McKinley Health Center

McKinley Health Center Last weekend, my throat was feeling a little rough on the one side. This was particularly troubling because it started on the same night that The 1975 came to the State Farm Center. After a couple days passed after the concert and I realized that the throat scratchiness was probably not caused by all the singing along at the concert, I figured that I should probably get this problem checked out by a doctor. After all, a college student spends much time around other people that may be sick, as well. On Monday morning, I called McKinley Health Center and scheduled an appointment for Tuesday. One of the nicest things about the McKinley Health Center is the fact that if you need to visit for anything at all, your visit is covered by the student fees that you pay each semester. This means that students do not need to hesitate to see a doctor about anything that may hold them back from being the best student that they can possibly be. From The Black Sheep Upon arriving at Mckinley Health Center, I checked in at one of the computers and was instructed about which clinic I would be seen in. The staff was extremely nice and ready to assist with anything at all. Once I was in the exam room, it was no time at all and I was with the doctor. After some examination, the doctor told me that I had pharyngitis. She said that I would need to take medication for the next few days, and I would be much better soon. Along with the doctors visit, the medication was also paid for by my student fees. This weekend, I can look back on my visit to McKinley with gratitude. I am very thankful that Illinois is home to such a wonderful health facility. On such a large and expansive campus as this one, it is always nice to know that you have such a great resource for your health. Since cold and flu season is just around the season, it is likely that I will be taking another trip to McKinley in the future. As much as I would love to stay away from McKinley, I know that I am in good hands with their wonderful staff. Jacob Class of 2019 I’m an Advertising student within the College of Media. My hometown is a place called Fairmount, Illinois, which is about 30 minutes from campus. I began my Illinois journey in the Division of General Studies.