Routine medical care is provided by the University Health Center. General health care is provided free of charge through payment of the student health fee. The Health Center offers a comprehensive women’s health clinic and a limited pharmacy program for students. There is a charge for these specialty services. Students enrolled in less than six hours may be subject to additional charges for special procedures and lab work.
The Health Center does not assume responsibility for complicated or chronic mental or physical illness, surgical and dental operations, X-ray procedures, and needs that require the care of specialists. However, referral service is available.
The Center’s medical staff include physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, laboratory personnel, a nutritionist, and a wellness coordinator. The Health Center is located in the Bird Building where consultation hours are posted. For emergency referrals and health service information, please call 828-227-7640. In the event of medical emergencies, please dial 911.
A complete medical record is required of all students entering the university. Additional information for updating during the period of actual attendance may be requested. All students are required by North Carolina General Statute 130-A-155.1 to have the following current immunizations: diptheria-pertussis-tetanus or tetanus-diptheria, measles (rubeola), rubella, and polio. Evidence of the immunizations must be in the student’s records at the time of registration. If this evidence is not present, the student will not be allowed to register for classes. Information concerning the immunization requirements is located on the University Health Center’s Web site.
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Last updated: 2/14/2005.
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