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STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

LOCATION: Suite 71-235, John A. Kenney HallÌý Ìý|Ìý ÌýPHONE: 334.727.8641 or 8642Ìý Ìý|Ìý ÌýHOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm

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The Student Health Center provides a variety of health care services for all enrolled students.Ìý Your general health and wellness is important to ensure thatÌýyou are able flourish and succeed at ¾«¶«AV.Ìý Our team continues to be at the forefront of issues that impact the health and wellness of our students, including helping students understand health equity and racial justice, and managing sniffles, allergies, anxiety, nutrition, immunizations, and general health services.Ìý We’re just a phone call or short walk away in John A. Kenney Hall, and always ready to assist you in all your health and wellness questions and concerns.

Services We Provide

Primary Medical Clinic

Comprehensive medical services are offered to students for urgent, acute and chronic conditions. Students can receive unlimited office visits with medical providers. The primary care clinic operates by appointment only. Same-day appointments are available in most cases. Referrals to outside facilities, providers and clinics are available when ordered by the nurse practitioner, physician or requested by the patient.

Consultant Services

Physician specialists are available to students upon referral by Student Health Services medical providers for medical conditions that need further evaluation.

Diagnostic Services

X-Ray, EKGs, and ultrasounds are just a few of the diagnostic tests that can be ordered in Student Health Services through collaborating facilities.

Clinical Laboratory

Laboratory tests are performed as ordered by medical providers. Examples of laboratory test done in the clinic are venipuncture, urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid mono, rapid influenza, urine pregnancy, STI's, COVID tests,Ìýand other labs as requested.

Prescription Medication

AllÌýmedications and supplies dispensed at the Student Health Center are free or covered by your student health insurance.Ìý Prescriptions are also available upon health evaluation by our campus physician.Ìý

Women’s HealthÌý

Comprehensive gynecological services are available to students, including breast exams, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) screening/treatments, as well as contraceptive counseling. Services are offered by appointment only. Same day appointments may be available. Students more than five minutes late will be asked to reschedule their appointment.

Health Education

The Student Health Center offers health information and education to faculty, staff and students. The peer health educators also host several educational events throughout the school year.

Flu Shots & Rabies Vaccine

The influenza vaccine and rabies vaccineÌýis offered yearly to students, faculty and staff.Ìý Watch for emails and announcements about the campaign.

Evaluation and Treatment

CLINICAL SERVICES

Evaluation and treatment are available for:

• common respiratory infections
• COVID-19
• minor injuries, gynecological problems
• urinary tract infections
• sexually transmissible diseases
• sports injuries
• other acute illnesses
• treatment of chronic illnesses such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes and others

Allergy InjectionsÌý- Students must supply their own medications and instructions from their personal physicians. There is a small charge for administration and students may arrange a time with the Student Health Center to receive injections.

Laboratory TestsÌý- A wide range of laboratory tests is available through the Student Health Center.

X-RaysÌý- wide range of diagnostic x-rays and scans is available through East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama.

MedicationsÌý- Some selected medications are dispensed free of charge. There is a fee for all other medications and injections which are billed to the student. Prescriptions are written for those medications which are not available at the Student Health Center.

Student Charges and BillingÌý- Students are billed for chargeable services (medications, medical supplies and labwork) they receive at the Student Health Center. The Center does not file insurance claims for students, however students may recieve assistance with filing claims. Students who are billed by the Bursar will receive an itemized statement listing the medical services provided.

TU Medical Bulletin: Flu (Influenze) AlertÌý- A common, highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. ÌýIncubation after exposure is 24 - 48 hours. ÌýThere are three main types of influenza (A, B, C) but they have the ability to mutate into different forms. ÌýOutbreaks of different forms occur almost every winter, starting commonly in September or October, with varying degrees of severity. ÌýInfluenza affects both sexes and people of all ages.

Symptoms of the FluÌý- The following are the most common symptoms of the flu. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Influenza is called a respiratory disease, but the whole body seems to suffer when a person is infected. People usually become acutely ill with several, or all of the following symptoms:

• high fever
• headache
• cough, often becoming severe
• severe aches and pains
• fatigue for several weeks
• sometimes a sore throat
• extreme exhaustionÌý

TREATMENT FOR INFLUENZA

Specific treatment for influenza will be determined by your physician based on:

• your age, overall health, and medical history
• extent and type of influenza, and severity of symptoms
• your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• expectations for the course of the disease
• your opinion or preferenceÌý

The goal of treatment for influenza is to help prevent or decrease the severity of symptoms. Treatment may include:

• medications to relieve aches and fever (Aspirin should not be given to children with fever without first consulting a physician.)
• medications for congestion and nasal discharge
• bed rest
• increased intake of fluids and antiviral medications - when started within the first two days of treatment, they can reduce the duration of the disease but cannot cure it. A physician must prescribe all of these medications.Ìý

Consult your physician for more information.

PREVENTION MEASURES:

• A new influenza vaccine is introduced each September. It is usually recommended, for specific groups of people (as well as for persons who want to avoid having the flu.)Ìý
• A nasal-spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, is currently approved to prevent flu due to influenza A and B viruses in healthy children and adolescents (ages five to 17), and healthy adults (ages 18 to 49).ÌýAs with other live virus vaccines, FluMist should not be given for any reason to people with immune suppression, including those with immune deficiency diseases, such as AIDS or cancer, and people who are being treated with medications that cause immunosuppression.

