Medical excuses are not written. If a student is told that he/she
should not attend classes, Health Center staff will notify the students
adviser and/or faculty. Faculty can verify a students visit to the
Health Center (date and time), but no information about the reason for
visits is given without the students written consent. Information is
also withheld form parents, friends, or anyone else unless the student
has given written consent for information to be released.
Confidentiality is strictly enforced.
Please do! Either speak to any of the staff about your suggestions or concerns, or if you prefer, we have a patient survey form that allows you to write down your concerns and/or suggestions anonymously. These are available on various survey days or just ask for one. We encourage students to let us know what they would like provided by Health Services. Your feedback helps us to improve, and is valued input.
Yes, but be sure that their allergy serum and allergist's instructions are brought to the health center. Rules for receiving allergy injections will be given to the students when they provide us with serum and instructions. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their injection schedules and come for injections.
No appointments are necessary for routine medical services. Specialty and/or specific health care needs such as athletic physicals, birth control exams, and referrals for the physician require appointments.
Anyone born on or after 1/1/57 and taking six credit hours or more is required by the Public Health Law 2165 to provide to the Health Center with proof of two measles, one mumps, and one rubella immunization since their first birthday. Public Health Law 2167 requires students to sign a meningitis response form. This is found on the second page of the health form. A meningitis immunization is not required; however, if you have received one, please place the kind and date of immunization on the form.
Health services will provide health care at no charge to the patient or insurance. If the student needs a local referral, we will assist them in getting any referral number necessary. Be sure your child knows the phone number they need to call in order to get this out-of-area referral number.
If you have a claim to file under the optional Insurance plan you can pick up forms at the Health Center.
Anyone taking 6 credit hours or more must have a Health Form on file at the Health Center. Blank Health Forms may be picked up at the Health Center.
The receptionist or nurse will greet you at the reception window and request that you fill out a short intake form. Once this is completed, the receptionist or nurse will decide whom you need to see by the information you put down as the reason for your visit. You may be seen by a nurse or the nurse practitioner. If it is necessary for you to see the doctor, the nurse practitioner will make the referral.
No, the optional plan offered is a very basic plan. It is a low cost plan designed for students without health insurance. The plan has a $50 deductible for each occurrence and has low limits for various insurance needs. For more information on this optional plan, please contact ACES at (607) 587-4064.