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LOCATION: Suite 71-235, John A. Kenney Hall听 听|听 听PHONE: 334.727.8641 or 8642听 听|听 听HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm
The Student Health Center provides a variety of health care services for all enrolled students.听 Your general health and wellness is important to ensure that听you are able flourish and succeed at 快活视频.听 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.听 We鈥檙e 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.
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The Student Health Center staff will continue to provide on-campus services from 8 补尘听迟辞 4:30 pm听Monday through Friday for students residing on or near campus. |
Evaluation and treatment are available for:
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For ALL on-campus medical emergencies, For SERIOUS off-campus medical emergencies, For MINOR medical emergencies, students will be transported to the Student Health Center during office hours听or advised to go the next business day.听 For after-hours non-emergencies call听334-421-8200 |
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Monkeypox UpdatePLEASE CALL STUDENT HEALTH PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IF MONKEYPOX IS SUSPECTED!听 听Phone: 334-727-8641 |
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Medical Requirements for Registration (New Students)As per the Alabama Department Public Health guidelines, and University policy ALL Students enrolling at 快活视频 for the first time are REQUIRED to complete and submit the following prior to registration:
The Health Clearance will then be听issued听to complete the registration process.听NOTE:听New Students cannot register for classes unless these requirements have been met and students have received the Medical Clearance from the TU Student Health Center. |
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Laboratory ServicesA few in-house lab testing services are available, free of charge -- such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, rapid strep, and rapid influenza tests.听COVID PCR tests, and all other lab services are done through samples sent to Lab Corp and reimbursed as per Student Health Insurance guidelines. *For X-rays, Ultrasounds, and other Scans, students are referred to local imaging centers and hospitals. 听听 |
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Medications and Medical SuppliesAll currently enrolled students are eligible to receive health services, information and counseling at the Health Center. The student is required to present a valid student ID to receive services.听 All medications and medical supplies dispensed at the Student Health Center are free of charge. Prescriptions are written for the medications which are not available at the Student Health Center.听 听 听 听 听 |
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Student Health Center听StaffOur talented and qualified Student Health team includes physician, nurse and certified medical assistants. 听 听听 |
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Type of Medical Conditions TreatedMedical conditions commonly encountered and treated at any Primary Health Care Center:
Mental health: Frequent problems encountered include, anxiety, mild to moderate depression, stress-related disorders and eating disorders. As indicated, referrals are made to mental health professionals. Arrangements for Rabies Immunization are made through the School of Veterinary Medicine, and administered at the Student Health Center.听 |
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Non-emergency Transportation快活视频 provides free non-emergency transportation to assist students, who are referred to the hospital, specialists, clinics and medical facilities. The Health Center听staff can assist in making arrangements, and the University will provide return transportation service for students who have been transported.听
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Referral ServicesReferral services are provided, if indicated to most of the area Hospitals, Medical Specialists, Clinics and other health facilities through a referral network. The student must be seen by the medical providers at Student Health for all referrals, except for medical emergencies.听 听 听 听 听 听听 |
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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,听and other labs as requested.
Prescription Medication
All听medications and supplies dispensed at the Student Health Center are free or covered by your student health insurance.听 Prescriptions are also available upon health evaluation by our campus physician.听
Women鈥檚 Health听
Comprehensive gynecological services are available to students, including breast exams, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infections (STI鈥檚) 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 vaccine听is offered yearly to students, faculty and staff.听 Watch for emails and announcements about the campaign.
CLINICAL SERVICES
Evaluation and treatment are available for:
Allergy Injections听- 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 Tests听- A wide range of laboratory tests is available through the Student Health Center.
X-Rays听- wide range of diagnostic x-rays and scans is available through East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama.
Medications听- 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 Billing听- 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) Alert听- A common, highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. 听Incubation after exposure is 24 - 48 hours. 听There are three main types of influenza (A, B, C) but they have the ability to mutate into different forms. 听Outbreaks of different forms occur almost every winter, starting commonly in September or October, with varying degrees of severity. 听Influenza affects both sexes and people of all ages.
Symptoms of the Flu听- 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:
TREATMENT FOR INFLUENZA
Specific treatment for influenza will be determined by your physician based on:
The goal of treatment for influenza is to help prevent or decrease the severity of symptoms. Treatment may include:
Consult your physician for more information.
PREVENTION MEASURES:
Following these precautions may also be helpful:
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.听听 For more information, visit .
Policy Information听
The Health Profile form requirements include:
Students have access to licensed Telehealth and Behavioral Health Service professionals by visiting: 听 [service key=ALC,听Access Code 鈥撎鼳LCTUSKU]
Services offered:听Urgent care, therapy, psychiatry, and nutrition counseling are available through AcademicLiveCare.
The Health Profile form can be downloaded from the link below. 听The form is also available on the 快活视频 Admissions webpage:
Medical Information Form听(pdf)
The completed Health Profile should be mailed to:
听 听快活视频 Student Health Center
听 听71-235 John A. Kenney Hall
听 听1200 West Montgomery Road
听 听Tuskegee, 听AL 36088
听 听Or Faxed to: (334) 724-4437
Proof of Health Insurance:
Current year 2023-2024听information can be accessed via听2023-2024听BCBS Plan.
Wellness and Health Promotion Programs are an important part of Student Health Services. 听Throughout 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. 听The 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. 听There 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.听
The Annual 快活视频 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 Programs听are 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.
快活视频 Campus Emergency听Numbers:
快活视频 Police Department........727-8757
Emergency Medical Services (on-campus)...ext. 4911
Counseling Center.........................................727-8244
Vice-President for Student Affairs鈥�..............724-4746
Office of the Dean of Chapel.........................727-8322 or 8702
Dean of Students鈥︹�︹�︹�︹�︹�︹�︹��.鈥�....鈥�..727-8421
Residence Life and Development.鈥︹��.鈥�.鈥�727-8915 or 8930
Housing鈥︹�︹�︹�︹�︹�︹�︹�︹�︹��..鈥︹�︹��........724- 8100 or 4617
City of Tuskegee Emergency Numbers:
City of Tuskegee Police................................727-0200
Macon County Sheriff...................................727-2500
City of Tuskegee Fire Department................727-2600听
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Mailing Address:
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听 听Student Health Center
听 听1200 West Montgomery Road
听 听71-235 John A. Kenney Hall
听 听Tuskegee, 听AL 36088
Phone Numbers:
听 听Main Desk: 334-727-8641
Medical Emergencies: 911听
After Hours Non-emergencies: 334-421-8200
Counseling Assistance Program:听1 (855) 850-4301
Fax: 334-724-4437
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