Following these precautions may also be helpful:

1. When possible, avoid or limit contact with infected persons
2. Frequent handwashing may reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of infection.
3. A person who is coughing or sneezing should cover his/her nose and mouth with a handkerchief to limit spread of the virus.
4. In addition, certain antiviral medications are approved for use in preventing the flu. All of these medications are available by prescription, and a physician should be consulted before any medication is used for preventing the flu.

Counseling Services

Health Insurance Information and Policies

All students are automatically enrolled in the academic health program. The student must actively attend classes after the date for which coverage is purchased. The plan is underwritten by Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan, and is a Non-Renewable One-Year Term Policy.ÌýÌý For more information, visit .

Policy InformationÌý

• 2024-2025ÌýBCBS Student Health Plan
• Student Health Plan Benefits Matrix
• Ìý (Group # is 59694)

The Health Profile form requirements include:

• A recent Physical Examination done and signed by a physician. (Note: Certain parts of the profile form must be completed by the student prior to going to the physician).
• Provide documentation of having received two (2) doses of measles vaccine.
• Provide documentation of recent negative Tuberculin Skin/Blood Test (TB Skin/Blood test) and results, unless exempted by valid medical reasons.
• Please submit only copies of your Immunization records - indicating dates when the Measles vaccine was administered. TU Student Health CenterÌýwill not provide copies of the Immunization records, which were submitted. It is the student's responsibility to provide them to other Universities, Colleges and Work-related requirements.

Students have access to licensed Telehealth and Behavioral Health Service professionals by visiting: Ìý [service key=ALC,ÌýAccess Code –ÌýALCTUSKU24]

Services offered:ÌýUrgent care, therapy, psychiatry, and nutrition counseling are available through AcademicLiveCare.

The Health Profile form can be downloaded from the link below. ÌýThe form is also available on the ¾«¶«AV Admissions webpage:

Medical Information FormÌý(pdf)

The completed Health Profile should be mailed to:

Ìý Ìý¾«¶«AV Student Health Center
Ìý Ìý71-235 John A. Kenney Hall
Ìý Ìý1200 West Montgomery Road
Ìý Ìý¾«¶«AV, ÌýAL 36088

Ìý ÌýOr Faxed to: (334) 724-4437

Proof of Health Insurance:

Current year 2023-2024Ìýinformation can be accessed viaÌý2023-2024ÌýBCBS Plan.

Health Education Programs:Ìý

Wellness and Health Promotion Programs are an important part of Student Health Services. ÌýThroughout the year, a number of educational programs are presented in an effort to improve student awareness regarding common health problems and behavior students should practice in order to reduce their health risks. ÌýThe Health Education Programs are comprehensive and provide education, support and resources to advance the health and wellness of students and the entire Campus community at various campus locations. ÌýThere are health awareness workshops, programs and presentations- throughout the year, notably from the time of the New Student Orientation programs, extending into the fall, spring and summer semesters.Ìý

The Annual ¾«¶«AV Health Fair- is among the highlights and is presented during the spring semester. The Health Fair features free information, demonstrations, health testing and screenings from various campus and community organizations.

Community Service Outreach ProgramsÌýare organized and implemented, in accordance with the institutional mission to provide services to the campus community, regional and national levels, which are compatible with the University's educational mission, that help to improve understanding of community health problems. We work collaboratively with other Campus Units, Local, State and National Health agencies to help develop alternative solutions to decrease and minimize the disparities in access to Health Care. Presentations on various Health Issues and Wellness may be scheduled upon request.

Campus and City Emergency Numbers

¾«¶«AV Campus EmergencyÌýNumbers:

¾«¶«AV Police Department........727-8757
Emergency Medical Services (on-campus)...ext. 4911
Counseling Center.........................................727-8244
Vice-President for Student Affairs…..............724-4746
Office of the Dean of Chapel.........................727-8322 or 8702
Dean of Students…………………….…....…..727-8421
Residence Life and Development.…….….…727-8915 or 8930
Housing…………………………..………........724- 8100 or 4617

City of ¾«¶«AV Emergency Numbers:

City of ¾«¶«AV Police................................727-0200
Macon County Sheriff...................................727-2500
City of ¾«¶«AV Fire Department................727-2600Ìý

Health Resources

Suggested Health ResourcesÌý

• Ìý(ADPH)
• Ìý
• Ìý(CDC)
• COVID-19 Policies & Procedures
• COVID-19 Dashboard
• Golden Tiger Health Check

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Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Ìý Ìý¾«¶«AVÌý
Ìý ÌýStudent Health Center
Ìý Ìý1200 West Montgomery Road
Ìý Ìý71-235 John A. Kenney Hall
Ìý Ìý¾«¶«AV, ÌýAL 36088

Phone Numbers:
Ìý ÌýMain Desk: 334-727-8641
Medical Emergencies: 911Ìý
After Hours Non-emergencies: 334-421-8200
Counseling Assistance Program:Ìý1 (855) 850-4301
Fax: 334-724-4437

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