Tennessee Tech University

TTU Health Services is located at the corner of 7th and Mahler Ave. (east side of the nursing building near the railroad tracks). Our health care providers are experienced in treating various medical problems. We offer primary and preventive care, immunizations, and allergy shots. Our professional staff includes a physician, nurse practitioners, nurses, and a pharmacist. Also, we have a pharmacy technician, a secretary, a receptionist, and a house keeper as our support staff.

All services are available to full-time and part-time registered students and faculty/staff at Tennessee Tech. Services are NOT available to families of students or to families of faculty/staff.

Health Announcements

Swine Flu Information
Health Services will keep faculty/ staff, and students notified of any new information posted on this site.

Signs & Symptoms
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar tothe symptoms of regular human flu and include:

• • Fever
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Body aches
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Fatigue

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with the swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Take this condition seriously, as swine flu varies from mild to severe. If you feel sick, see a doctor. You may need to limit your contact with others so you don’t infect them. Avoid spreading germs by:

• Not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
• Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (and then throwing that tissue out!)
• Washing your hands often with soap and water, (especially after coughing /sneezing), or use alcohol-based hand cleaners.

For information regarding the swine flu: www.cdc.gov
Questions call Health Services @372-3320

Donald W. Tansil, MD
Randy A. Tompkins, FNP
Supervisor of Health Services