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Student Health Fee
Information
What does
the health fee pay for?
The $6.77 per credit hour
Health Fee covers many services at the Health Center:
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Office visits with a medical provider
in the Primary Medical Clinic
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Office visits with the gynecologist
and nurse practitioner in the Women's Health Clinic
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Office visits with a psychologist,
social worker or professional counselor in CAPS
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Personal counseling about
prescriptions by a licensed pharmacist
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Health Promotion and Education
programs all over campus
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Individual consultations with
certified health education specialist to learn about ways of adopting a
healthier lifestyle
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RESPECT, a peer education group
teaching peers about sexual assault prevention
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STAR Central, a program for sexual
assault and relationship violence risk reduction and victim advocacy
services
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Sexual assault counseling
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REFLECTIONS, an on-going program to
prevent disordered eating and to help those with disordered eating
problems
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Consultations with a nutritionist
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Access to free mammograms for those
with inadequate insurance coverage through a grant program funded in
part by the Susan G. Komen Foundation
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Healthy Student Behavior programs to
maintain health and safety (e.g. sexually transmitted infections, drug
and alcohol abuse, stress management, contraception)
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Confidential HIV testing
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Asthma management
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Diabetes education and support
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Pregnancy counseling
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Preconception counseling
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Nurse consultations
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Mental health consultations
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Visits from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday
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Visits from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturdays (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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Travel Immunization information
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Allergy Clinic Visits
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Consultation with an orthopedist
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Access to on-site x-ray services and
a clinical laboratory
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Student Health Fair
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Awareness Events and Education
Programs concerning many health issues pertinent to the college
population
What is not covered by
the health fee?
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After hours care
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Allergy injections
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Immunizations
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Laboratory tests
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Prescriptions
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Over the counter medications
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Radiology Services
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Medical Procedures (wart removal,
sutures, colposcopy, ultrasound, etc.)
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Supplies (braces, crutches)
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Pre-employment physical examinations
The Student Health Debt fee of $ .87 per
credit hour health fee is designated to pay for the new Pat Walker Health
Center at the corner of Garland Avenue and Maple Street. A portion of the
health center bond is covered by this money.
Should I carry an
insurance card?
Yes, carry the card or a
copy of your insurance card with you. Likewise, bring any pharmacy cards you
have to the Health Center when you wish to fill a prescription.
How can I pay for charges
not covered by the health fee or my insurance plan?
The Health Center cashier
and Pharmacy cashier can accept payment by cash, check, Razorbucks , VISA, or MasterCard.
If you cannot pay at the
time of service, the Medical Clinic charges will appear on your student account at the
Treasurer's Office. However, Pharmacy products and prescriptions must be
paid for a the time of purchase and are not eligible to be charged to your
student account.
Is there a student health
insurance plan available?
Yes! Click here for more information.
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