Student Health Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Heath Center Closed...What do I do?
What to do with Medical History and Physical Forms?
Confidentiality?
What is the Student Health Center Fee?
Supplies?
Gynecological Clinic?
Sports Clinic?
Allergy Injections?
Vaccines Available?
Student Insurance: Are you covered?
Insurance: What is Included?
Athletic Insurance?
Health Promotion Wellness Programs
Who are Nurse Practitioners?
What services do Certified Nurse Practitioners provide?

Student Health Center Closed...What do I do?
- Medical Emergencies (requires IMMEDIATE medical attention)
- Non-Emergencies (sore throat, colds, etc.)
  - Visit Student Health Center when open
  - During summer months and breaks, call your physicians office for appointment, visit an urgent care center, etc. (at student's expense)

Medical History and Physical Forms

Completed form must be turned in to Student Health Center by first day of class

Front of form completed by Student

Signed by parent/guardian if student under 18 years of age
Immunization history must be completed

Back of form completed by Physician

Confidentiality

All information is confidential
Students must sign Release of Information Form to release any information regarding diagnosis, treatment, etc.
If medical emergency (hospitalization, life threatening condition, etc.), information may be released at the discretion of the Student Health Center medical personnel.

Student Health Center Fee - Included with Tuition and Fees Bill

$60 per semester
Services included in fee:

All Visits - Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician
All Medications dispensed from the Health Center

Health Center stocks many over-the-counter medications, pain medications, and commonly prescribed antibiotics
Prescriptions may be written for medications not stocked in the Health Center and can be filled at a local pharmacy at student's expense

All lab testing completed in the student health center: strep, mono, pregnancy, urinalysis, ect.

Supplies

Crutches
Ace Wraps
Vaporizers

Supplies (excluding ace wraps) must be returned to the Student Health Center. If not returned, there will be a charge for the item to the student's account

Sharps Containers for Diabetic Students

Return when full for proper disposal of syringes

Gynecological Clinic

Twice a week during fall/spring semesters, by appointment
Available to all full-time, female students
Exams by female GYN Nurse Practitioner

routine pelvic exams, pap tests, STD screening, contraception, breast exams

No cost for clinic
Lab fees are the responsibility of the student

Sports Medicine

Available to all full-time student athletes by appointment only

Allergy Injections - 20 min. wait required after injections

Continuation of allergy program
Must provide following information to the Health Center:

Allergy serum (premixed)
Instruction sheet from allergist

Vaccines Available - 20 min. wait required after injections

Hepatitis B Vaccine

$90 for series of three
Highly recommended - not required

Flu Vaccine
PPD Mantoux (T.B. Test)
Tetanus booster

Offered if accident occurred
Maintenance booster for a fee
20 minute wait required

Menactra (Meningitis)

Student Insurance: Are you Covered?

Mandated coverage for all undergraduate students

Charge included on fall tuition

Option to waive major medical portion

Proof of other insurance coverage must be provided to Student Accounts via completed waiver card by the deadline that is listed on the card

Student Insurance is NOT required to use the service of the Student Health Center

Insurance: What is Included?

Accident Insurance

Provided by Ashland University for all full-time undergraduates
First $2,000 paid prior to deductible for all accidents (on or off campus)

Major Medical (optional)

$100 annual deductible
Basic benefits of $300 for outpatient expenses when referred by AU Student Health Center
80% - 20% coverage after deductible
Maximum payments up to $75,000

Athletic Insurance

Procedure for Sports Claims

Accident insurance pays first $2,000
Cost above $2,000 - parents forward to personal insurance, if student is covered under plan
Any remaining balance sent to Commercial Travelers Insurance Company with all explanation of benefits from prior insurance payments/denials

Pays up to $75,000

Health Promotion Wellness Programs

The goal of the Student Health Center is promotion of optimal health
Encourage students to be informed health consumers, adopt healthy lifestyles and moderate behaviors

Who are Nurse Practitioners?
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are registered Nurses (RNs) with highly developed skills and knowledge aquired from advanced education and training in a particular area of health care. NPs provide primary care and education to diverse populations of all age groups. They manage both acute and chronic illnesses in many settings and under many conditions. They encourage people to make informed decisions about their health care by offering specific information and recommendations, including the impact of lifestyle choices on health and disease processes.

What services do Certified Nurse Practitioners provide?
- Nurse Practitioners serve as the primary health care provider for children and adults during health and illness. In order to provide complete health care, the Nurse Practitioner may:
  - OBTAIN medical histories and perform physical examinations
  - DIAGNOSE and treat acute health problems such as infections and injuries
  - DIAGNOSE and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure
  - ORDER, perform, and interpret diagnositic studies such as lab work and x-rays
  - PRESCRIBE medications and other treatments
  - PROVIDE prenatal care and family planning services
  - PROVIDE well-child care, including screening and immunizations
  - PROVIDE health maintenance care for adults, including annual physical exams
  - PROMOTE positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling
  - RECOGNIZE complicated medical conditions that require referral
  - COLLABORATE with physicians and other health professionals as needed