Student Health Services is committed to providing responsive, confidential, and high-quality medical care in support of 新澳彩开奖结果鈥檚 diverse student community.
Healthcare Information
Student Health Services recognizes the strong connection between individual well-being, a healthy campus environment, and student success. Specializing in the treatment and care of college students, we strive to ensure every student is comfortable approaching health services with any medical issue or question they may have.
Equity and Diversity
The health services team medical team is experienced working with college-aged students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
It can, at times, be challenging as college students learn to both manage their own healthcare and adapt to a new primary care physician. The team therefore welcomes all students to approach with any medical issues or questions they may have. Just let health services know how it might best support you.
LGBTQ+
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans, and non-binary students come to health services with other identities that significantly impact their health, well-being, and healthcare experience. The health services team endeavors to provide affirming and confidential health services to assist all students to stay well. We continue to educate ourselves and improve systems and services to welcome and serve all 新澳彩开奖结果 students, inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
The Student Health Services staff receive regular Safe Zone training and they are careful to make intake forms gender neutral. In addition, the 新澳彩开奖结果 Student Health Insurance policy includes coverage of hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery. Please refer to Trans @ 新澳彩开奖结果 for more information on 新澳彩开奖结果's commitment to the welfare and support of our trans and gender-nonconforming students, staff and faculty.
When visiting health services, it is important to be open with the medical staff about any needs or concerns you may have, and to openly confide and share with them your sexual health history so they can provide you with the best possible care.
Information for New Students
- Health insurance
- Copy of your student鈥檚 insurance/prescription drug card (front & back)
- Physical exam within the past twelve months
- Submit the following prior to arriving on campus:
- Report of medical history
- Immunization record (reflecting required immunizations)
- Treatment permission form (for students under 18 years old)
- Meningococcal Vaccine (Part II)
For more information, see the Forms and Documentation page.
- Bring your insurance/prescription drug card and know your coverage
- Know your allergies, medication doses, and health history
- Emergency contact(s) telephone numbers
- Bring the contact information for your current health care providers
- If you have a chronic illness, consider securing a letter of explanation from your physician and scheduling an introductory appointment with a Student Health Services鈥 provider
- If you are under 18, make sure you have sent in a parental consent form so that you can receive treatment at Student Health Services
- Digital Thermometer (NOT Glass or Mercury)
- Pain/Fever Medicine
- Allergy Medicine
- Cold Medicine/Decongestant
- Soothing Throat Lozenges
- Cough Drops/Cough Syrup
- Fan
- A humidifier or Cool Mist Vaporizer (the residence halls can be dry)
- Band-Aids
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Cortisone Cream
- Antacid (Liquid or Chewable)
- Prescription Medications and Lockbox
- Sunscreen
- Tissues
- Ear Plugs
- Disinfectant Spray
- Hand Sanitizer
- Heating Pad/Ice Pack
- Reusable water bottle
- For contact lens wearers: cleaning solution, spare lenses, and glasses for 鈥渂ack up鈥
Student Health Services (SHS) does not have a pharmacy and cannot fill prescriptions written by providers outside the Health Center. We do have a limited selection of commonly prescribed medications available for purchase when prescribed by a SHS clinician. If you take a medication that will need to be refilled at school, talk with your medical provider and make a plan to bring enough medication to last the semester or have your physician arrange for refills with one of Hamilton鈥檚 local pharmacies.
Medical care at Student Health Services is strictly confidential.
The privacy and confidentiality of your health record are protected by law. 新澳彩开奖结果鈥檚 health records are maintained through a secure electronic health records (EHR) system and are completely separate from all other University records. Student Health Services will not release any of your health information without your written permission, except in the following instances:
- In the event of your treatment at Community Memorial Hospital or another hospital or urgent care center, the community provider and Student Health Services will share relevant health information as needed for continuity of care.
- If, in our judgment, releasing information is necessary to protect you or others from a serious threat to health or safety.
- If it is authorized or required by law.
Similarly, Student Health Services does not routinely share information about your care with parents, faculty, or deans without your permission. Health information will be discussed with parents and faculty only at your request and with your written permission.
If you have any concerns about the confidentiality of our services, please speak with one of your healthcare providers.
- Be treated with respect, dignity and consideration without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.
- Have all aspects of your care explained to you in understandable terms and any questions answered.
- Discuss treatment options and their effectiveness, possible risks and side effects.
- Participate in decisions about your care and to give your informed consent to any diagnostic procedure.
- Have access to resources for health education regarding wellness/self-care and prevention of illness.
- Be assured of the confidential treatment of disclosures and records and to have the opportunity to approve or refuse the release of such information except when release of specific information is required by law or is necessary to safeguard you or the university community.
- Refuse any medical treatment or procedure and to be informed of the consequences of such a decision.
- Receive information and/or guidance for continuing care to maintain optimal health.
- Receive appropriate referrals to other providers and services.
- An explanation of any financial obligations or charges.
- Discuss concerns about the care you receive.
- Review your medical record with a clinician.
- Refuse to participate in any research project.
- Understand and use these rights.
- Seek medical attention promptly.
- Provide accurate and complete information about your past health history, that of your family, current status, relevant personal habits, and any other information pertinent to the public health of the campus community.
- Inform your care provider of any changes in your health status that could affect your treatment.
- Assist health care providers to compile a complete medical record by authorizing the Student Health Services to obtain necessary medical information from appropriate sources.
- Ask questions and get clarification regarding your condition or any suggested treatment.
- Ask about anything you do not understand.
- Follow the prescribed treatment plan and discuss any desired changes.
- Be considerate of other patients and Student Health Services staff.
- Treat Student Health Services鈥 staff with courtesy and respect.
- Be prompt for scheduled appointments.
- Cancel appointments if you are unable to keep them.
- Accept financial responsibility for any charges you have incurred.