UNIVERSITY ^of ARKANSAS

PAT WALKER HEALTH CENTER

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Student Health Fee Information

What does your health fee pay for?

The $6.40 per credit hour Health Fee covers many services at the Health Center :

·         Office visits with a medical provider in the Primary Medical Clinic

·         Office visits with the gynecologist and nurse practitioner in the Women's Health Clinic

·         Office visits with a psychologist, social worker or professional counselor in CAPS

·         Personal counseling about prescriptions by a licensed pharmacist

·         Health Promotion and Education programs all over campus

·         Individual consultations with certified health education specialist to learn about ways of adopting a healthier lifestyle

·         RESPECT, a peer education group teaching peers about sexual assault prevention

·         STAR Central, a program for sexual assault and relationship violence risk reduction and victim advocacy services

·         Sexual assault counseling

·         REFLECTIONS, an on-going program to prevent disordered eating and to help those with disordered eating problems

·         Consultations with a nutritionist

·         Access to free mammograms for those with inadequate insurance coverage through a grant program funded in part by the Susan G. Komen Foundation

·         Healthy Student Behavior programs to maintain health and safety (e.g. sexually transmitted infections, drug and alcohol abuse, stress management, contraception)

·         Confidential HIV testing

·         Asthma management

·         Diabetes education and support

·         Pregnancy counseling

·         Preconception counseling

·         Nurse consultations

·         Mental health consultations

·         Visits from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

·         Visits from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays (Fall and Spring Semesters)

·         Travel Immunization information

·         Allergy Clinic Visits

·         Consultation with an orthopedist

·         Access to on-site x-ray services and a clinical laboratory

·         Student Health Fair

·         Awareness Events and Education Programs concerning many health issues pertinent to the college population

What is not covered by the health fee?

·         After hours care

·         Allergy injections

·         Immunizations

·         Laboratory tests

·         Prescriptions

·         Over the counter medications

·         Radiology Services

·         Medical Procedures (wart removal, sutures, colposcopy, ultrasound, etc.)

·         Supplies (braces, crutches)

·         Pre-employment physical examinations

The Student Health Debt fee of $ .85 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.