2004 - 2005 Calendar
Location Campus Clinic, Smallwood Centre, 4th Floor.
Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (4:30 p.m. in summer) BY APPOINTMENT, except for emergencies.
The staff at Student Health Service are available to provide comprehensive health care and to assist students in taking responsibility for their own health. Primary functions of the Service are the diagnosis and treatment of illness, the activation and maintenance of wellness and the promotion of health education programs.
Medical Services
Services provided include:
- diagnosis and treatment of: physical illness, emotional problems, sexually
transmitted diseases, injuries;
- individual counselling on various aspects of health and wellness:
smoking, fitness, weight control, nutrition, alcohol and drug abuse;
- referral to: specialists, physiotherapists, hospital diagnostic
services, other health care agencies;
- reproductive health: pap smears, contraception, pregnancy - testing,
referral services;
- Injury rehabilitation programs;
- AIDS (HIV antibody) testing: confidential blood tests, pre-test
counselling, post-test counselling;
- "Medicals" (non-insured service): pre-employment, pre-admission
to professional schools, SCUBA diving, driver's license, TB skin test;
- Educational materials on health issues
- MCP information and application forms
- Vaccinations
Medical records
All students' medical records are strictly confidential. No information is released without the request and written consent of the student.
New students
Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their medical records to the Student Health Centre. This is especially important for students who:
- have chronic or recurrent illness, e.g. asthma, diabetes, inflammatory
bowel disease, seizure disorders;
- require refills of prescription drugs;
- have a physical disability, e.g. cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
visual or hearing impairment; or
- have a history of mental illness.
Payment
The University will bill the appropriate paying agency for the eligible medical services received at the Student Health Service.
Newfoundland and Labrador students
MCP cards are required.
Students from other Canadian provinces
Students from other Canadian provinces are required to bring their provincial medicare cards.
International students
International students are required, before the start of classes, to purchase a university medical insurance plan. International students with a dependant child must purchase the family plan. The premium for the academic year is calculated once a student registers and must be paid before the start of classes. A personal medical insurance certificate will be issued by the International Student Advising Office and must be presented by the student each time medical or hospital services are required. The student must also sign a claim form for each medical or hospital service rendered.
Medicals
"Medicals" (pre-employment, SCUBA, driver's licence, life insurance, etc.) are not covered by insurance plans and must be paid for by the student.
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