure to show your card prior to filling a prescription. Prescriptions can be filled at most area pharmacies, though some insurance plans may not be accepted by the pharmacy.

Several national pharmacy chains are located in University City and Center City including:

Bell Apothecary Inc
215.387.9100
4014 Lancaster Ave

CVS Pharmacy
215.386.2092
4314 Locust St

CVS Pharmacy
215.662.0406
3915 Walnut St

CVS Pharmacy
215.662.1333
3401 Walnut St

New Girard Pharmacy
215.386.1594
4000 W Girard Ave

Rite Aid Pharmacy
215.382.4260
4055 Market Street

Rite Aid Pharmacy
215.474.5447
4641 Chestnut Street

Appointments

Visits to the Drexel Student Health Center are by appointment. Students who are sick are encouraged to contact us as early in the day as possible in order to receive same-day services. If you are experiencing an emergency, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, limb numbness, etc., proceed to the nearest emergency room — do not go to the Student Health Center.

Contact Us

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Crisis Resources