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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
can accept payment by cash, check, Razorbucks , VISA, or MasterCard.
If you cannot pay at the
time of service, the charges will appear on your student account at the
Treasurer's Office.
Is there a student health
insurance plan available?
Yes! Click here for more information.
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